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Ruger LCR vs Smith & Wesson Model 638 vs Ruger LCP II 22LR vs Smith & Wesson Model 43 C

Ruger LCR

DAO Pocket Revolver Chambered in 9mm Luger, 327 Federal Magnum, 357 Magnum, 22 WMR, 22 LR, 38 Special +P
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Smith & Wesson Model 638

DA/SA J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
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Ruger LCP II 22LR

SAO Pocket Pistol Chambered in 22 LR
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Smith & Wesson Model 43 C

DAO J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 22 LR

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
LCR 6.5 in 4.5 in 1.28 in 13.5 oz
Model 638 6.3 in 4.2 in 1.3 in 14.6 oz
LCP II 22LR 5.2 in 4 in 0.97 in 11.2 oz
Model 43 C 6.25 in 4.3 in 1.3 in 11.4 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
LCR 1.87 in DAO ruger.com
Model 638 1.87 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com
LCP II 22LR 2.75 in SAO ruger.com
Model 43 C 1.87 in DAO smith-wesson.com

Capacity

  9mm Luger 327 Federal Magnum 357 Magnum 22 WMR 22 LR 38 Special +P 38 Special +P 22 LR 22 LR
LCR 5 6 5 6 8 5 5 8 8
Model 638 - - - - - 5 5 - -
LCP II 22LR - - - - 10 (+1) - - 10 (+1) 10 (+1)
Model 43 C - - - - 8 - - 8 8

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