Otherwise, just carry a double stack pistol in .357 SIG for the same power and a lot more capacity in the same size package. I have the Wiley Clapp talo Edition and I am being offered a Smith & Wesson performance center shield with a Viridian Laser I am tempted but the SP101 is so solid I don't know if the shield is a good trade even in the performance center model. To fix this, you just need a Wolf 10 lb. In 327 Federal Magnum, which I like much better than 357 Magnum. Odds are more likely that your attacker will be under 5 yards away than over and DA is just fine 90% of the time. Among the fixes is replacing the hammer spring. Search Ruger SP101 trigger job … Turns expensive quick. The SP101 is definitely my fave. Us… not so much. http://www.guns.com/2015/10/07/is-the-357-magnum-enough-for-deer-hunting/. Please Ruger bring back the blues. For sights I chose a Meprolight front night sight. Have a security six and even the heaviest buffalo bore fails to make it an unpleasant shooter. huh? In the 327 version, recoil is nothing like the 357 Magnum. FBI has done extensive testing on hand gun rounds and this round put center mass is 98 percent effective. Concealed Carry Handgunshttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OKlb6h7hvWY/SpR9N20cphI/AAAAAAAACWM/NYKcZRg-ID4/s400/Black+Border.jpg. Just do a search for Ruger SP101 grips and they will turn up. Too heavy. The SP101 functioned perfectly, firing every cartridge. Have already ordered the replacement grip and a few ammo variants. Well, that’s a matter of each to his/her own. And here's how she shot (all targets were placed at 21 feet): After being worked over the double action trigger pull on this SP101 came in at 9.8 pounds. It’s one of the only big revolvers my wife doesn’t mind shooting (I did a spring replacement on it which greatly improved the action). The Combat Masterpiece was courtesy of USAF. The trigger pull is much more difficult DA on the revolver, and the recoil- even with .38sp – is more pronounced. At the range, I can only go maybe 25-30 rounds max because it kind of hurts. Hunt with 44 mag, 460, 50 sw, 454 Cassull. I know that the old. Click the Gemini link in the text above. This requires a lot of practice. All you need is about five gallons of elbow grease to turn this Amish mule into a Budweiser Clydesdale. When I can say I can shoot revolvers more accurately than autos, I mean in single action. I’m not prejudiced against the round guns. Ruger ~ SP101 ~ 9mm Description: This like new Ruger SP101 has a smooth double-action trigger pull, and a clean, crisp break in single-action. It fits my hand. I had two consecutive (to me) SP101s that had poor enough cylinder gap tolerances that they needed to be sent back to the factory. It was my first carry gun. A k frame modded to use .357 magnum rounds. Here's my new baby: [URL=http://s1371.photobucket.com/user/NotoriousAPP/media/NotoriousAPPGeminiCustomSP101-edited_zpsbc368dfc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1371.photobucket.com/albums/ag291/NotoriousAPP/NotoriousAPPGeminiCustomSP101-edited_zpsbc368dfc.jpg[/IMG][/URL]. From what the internet has told me, this is seldom an issue. I have the SP101 with a 4.2″ barrel. Any and everyone who ever shot mine went out and bought one. It’s interesting to watch the evolution from the outside. Fits perfect in a day timer zip up folio along with a strip loader, Surefire flash light, spare batteries and a Swiss Army knife. I think the beauty of the SP101 is the rugged mat finish where light scratches only add character. (9 lbs Trigger spring) If it's the only carry gun you own, listen to what Drail said. They are nothing more than a 5 round derringer. When comparing the Ruger SP101 to a Smith & Wesson, it seems the engineers at S&W tried to shave off as much weight as possible to make it easier to carry. the trigger is nice and smooth. You can get them in rubber or wood. This method takes the trigger pull down to around 4.7 lbs. A G17/19 is second. Although the SP101's trigger is smooth it's still relatively heavy if you're used to a lighter semi-auto pistol trigger pull. I conceal carry. When this revolver was returned to me it had a buttery smooth 9.5 pound double action trigger pull and a 2.1 pound single action pull. I'm not fond of the factory grip nor the Pachmayr option but the Hogue Monogrip is perfect for me. I am well-armed with either. Life is “subjective” and for me I cannot imagine a scenario (where I live at least, major urban City) whereby a five shot revolver would be assigned my primary CCW or even HD Gun…Again, that’s me so YMMV…I often equate “Capacity” with car or health insurance in that you most likely will never need it (approaching my late 40’s so that might change…) but will rest better knowing that “it’s there” if and when needed…So I will stick with even a sub-compact semi that server up 10+ or double that with just 1 extra magazine…to translate such into a revolver setup I would need the full weight of the Ruger with 3 additional speed loaders. If you’re going to carry around something every day you should pick out something with a little character. It’s not recommended you try to take a 50 yard head shot with this pistol, though the .357 round is more than capable. That being said, whenever firing Remington or Speer I never get a jam. Anyway, he’s dead now and I personally don’t think that overshadows the fact that he was the closest thing to John Moses Browning since John Moses Browning. Pretty much sounds like the SP’s and comparable SW’s (mentioned above), have their loyalists and for good reasons. LOL For several days, actually. I also carry a little LCP .380 and though it is light and small enough to pocket carry - I know I must really do my part to stop anyone and I never feel the confidence a .357 provides.So, to me, here it is: too heavy to carry .357 - but great stopper vs LCP easy-carry but a mousegun. Ruger manufacturers a Double Action Only version with a bobbed hammer in a 2.25 inch barrel so that is what I procured. My first firearm was the LCRx 3″. S&W is different. If you let the new shooter thumbcock the revolver, you’re crippling them. The above target shows 5 rounds of Winchester PDX 1 Defender +P 130 Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point ammo fired at 21 feet. I haven't been visiting much in the last few months because I truly hated the design changes you had made to the site so long ago. “…the best way I would recommend to carry this gun would be in a small pocket book, with an extremely long and strong strap…”. The trigger return was still a little gritty. The trigger guard bangs against the knuckle of my middle finger adding more pain. You going to tell the b ad guy ohh wait a minute so I can find my laser on you. And very accurate and fine triggers. Obviously I went for a 3 inch barrel as I find they offer better balance and provide more sight radius and more velocity. I recently handled the 101 3 inch for the first time. Ruger – SP101 22LR is the 8 shot revolver for an experienced shooter due to its heavy trigger pull, so, if you are new to shooting, this revolver will not be recommended. I read the whole thing and am still looking for the review. (8 lbs Main spring) Revolvers aren’t in the mainstream and people don’t learn how to maintain them properly anymore. Then the heavily modified “girl’s gun” gets near perfect marks. It's a DAO 2.25" SP101 that was shipped directly to Gemini Customs. They consequently added as much weight to the design as possible. However, your assessment of snubby short barrel belly gun sight uses leaves a little (or a lot) to be desired. Next up on my shopping list is the GP100. So it won’t matter if you all those fancy lights and lasers at that point. Aim small, miss small. All have their place in filling my revolver “needs”. Buy what you want, but if you want the best, buy Ruger. You'll be paying at least $200-$250 just for the trigger job and fiber optic sights, and the porting does make a difference in recoil control. The trigger on the LCRx is easy and awesome. They have the same barrel length and cylinder width, but the LCR frame is about a quarter inch taller through middle and the stocks or grips tend to be about a quarter inch longer as well. I would imagine that any steel imbedded into the stainless would be removed by the following steps with sandpaper and polishing compound. Do note, however, that by installing a 10 lb. I will definitely consider the SP101 for my wife but in a smaller caliber, maybe even .22lr, in retribution for the aforementioned technical chicanery. I am a 5’2″ woman. Ugh autocorrect. I will admit I didn’t read every comment, so maybe I missed it. A lot. The gun is easy to work on and a lighter trigger pull is easy to achieve. It’s all about getting them to take that first shot. But the long trigger pull of this SP101 was lighter than expected at 10-lb. After doing a complete trigger job (no shims) smooth and polished the inside of the frame. I sold it. hammer spring, you run the risk of having a light primer strike on ammo with hard primers. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. So far a versa carry holster is all I have been using till I bought a Mini Trumpcard concealment holster. What I have found is that if the hand isn't making full contact with the grip it is bad for accuracy, recoil control and pain management. All great revolvers. Overall What are you people doing with your Rugers that requires them to survive a drop off of the empire state building? But in real life, it’s not funny anymore. Maybe I’m just nitpicking. It’s inpractIcal because it is a small gun that weighs nearly 30 oz unloaded. (This is a reader gun review contest entry, click here for more details.). Don't get me wrong, there's no doubt the Ruger has gone off, it just doesn't hurt. 