{"id":221420,"date":"2026-03-15T13:07:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T18:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=221420"},"modified":"2026-03-15T13:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T18:07:25","slug":"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\/","title":{"rendered":"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR &#8211; 9mm Revolvers Slugfest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">10<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I feel a bit like a heretic saying this, but I really like 9mm revolvers. They have their quirks, but they can be a solid defensive choice and are often a great entry point for new revolver shooters. In the last year or two, I\u2019ve leaned into snub nose revolvers and have been lucky enough to test a variety of calibers and have come to adore both the LCR in 9mm and the S&amp;W 940.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both are concealed carry-friendly revolvers that fall into that snub nose variety. The LCR 9mm has been in production for quite some time. The 940 has come and gone from S&amp;W\u2019s catalog, but recently came back as a Davidson\u2019s exclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since both are 9mm revolvers aimed at the same general task, I wanted to put the two side by side and face to face to see if one excels over the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-why-9mm-revolvers\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Why 9mm Revolvers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-downsides\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Downsides<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-let-s-talk-concealment\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Let\u2019s Talk Concealment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-accuracy\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-reliability\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Reliability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-controllability\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Controllability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-price\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" data-level=\"2\">Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-9mm-revolvers\">Why 9mm Revolvers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 9mm Parabellum cartridge is traditionally a round designed for semi-automatic handguns. Moving it into a revolver isn\u2019t its typical use case, but that doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be effective. The 9mm isn\u2019t going to offer you much ballistic advantage over traditional revolver rounds, but it is an effective cartridge for self-defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"9mm revolvers barrels\" class=\"wp-image-221427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr8-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ammo is the main reason. It&#8217;s cheap, readily available, and easy to shoot. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary reason I like 9mm revolvers is their ammo price. Traditional revolver rounds like .38 Special are expensive, or at least more costly than 9mm. I can find 9mm for 18 cents a round if I shop around, but .38 Special is around 50 cents per round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of different 9mm loads available. Various hollow point designs, different bullet weights, and enough options to find the right pet load for you and your gun. Specialized short-barreled loads and low-recoil rounds are available, and they all function reliably in snub-nose 9mm revolvers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/RMR-Bullets-2-1024x690.jpeg\" alt=\"Bullets Matter in Handgun Accuracy - RMR\u2019s 9mm 124 JHP MPR (.3555\u201d)\" class=\"wp-image-112222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/RMR-Bullets-2-1024x690.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/RMR-Bullets-2-150x101.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/RMR-Bullets-2-400x270.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/RMR-Bullets-2-768x518.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There are plenty of defensive 9mm loads available. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downsides\">Downsides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no free lunch, and 9mm revolvers have their flaws. They require moon clips to properly eject, and in some cases, to properly fire. Moon clips aren\u2019t all that bad, but they tend to be fragile, a pain to unload, and easily bent or broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, 9mm ammunition doesn\u2019t feature the same tight crimp as revolver rounds. When a revolver recoils, every cartridge is rammed rearwards with recoil, then it flies forward. This shaking effect can cause projectiles to jump the crimp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"9mm revolvers moon clips\" class=\"wp-image-221429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr10-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moon clips are always a challenge. They are fragile, but necessary for proper ejection. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bullet becomes unseated, and the best-case scenario is that it just slides out of the cylinder, and you get a slight <em>pew<\/em> when the primer fires. The worst-case scenario is that the round jams between the cylinder and frame, and you get a complicated malfunction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crimp jump is a fairly rare occurrence. It tends to happen more with lighter revolvers and with higher recoiling loads. So 9mm +P might not be the best choice for 9mm revolvers. You should experiment with your chosen load to see if crimp jump is an issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-s-talk-concealment\">Let\u2019s Talk Concealment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The guns are almost identical in size, but there are some key differences worth noting. The LCR is substantially lighter. The LCR utilizes a combination of polymer and steel to produce a lightweight and affordable firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 9mm LCR utilizes the same construction as the .357 Magnum variant, yet it remains lightweight at 17.2 ounces. The S&amp;W 940 weighs approximately six ounces and 0.52 ounces more at 23.52 ounces. That\u2019s quite a jump in weight for a small gun; for comparison, a Glock 19 weighs 23.63 ounces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"9mm revolvers in hand\" class=\"wp-image-221425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr6-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The LCR is much lighter and slightly smaller. The 940 is substantially heavier. It&#8217;s a Glock 19 heavy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Weight matters, especially in the role a snub nose often excels at. Snub nose 9mm revolvers are great for pocket carry, ankle carry, and other off-the-waistband tasks. In those tasks, an extra six ounces can make a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 940 features a 2.17-inch barrel compared to the LCR\u2019s 