Goodbye SP101 2.25", HELLO GP100 3"

[Show Me]

Selling a ruger revolver to get a ruger revolver dosent sound right. Can you have too many rugers? Isn't that why they make so many barrel lengths

 

[stonebuster]

Selling a ruger revolver to get a ruger revolver dosent sound right. Can you have too many rugers? Isn't that why they make so many barrel lengths

I do understand your point. I think I've got the Ruger barrel lengths covered though with one 2 3/4", two 3" two 4" & 5". Don't want a 6" and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from inside the barn with the 2.25"SP. I'm in the fourth quarter in the game of life and don't want more revolvers but might start upgrading. In this case I traded a 5 shot 357 that was brutal shooting 357s that I shot miserably for a heavier six shot 357 that I shoot well. That's my rational at least. On the other hand, the only other gun I ever sold was a S&W Shield 9 which I eventually replaced with another Shield 9.

 

[Mark39]

Nice upgrade. No point in keeping something you don't like.

 

[JCooperfan1911]

Get some Wolff springs for the gun and you'll be all set!

 

[stonebuster]

I couldn't bond with the sp101 either and replaced it with the same thing you did. It was better for me but still not great and I sold it for a CZ Scorpion!

I've got a S&W Shield PC 9mm for the dog days of summer when wearing shorts & T-shirt. It's nothing special but perfect for times the GP isn't.

 

[Show Me]

I do understand your point. I think I've got the Ruger barrel lengths covered though with one 2 3/4", two 3" two 4" & 5". Don't want a 6" and couldn't hit the broad side of a barn from inside the barn with the 2.25"SP. I'm in the fourth quarter in the game of life and don't want more revolvers but might start upgrading. In this case I traded a 5 shot 357 that was brutal shooting 357s that I shot miserably for a heavier six shot 357 that I shoot well. That's my rational at least. On the other hand, the only other gun I ever sold was a S&W Shield 9 which I eventually replaced with another Shield 9.

I shoot out the back of the barn but never hit it. Ha Ha. Practice with short barrels goes better at home than at the range with family in the city. Stare at the front sight with a good target for background and you might please yourself. Sold my 6 inch to my brother because I have a 5 inch. I rarely sell a firearm that I that later wish I didnt

 

[RealGun]

I really liked my SP101 2.25" but I wasn't accurate with it so, what's the point? I spent four years trying to master it to no avail. I sold it to LGS yesterday and found this second year mfg.(171 prefix)GP100 3" 357 at another shop on estate consignment. After today's range trip with the "new" GP I have no seller's remorse. This revolver is so much easier for me to be accurate with. Night and day difference. I carried it all day in a Simply Rugged pancake IWB 4 o'clock and I didn't find it too heavy. Couldn't be happier with my choice.View attachment 1059095

Are you shooting 38 Special or 357 Magnum?

 

[RealGun]

I can understand that trade.

I have a 3" SP101. I like it very much. I can shoot it well. It is hell for stout.
However, it is a large, heavy 5-shooter.

I have no plans to rid myself of the SP101, but - if a 3" GP-100 crossed my path I would probably own it.

I would prefer to carry the GP: 20% greater capacity, and it's not very much larger than the 5-shooter.

I have a 3" GP100 and find it top heavy and tipping away from my body when carried OWB. A 4" that I had was better, because the barrel length stopped the tipping in a high-ride holster. The 4" gun hugged my body better. Another point is that my 3" SP101 is quite noticeably lighter and more compact feeling than the GP100.

 

[buck460XVR]

You may regret selling that. When I was much younger I sold several guns. Today, I regret every sale I ever did. Now, I have a lot of guns I never use but I still like having them around. Just a thought for future reference

Over the years I have had several guns that just didn't "fit" me or shoot well for me. This included shotguns, long guns and handguns. They all "went away", either sold or passed on to my boys. Funny how the same guns I couldn't hit the inside of a barn with are very accurate for one of my sons. While I do have some regrets selling/trading guns in the past, in the long run, if they didn't work for me, and/or were worth little as collectable, what good were they other than taking up space in the safe? The amount of regret in every instance was outweighed by the pleasure from the firearm that replaced it.

 

[stonebuster]

Are you shooting 38 Special or 357 Magnum?

Three grains of HP-38 shy of 38+p w/158gr Xtreme plated RNFP on the first trip. Will try 357 next trip. Shouldn't be to much different than my 4" GP.100 with only @4 ounces lighter weight.

 

[stonebuster]

I have a 3" GP100 and find it top heavy and tipping away from my body when carried OWB. A 4" that I had was better, because the barrel length stopped the tipping in a high-ride holster. The gun hug my body better. Another point is that my 3" SP101 is quite noticeably lighter and more compact feeling than the GP100.

I carry it in a Simply Rugged Sourdough pancake holster made for a 4" IWB. Extension is still go with gun sandwiched between gun belt & body.

 

[stonebuster]

Get some Wolff springs for the gun and you'll be all set!

No need. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

[red rick]

I have the 3” SP01 and carry it more than any handgun that I own around my property .

 

[JCooperfan1911]

The recent SP101 .357 I handled in a local shop was real real ruff. I sure wanted to buy it. Hoping Ruger's quality isn't slipping too bad.

 

[Styx]

The recent SP101 .357 I handled in a local shop was real real ruff. I sure wanted to buy it. Hoping Ruger's quality isn't slipping too bad.

Sounds about right. Real rough, tough, utilitarian, and reliable is what I think of when I think of Ruger revolvers. That's why I prefer Smiths, Colts, and Kimbers over Rugers. They all seem to have better triggers, fit, finish, machining, and looks IMHO.

 

[SeanSw]

The recent SP101 .357 I handled in a local shop was real real ruff. I sure wanted to buy it. Hoping Ruger's quality isn't slipping too bad.

We ordered one brand new and upon delivery it would only rotate the cylinder if you cocked the hammer manually. It was so stiff with rust and machining grit that you couldn't even pull the trigger. It was a simple fix if you're comfortable taking down a Ruger revolver but it was defective right out of the box.