😉. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. Great choice on the SP101! Customizability Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. It will take a couple hours to work your way from 400 grit to the Mother’ Mag compound, and that’s if you half-ass it like I did. The SP101 with 2.25″ barrel is so much easier to conceal! An SP-101 has been on my list for a while. I was thinking more along the lines of making a Wesson as robust as a Ruger. I had the same experience with the big dot, I was shooting low until I got used to the sight, now it's dead on and the groups are good enough for defensive use distances.I don't have any complaints about carrying it, it's roughly the same weight as my glock 19 but is more comfortable to carry, I believe mostly due to the smooth wood grips. The SP101 .22LR. Most outcomes with it is death. I think I remember ttag doing a factory stock review a while back. Considering my rank of Special Internet Commando Operations Armchair General, I would say the best way I would recommend to carry this gun would be in a small pocket book, with an extremely long and strong strap. Usually the double-action trigger pull of a revolver is too heavy to check with a Lyman’s digital trigger gauge, which has an upper limit of 12-lb. LCR, Airweight S&W and so on. Uninstalled it and am really really pleased with the standard grip on the gun. Remington High Terminal Performance 158 grain +P, Speer 135 grain +P Short Barrel Gold Dot Hollow Point. And small guns are harder still. The trigger return spring on the SP comes in at 10 pounds while the rebound spring on the S&W is 18 pounds at factory standard. The 640 Pro Series got a much needed trigger job the first week. (including Hogue, Desantis, etc), An ultra light revolver. I liked the 3 inch barreled model so much that my curiosity lead me to ask if the 2.25 barreled model could perform as well. They replaced that one entirely. They’ve fired it once at the range to make sure it works and then it has lived in a sock drawer or closet shelf since. And: does anyone know from experience where the perfect compromise is between the weight of the trigger return spring and hammer spring that will yield a good trigger pull with 100% reliability ? I've always wanted one and finally picked up one last year. And it has to be true if it’s on the internet, right? If you’re going to try to stuff a round cylinder in your pants, it might as well be to impress the ladies. This leaves us with the trigger pull. After a small adjustment to the sight, my groupings were amazingly small/tight at 25 feet, then at 10 meters and finally at 15 meters… outdid my Browning. The LCRx is weightless and the 3″ barrel makes it exceptionally accurate. I’ve used all manner of firearms from military to muzzle loaders. So it is a trade-off for me and really depends on where/how I intend to use the firearm. In a self defense situation I wouldn’t hesitate to use DA at 10 or maybe 15 yards, but I’d probably go for SA passed that. I hit it with 1 round of 240 hollow point at 60 yards and it flattened the deer like a pancake and the bullet passed through and through. I would like to add another Ruger in 327 Federal in the future, the LCRx, I like the fact of being able to use other 32 valiber ammo in these revolvers. The next stop is the trigger. For some reason the grips on S&W's J frames never fit my hand be it their stock wooden grip, their stock rubber grip, a Hogue Monogrip, or their new ones by DeSantis. After recommending off body carry, groin shots (sigh) and turning the gun into a makeshift club, the “review” consisted mainly of discussing the many shortcomings of the weapon and how to address them by replacing grips, swapping internal springs (which causes misfires?) Moral of the the story: don’t buy scandium and other light weight alloy revolvers, you won’t want to shoot them and they aren’t designed for regular training and use. Overall * * * * 1/2 The only revolvers I have ever seen malfunction because of internal parts breakage were mod. You can have all the bells and whistles on your gun, but most gun fights happen within 10 yards or closer. Not BBQ guns. I’ll third what Mama Liberty said. If you want to kick the SP101’s sight picture up a notch, check out the Wiley Clapp edition: The only criticism I have of my stolid little friend is the false reset problem that occurs with sloppy trigger technique. Although, in a gun this small, I much prefer .38 Special rounds over .357. That