[JamisJockey]

A) is $389 a fair price for a 3incher?
B) what kind of accuracy should I 'spect from a 3incher?
C) Anyone know the loaded weight of one (average .357 mag loads is fine)?

[grimjaw]

A) Is it new? I think I paid $350 shipped for an excellent condition .38 Special model, w/two sets of grips and an OWB holster.
B) Given then I'm not that great a shot, I can't tell you much. Mine groups well at 25 yards from a rest, but POI is low and to the right with my practice ammunition. (158gr Fiocchi FMJ) At closer ranges, it's accurate for a self defense handgun.
C) Not sure, but not too much more than the published amount on Ruger's webpage.

Hope this helps.

jmm

[azredhawk44]

I paid about $375 after sales tax for my 3" 357 sp101.

Mine is more accurate than I am. At 25 feet I keep 5 shots within an inch in single action. Double action keeps them all in COM shooting reasonably fast.

Ruger's website would have the weight. It is a heavy gun compared to other snubbies, though. I personally favor that since it makes it easier for me to shoot magnums from it.

I find it is more accurate with heavier bullets. 158gr bullets go straight to where the sights line up.

[SouthpawShootr]

My 3 inch SP101 in .357 was right at $369 new. Came close to $400 with taxes.

Lucked out on my 3 inch SP101 9mm. That one was in like new condition and cost me $250 out the door.:D

[461]

For my area $389.00 is a great price on a new one and a average price on a used one. Accuracy with ammo it likes is better than the average or even above average shooter can hold. Weight as has been said is higher than a J frame snub but I'm too lazy to go out and weigh mine to get an exact weight.

Great gun, can't go wrong with it.

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. I paid $380 for mine NIB. Here are some observations if interested:

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Ruger%20SP101%20Report.htm

Best.

[JamisJockey]

Thanks ya'll I'm thinking real hard about it.

The listed weight is 27oz, so I'm just curious what 5 rounds of .357 should weigh, then.....

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello. Five Remington .357 125-gr. Golden Sabers weigh just under 3 oz.

Best.