thoughts on ruger sp101

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been looking at one with the 2 1/2 barrel.these used to have a reputation of being a near indistructable revolver. but ive read that quality has slipped on these. anyone here have a new one? worth buying? or should i just stick with my ppk in its ankle holster?
 
I really wanted to like the SP101, but had a lemon that no amount of factory work, custom work, or money could fix. The SP101 has a good reputation and Ruger stands behind their products. However, as much as I like the idea of the SP101, I would not bring one in again.
 
I don't know what you mean by "new," but I have one from around 2010 & it has been an outstanding pistol. It is an excellent "compromise" handgun and carries like a dream in any proper concealment holster. A great balance between being light enough to EDC, and being rugged enough for the field. Also seems to be just heavy enough to shoot lighter magnum loads accurately. I'm surprised more revolvers aren't barreled at around 3 inches - a great compromise length. About the only thing I don't like about it is that it is a bit heavy to run with, pocket carry or do any strenuous athletic activities with - but I have a .380 for those. I also have the "big brother" the GP 100 which is a great & extremely accurate revolver - but it's a bit big & heavy on the belt for EDC other than the winter monthes. I think Ruger revolvers are an absolute bargain for the money.


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.327 Magnum - 3 1/16"...runs with my concealed carry .357 3" Smiths (2 66's and a 65). I like 3" barrels for full length extractor.

It's a Ruger - all you need to know unless you're thinking Mini 14.

All 3" magnum handguns roar, buck, twist and shoot flames at night but are shootable for their intended purpose.

Best.
 
I have both the sp101 and the gp100. And I absolutely love both of them
 
Wicked Sharp said:
Excellent handgun....., but, heavy in my opinion. You will enjoy shooting it far more than carrying it.
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I agree. If I want to carry something on the heavier side, I carry a Colt Detective Special. Nice 38spl revolver. I seldom carry it because I have gotten spoiled with the S&W 442, and the Ruger LCR (this one is a 22).
 
don't know about the new ones but I got the gp100 in 3in and love it, had it for about 20 years now. When going backpacking that's the one I carry. Some folks who seen it for the first time think its a brand new one. Everyone loves to shoot it even if it the first time they went shooting.
 
sasha said:
don't know about the new ones but I got the gp100 in 3in and love it, had it for about 20 years now. When going backpacking that's the one I carry. Some folks who seen it for the first time think its a brand new one. Everyone loves to shoot it even if it the first time they went shooting.
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That's what gets my vote. One of my all time favorites.

 
AntDog said:
That's what gets my vote. One of my all time favorites.

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Yeah, I like the 3" GP-100 too. Mine is a blued model. It is my "house gun" although it would make a good gun to carry on a hike for self defense. Don't think I would want to try to carry it concealed.
 
I have a 3 inch barreled SP101 and it it my favorite gun to carry. Mine is about 1 1/2 old and have no problems with it at all. A great holster makes the weight disappear. I carry it in the 4 o`clock position in a Simply Rugged silver dollar pancake holster. I also have a 4 inch GP100 and find it just to big to carry concealed. But it sits right beside my bed every night.
 
I have a SP101 in 32 H&R, and it's been outstanding.
My brother has ones in 22, 327 and 357 and never had an issue.
My only complaint is they're very heavy.
 
I purchase this Wiley Clapp model SP101 this year (Novak sights, Ruger wood grip inserts, chamfered cylinder) and I really like it.
I chose the Ruger over the 5-shot S&W for the smoother shooting provided by the extra heft. I don't mind the weight and with the Galco speed paddle it conceals nicely under a light jacket, coat, hoodie, or even an untucked shirt.
The only 'issue' I have noticed with it is the trigger reset is a little long. When shooting single action (cocking the hammer every shot) you can sometimes not let the trigger all the way out and the cylinder does not advance when you cock the gun. You don't necessarily feel this happening, just get no report when you pull the trigger. When you shoot double action the hammer will not engage by trigger pull until it is completely reset so the zero trigger tension tells you immediately that you did something wrong.
I have only done this once myself in a few hundred rounds, but my brother in law and my wife had it happen frequently. If you let the trigger all the way out it never happens so I don't think it is something wrong with the gun, just something some people will probably need to be more conscience of than others depending on their habits.

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The paddle holsters tend to drag my pants down with time regardless of what belt I have on.
 
Does anyone remember the federal +P+ "US treasury" loads? I used to have a shit ton of that ammo and fired it out of the Ruger short-barreled .357. The flame that would come out of the end of the gun was crazy…

But I loved that round, it was a semi-jacketed hollow point. Something like 115 grain, 1100 fps blah blah blah
 
22-rimfire said:
The paddle holsters tend to drag my pants down with time regardless of what belt I have on.
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Yeah, if you are between holes on your belt it can be an issue. Need your belt on the tight side with the paddle holsters.

AntDog said:
FLymon - that's a looker right there. Nice pistola!
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Thank you, I think I will put a 10lb trigger job on her and see what that feels like.
 
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