is another grip control point and accuracy enhancer. Shooting, I did loose some accuracy at 15″ between the LCRx 3″ and the SP101 2.25″. Buy a S&W pre-’86 revolver and it’ll be a different story, then the weight’s about the same as a similar sized Ruger. . What happens when you run out of ammo? The result is an extremely solid pistol that seems to use some ancient magic (discovered in Tutankhamen’s tomb, placed there by aliens) to harness the recoil energy of the .357 Magnum round and put it back into the propelled projectile. Not everyone can be Jerry Miculek. If we had a dollar for every lady who’d insisted she couldn’t operate the M&P and then went on to a sterling performance with it under my parther’s gimlet eye and hand-on teaching, we’d have lots of dollars. Never felt underarmed with any of those. I did purchase the Hogue monogrip for the gun. Check weight and trigger pulls on double and single action. – Small round bastard file BTW, Smith & Wesson told their customers to practice with .38 special for 4 decades until Ruger came out with the Security Six and they were forced to come up with a midsized revolver that could shoot .357 all day. It can be improved with a "trigger job". The above target shows 10 rounds of Magtech 158 grain FMJ ammo fired at 21 yards. If you can’t point and shoot to hit your target center mass most likely you are going to die. 4. Got a Uncle who collects Pythons and Troopers, very nice guns. To carry this revolver daily, buy a high quality holster that fits both your body and the gun , and plan on carrying a couple of speedloaders or speed strips. Not sure if they do anymore, it might have been because they were trying to fit magnums on a frame that didn’t support them well. But enough about those higher priced safety queens (see: trigger lock key). Loved the feel and the almost no trigger pull in the single action. The backstrap rockets into the web of my hand and becomes painful after only a few cylinders of ammunition have been fired. But don’t get me wrong. Having got a new Ruger SP 101 357 Mag the trigger in both single and double action was very gritty. Thanks, Your email address will not be published. What happens when you run out of ammo? Also 100% American made with American materials by Americans. A reduced power spring set will bring the trigger pull way down but … In the end, it would be a sound decision to invest in a pistol that will last several lifetimes and has such a unique, sexy look. I shoot 158 grain magnum ammo mostly for practice. I have a DAO SP101, and the trigger was smooth from the get go. I tried Hogue grips: too bulky. Contains a 10 Reduced Power Rebound Trigger Spring and … (I’ll lose what’s left of my hearing, but greatly improve my changes of living through the fight, should such happen whilst showering.) Thanks, Mama, and the earlier poster for sharing your real world experience of what works, with most new female shooters. The replacement they sent me started locking up after a SINGLE shot. The final result is entirely worth the time and effort. It was S&W that caved to the Clinton Administration, not Ruger–I have a ton of Rugers & not one has ever needed any work on it. What you going to do with your laser in bright sunlight, when you can’t see the dot. My Ruger in the picture has had a set of springs that noticeably smoothed and reduced the triggers felt pull weight. I agree with Mama Liberty. Ergonomics Firing * * * * * By “conceal carry” I mean, I carry the weapon on my person (as opposed to in my purse.) Clint’s enemies also had a habit of dropping dead the instant the bullets struck them, which might be a little optimistic for you and me. Please note that if the trigger spring isn’t strong enough the trigger will feel gritty. The only thing many women have trouble with on the semi-autos is manipulating the slide, and that is just a matter of practice and strengthening the hands. The answer to my needs comes in the Ruger SP101. Or when I’m at the range and have fired many rounds, I practice SA. Is it OK to use files on stainless? double-action trigger pull. After you’ve got it to the desired shape, now is the time to put on the Lord of the Rings Trilogy directors cut, because you’re going to be there a while with all of the polishing. But the long trigger pull of this SP101 was lighter than expected at 10-lb. You couldn’t be more right. With properly sized and fitting grips you will still experience muzzle flip and a push into your hand but proper fit eliminates the slap-shot recoil pounding your middle finger and the web of your hand. And I would definitely pick a Performance Center over a regular shield, for the $100 or so more that you pay the difference is totally worth it. The Ruger SP-101 is a great revolver, but the