1.87-inch barrel. That\u2019s minimal for ballistics, but the 940 is the longer gun. Overall, it is 6.63 inches, and the LCR is 6.5 inches long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LCR is the more concealable firearm, and it\u2019s the most comfortable concealed carry firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accuracy\">Accuracy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I took both guns to 10 yards and used an 8-inch circle printed on copier paper as my target of choice. I fired slowly, attempting to roll the trigger and make the best shots I could. In terms of accuracy, each gun has a serious strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"sights on 940 9mm revolvers\" class=\"wp-image-221432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sights make a huge difference in accurate shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 940 comes with a dovetailed rear sight and an XS front sight. This creates a revolver that\u2019s much easier to aim. I suck with the rear trench style sight, and this dovetailed rear sight made it easy to punch tiny groups at 10 yards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LCR 9mm has the Ruger friction-free trigger. It\u2019s incredibly smooth and easy to roll and shoot. This helps a fair bit, especially on a small gun. The downside is that the lack of a real rear sight makes it harder to aim, and the LCR punched larger groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"9mm revolvers front sight\" class=\"wp-image-221431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr12-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The front sight is super easy to see, and precise enough for shooting at 25 yards <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond ten yards, and even out to 25 yards, I could ring steel with the 940. That rear sight made a serious difference in my shooting and accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reliability\">Reliability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both guns are revolvers from brands with a proven track record of performance. They are reliable guns. The cylinders won\u2019t fall out of time easily, you won\u2019t get light primer strikes, and the cylinder always turns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I fired mostly 115-grain brass-cased ammo through both guns, but mixed in some 147-grain and 124-grain Nato rounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"reliability of revolvers\" class=\"wp-image-221422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Both guns go bang every time you pull the trigger. The downside is that the lighter LCR has more issues with crimp jump.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The real gut punch to reliability was the crimp jump. I\u2019ve experienced crimp jump with the LCR. I was shooting 147-grain rounds, and a projectile got stuck between the frame and cylinder. It was a complicated and slow malfunction to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The S&amp;W 940 did not experience any crimp jump when firing the same ammo or any other ammo. I think the extra six ounces does wonders to prevent crimp jump by reducing recoil. I can\u2019t get it to happen with this gun, and that\u2019s a substantial benefit if you\u2019re getting into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.activeresponsetraining.net\/the-9mm-revolver-boom-x-6-or-5-or-7\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9mm revolvers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"9mm revolvers trigger\" class=\"wp-image-221428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr9-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The LCR has a much better trigger, but the 940 doesn&#8217;t fall into the bad category. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With that said, the S&amp;W 940 requires moon clips to fire. If you load the gun without moon clips, you get mixed reliability, and it seems like the headspacing on the cartridge mouth is no longer the case, or they\u2019ve changed something with the revolver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can shoot the LCR without moon clips with no problem. Every round will fire without a moon clip and without a problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-controllability\">Controllability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both guns come with extremely small grips, which is the norm for a snub-nose revolver. I disliked the LCR\u2019s tiny boot grips more than I could stand and replaced them with a larger Hogue grip. I couldn\u2019t get more than two of my sausage fingers on the grip, and it led to poor control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"S&amp;W 940 \" class=\"wp-image-221424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The tiny grips help with concealment, but don&#8217;t do much for recoil. Luckily, the shape of the 940 makes it easier to control.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 940\u2019s tiny grips allow me to get all three fingers on the gun, but just barely. The grip panels are aggressively textured G10, which helps prevent the grip from sliding in your hands. I like the 940\u2019s stock grips a bit more than the LCRs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the rear end of the 940 is squared off and forms a stout wall you can brace your hand against. This keeps the gun from rolling in your hand with recoil. The upside is that it stays on target; the downside is that it\u2019s a bit less comfortable. The LCR\u2019s rounded rear end tends to roll in your hand, which is comfortable, but takes your sight off target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"small handgun\" class=\"wp-image-221423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/940-vs-lcr4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The rounded nature of the LCR makes it roll in your hand. This is more comfortable, but provides less control.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 940 also packs about five ounces more weight, and as we know, weight eats recoil. The 940 is the more controllable of the two 9mm revolvers. I can put five rounds of 9mm into an eight-inch circle faster and with more control with the 940 than the LCR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ MORE HERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/colt-king-cobra-22-a-snake-you-want-on-the-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"the-sw-940-vs-lcr-9mm-revolvers-slugfest\" title=\"The S&amp;W 940 vs LCR - 9mm Revolvers Slugfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colt King Cobra 22: A Snake You Want On The Trail<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-price\">Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, the most important part of the rubber meeting the road is price. The price difference between these two guns is fairly large. The LCR in 9mm can be found for around $650.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not the same bargain as the .38 Special version, but it\u2019s still affordable and in line with quality revolvers. The S&amp;W 940 series costs a whopping $999. 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