ruger sp 101's
does anyone have experance with these revolvers? are they any good or not good? would you recomend them for a carry weapon? thanks
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A reliable and sturdy snub gun without doubt. A little on the heavy side for a snub gun. When I was younger that did not matter but I do prefer to carry a lighter wheelgun now.
Accurate yes , the down side with mine was when shooting it double action , UNLIKE my other snub guns this one would shoot very low.
A change of springs did not solve the problem, but a change in the grips did.0 -
I'm with hunterx,too heavy for me for a carry gun unless it was in the woods and concealment was not the goal.
very well made guns,shoot great,built to last.0 -
Overall well built but not as rugged in the cylinder attachement as I would like. Fussy about bullet weight in full loads: Many shoot high with bullets over 125 grains. 0 -
I have a DAO 2.5" in 357, Pachmayer compact grips. Heavy and sturdy and reliable. I was surprised at how mild the recoil was when using 110 and 125 JHP 357 Magum ammo. Of course, a bit of muzzle blast but really not much recoil.
I don't usually use it for carry because of its weight, but it is a bring along gun on business trips for extended hotel stays.0 -
As mentioned, the Rugers are good and solid revolvers, but they are both a bit larger, and heavier than many of the competing brands (for example, the Smith and Wesson J-frames, especially the aluminum alloy frame ones).
For most people, that makes the SP101 less suitable for concealed carry than other models.
If that's all I had, sure, I'd carry it, but if I had the choice, this one wouldn't be at the top of my list.
Ruger itself has addressed this issue specifically, having just released a polymer framed revolver that is much lighter and more compact, specifically intended for concealed carry. If you have some sort of love for Ruger, I'd check those out.0 -
i have carried an sp-101 for years. it is the exact size frame as the smith j-frame with exception of the barrel. both the smith j-frame and the sp-101 fit in the same bianchi leather holster. as i recall its about 1/4 of an inch longer. its tucked in a holster anyway so barrel length isnt an issue. as for weight, its approximately the same as the other brands. the lockup on the cylinder is exquisite. i have fired the hottest loads imaginable through my ruger revolvers, and to my surprise they dont bend or brake like the other brands that i have owned. other brands would do well to improve their lockup capabilities on their revolvers. ruger is the only manufacturer who has solved that problem in regards to its revolvers, from the beginning. in regards to ruger revolvers, be careful of naysayers and their impressions. best 0 -
As stated above. Solid tough little revolvers. Horrible trigger pull. This is easily (and cheaply) fixed with a Wolff spring kit. The trigger won't be as smooth as a S&W but it it will be pretty nice. I too think they are a little on the heavy side but this also has the benefit of helping to tame recoil. The S&W Airlight revolvers are great to carry but aren't a ton of fun to shoot. The SP101 you can shoot all day. 0 -
Very reliable and not too expensive. Great warranty , but a little heavy. I'd stick with the 4" barrel if carry isn't a concern for you. 0 -
I`ve got a 357 & a 327 and like em both. 0 -
I've owned both the 101 in .357, and the S & W Model 37 in 38 Special. No comparison, the Ruger is built like a tank. Fool that I was, I made the mistake of shooting the Smith until it went out of time, not that much shooting either. The only drawback is that the Ruger weights about 12 Ozs. more, then the S & W. 0
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