factory double action trigger pull can be heavy and a bit rough. Easy does it, though. Custom Ruger SP101 Accessories by Combat Veterans! Best option is the Ruger Wiley Clapp SP101 with perfect sights and lots of practice. Nice review though. I will not even attempt to fire the .357magnum loads because I can’t control the gun that way. Cocking the hammer for single-action shots dropped the pull weight … “…and she was able to clean her husbands clock with it.”, ‘When comparing the Ruger SP101 to a Smith & Wesson, it seems the engineers at S&W tried to shave off as much weight as possible to make it easier to carry. Personally I always thought that was silly since the .38s are going to hit 10 inches higher than the .357s. None of them want to buy a revolver once they have fired my XD compact 9mm, however. Ruger LCR only way to go in small revolver–these are soft shooting guns–my 5’2″, 120# niece absolutely loves firing AE 158 gr JSP .357’s from my LCR .357–a J (junk in my opinion) frame S&W IS a terrible gun to shoot–she also connects every shot, no misses. It’s easier, less intimidating. It is quite smooth, and an appropriate pull weight for a carry gun. By robust, I mean nearly indestructible. S&W Grips The first one I had purchased used and would start locking up after about 15 rounds. The first stop is the grip. Clint Eastwood could have all the “do over’s” he needed. Also seems like a small purse dangling from a long strap would make for a clumsy and slow draw. They kept hunkering down and hoping that we forget. As I expressed last week after being frustrated with another lightweight revolver at least after handling the S&W 637 and the Gemini Customs Ruger SP101 I now knew what I need and do not need in a small revolver. I love it for an addition to my modest collection, range gun and perhaps a BUG but I doubt it. This is my second SP101, years ago, I owned a 357 SP 101, that was very inaccurate. Keep the 357 for what it’s for defensive purposes. Either way, it’s very easy to shoot the SP101. You can see this at any IDPA match with SSR guns around. No other hand gun round has surpassed the effectiveness of this round not even the mighty 357 sig. All gun owners have room in their safe for a Ruger revolver. With some competition triggers you may find that the pull is so light it is not heavy enough to reliably strike with the force necessary to fire all of the various primers on different ammo. Practice with .38s and duty carry magnums. Lets just call you “Mr. Except for the hammer spring change; 14lb. The Smiths come with a little more refinement and typically a better trigger from the factory. 🙂 Might take us a week…. Cocking the hammer for single-action shots dropped the pull weight to 4-lb. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! The Trigger Pull before was very tough in Double Action, with a inconsistent Single Action trigger pull weight of 5 pounds. S&W sacrificed durability for the light weight alloys they’re using. What brand are the wood grips on the 3in? Watch revo shooters under pressure who’ve made a habit of thumbcocking: that thumb flaps and gets lost and nothing happens for a long time. Full house .357 loads are a hoot with this thing…makes everyone at the range sit up and take notice, even through their muffs. Photographing stainless steel has always been a challenge for me. You can change the front sight, and you can smooth the trigger if you feel confident enough. Still not forgiving Ruger for supporting gun control in the 90’s. Once they take that first shot you know you’ve at least opened their mind a little. The real women who read here dont need your saving. It is NASTY and painful to shoot, and almost impossible to control well enough to fire on target more than one round… and often not that one. The Gemini Customs SP101 sported an XS Big Dot night sight which looked a little odd and contributed to the revolver shooting a bit low. It sits on my desk, and I wouldn’t hesitate to use it if I needed it. I like the weight, balance, portability and accuracy (fiber optic sight) of the SP Ruger. She’s no longer intimidated by the hammer and is appreciating the reduced recoil a heavier gun brings. And here's how she shot (all targets were placed at 21 feet): Here's five rounds of the Hornady Critical Defense ammo. 13-oz. They are more durable in some ways, but less so in others. In the country it's loaded with snake shot. Being neither a drug dealer nor running a string of ladies I do not care for flashy, silver firearms. Meh, it is what is is and I appreciate it for that. You can use the pistol as a club!”.’