Ruger SP101 22LR availability

The Ruger SP101 and S&W M617 (L frame) are not the same size revolvers. The S&W M63 (J frame) is more in line with the Ruger SP101.

No, I haven't seen a SP101 in .22 available yet. I have only seen it in the gun magazines and the Ruger site. I doubt you will get the best deal on Gunbroker, you might want to check out Bud's Gun Shop online.

I saw one at my lgs and one at Cabela's in Montana this past week. The one at the lgs lasted about a day, I think.

My local Sportsman's Wharehouse has had them on the selfs for several months. I don't know how many they have in stock or sold, but I go in there a few times a month and they always have on hanging up

Chuck Perry said:

Actually, the 617 is a K frame, not an L. I am aware of the size disparity between the two. I am looking for a 22LR to work on my double action trigger skills. Even with reloading, I can run a 22LR alot cheaper than my 686.

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In that case the M617 is probable a better choice since it and the M686 are very close in weight. IMO that would be a good practice handgun although dry firing is also good for developing good trigger control.

Sorry for calling a K frame an L frame like that really matters!

Summitgunbroker.com has them listed on sale for 525.00, the last time I looked.

I've seen more than one in the local GS for sale.

I met someone on my range who just bought one. He waited a few months for it and paid $600 for it. Pretty damn expensive..

I want one, and have been looking around for them. The bigger shops around me say they have had a few come in, and get sold almost instantly. The smaller shops say they are 6 months deep on a waiting list.

Actually, the 617 is a K frame, not an L. I am aware of the size disparity between the two. I am looking for a 22LR to work on my double action trigger skills. Even with reloading, I can run a 22LR alot cheaper than my 686.

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For DA practice, why not a LCR .22? I saw a plethora of 'em at a gun show couple of weeks ago. No shortage of those that I could see.

I reload, but cast my own bullets from range scrap. I can run center fire about as cheap this way. All I pay for is a little bullseye and a primer.