. Fine review. it will. 4 oz. Ruger is renowned for their extremely robust revolvers. design for the site. Those times require five rounds of hell’s fury and fireballs directly injected into the offender’s groin at 1500 FPS. They all get an opportunity to fire the Ruger. The trigger pull in double-action mode is smooth, and the single-action pull crisp. If you can’t use steel files, what is the alternative? You can change the grips out for rubber, wood, Crimson Trace, whatever you might fancy. We all need the practice more than we need bling. Letting that thumb start upwards when the intent to fire comes can easily get them killed in a defensive situation. I bought it. I wondered how much would be traded off between a shorter length and the performance of the longer barrel. Shooting I enjoyed your review. And a Gemeni customs review…. They would be a bit dangerous, getting your purse caught an elavator or subway car door would ruin your day right quick. Can’t do that with the revolver because my hand is just too small and the trigger pull is just too much to keep it consistently on target. Have you tried the modern compact revolvers that are specifically designed for carry? Even with full power 180s my buddy's SP101 was more pleasant to shoot than my long-suffering S&W M49 Bodyguard is with 158 gr +P. Well, come in the spring, actually… it’s snowing hard right now – dang it. (8 lbs Main spring) Still, if you cock on draw it probably won’t take any longer than shooting DA and if you cock a drawn weapon it shouldn’t take more than a quarter second tops. I love Ruger and S&W – Ruger is heartier, S&W is more civilized. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. you can still feel where the trigger reset engages on the release of the trigger but isn’t offensive at all. good read. But did I need so send it to Gemini Customs for their $459.00 treatment? It is a fantastic gun and very good looking IMO. The real gem hidden within the SP101 lies in the solid stainless steel construction. The SP101 is perfectly balanced and fires with no pull or lift. Now that you’ve effectively calloused all areas of your fingers, you will be amazed at the metamorphosis that has taken place with this little caterpillar. – Mother’s Mag metal polish. Not a damn thing. Meanwhile, the folks at Ruger said, “Wait a second, this only holds five rounds. I have seen dear shot with 357 mag and 44 mag and there is no comparison. 9 mm is better choice than 38, 357 sig better than 40, 40 is ahh about same as 45, then you have they mighty 357 mag revolver, this is defensive purposes only. I shoot any semi-auto better than a snubby(had a Taurus85). The stock grip on the SP101 2.25″ fits my hand 100% better than the grip on the LCRx 3″. The 101’s rugged good looks and durable performance with .357 defense loads places it high among the best snubbies ever developed. Get a few of each and have the best of both worlds. Cock the hammer [61] or pull the trigger [62] half way to expose a pin hole at the bottom of the hammer strut. I've developed arthritis in my trigger finger and it's becoming a problem. The tradeoff between weight and shoot-ability is too high. (9 lbs Trigger spring) You will not want to put this pistol down now that it is completely free of any sharp edges or rough textures. – Small flat bastard file They make the kind of sidearm you would want to take on your next hunting trip…even if it happened to be to the Underworld to put one round in each of Cerberus’s heads. Like the SP101 the way it is–have a few of them & the triggers were as good or better than S&W’s I have shot without any work–also, why would you mess up the looks by filing & polishing?–leave it alone–the SP101 looks like a real gun & not some gussied up safe queen–these guns were meant to be used. I had all the same work done to it as I did with with the 3 inch model. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. The grip on the LCRx 3″ is not my favorite. The grip on the SP101 fits my hand much more comfortably. That’s not much, but depending on how you’re carrying the gun, a quarter inch could be the difference between being completely concealed and a gun that prints … I smoothed and polished my SP 101 and changed the mainspring and trigger return spring now it's my favorite carry gun. While you’re there, you can also find walk-throughs on how to buff up the various internal parts to eliminate all of that trigger grit. The Mini was top dog until they banned the AR15, now the Mini is an also ran. The SP101 is pretty well set up right out of the box but it can be made a little better. and even buying nine different tools just to grind off the sharp edges! The Ruger is slightly larger than the Smith. I have 45s 9mm 22s 44s and just bought the sp101. There might be more refinement in a Smith & Wesson, but there are none easier to shoot, and none that look quite as sexy. 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