GP100 SOLD to make room for a SP101.. I hope Im making the right decision..

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to ME, the sp101 is the perfect size companion. I have the Trausch grips on mine and they do a great job of taming the full house 357 recoil. Before the grips it was painful to shoot. Since adding the grips I just love that gun, feels great in the hand. Not too small or too big. Not too heavy or light. The 101 gets lots of range time. BTW the 4 inch S-W mostly gathers dust in the safe.
I think you chose wisely.
 
Eh, what's done is done. But it's only $500. Keep anything that you could possibly regret selling...

I own several GP100s and SP101s and Security Six revolvers. Love these wheelguns.

I recently traded a 6" blued Ruger GP100 for a Glock 23 (carry size .40 cal). I debated it a lot in my mind, and was flamed here after the trade. I still wonder if it was a good trade... value was about the same, I think I came out $ a little better on a new G23 and a box of ammo for a used GP100. But it was within say $50 on the trade...

For me it was just, like the OP, the 6" GP100 just had no place in my collection. Too big to carry, doesn't do anything that my 4" models do....

I think it was a good trade, but I can see it either way.
 
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+1 on the Six Series. Cheaper and you get 1 more round. I don't get the SP101 concept. Make a CCW revolver that is built like a tank and has a mediocre trigger? I'd rather have a slightly bigger 6 shot revolver that can handle ONLY 50,000 rounds. :) I'd take a Six with a 2-3" barrel and round the grip frame down if I wanted to CCW it.

Actually if I was concerned about weight, I'd pack a polymer semi auto. So my "compact" revo is a 3" GP100.
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You've missed it. The SP101 concept is a 357 revolver for concealed carry that is actually usable with 357, that can actually handle the maxed out angry 357 rounds. In short, it's the smallest TRUE 357.
 
It sounds like you are making an informed decision. To me, the 6" GP 100 has a few purposes: hunting or range work - a little big for a practical carry pistol. In each of these scenarios I prefer the 6.5" Blackhawk .357 over the GP100 - I like the balance better & that it is almost $100 cheaper in my neck of the woods helps too.

The 4" GP100, IMHO, is a more practical choice - a fine pistol for open carry in the field or as a home defense gun. It is also a joy to shoot .357 through at the range.

I have a 3" SP101 and it is a joy to carry AND shoot at the range. While I would not want to shoot .357 out of it ALL DAY - the gun is capable of doing so. I have shot 200 rds of .38 SPL & 100 rds of .357 MAG in a session without discomfort. I personally like the ruggedness of fixed sights in a carry gun, and I generally limit my shots to within 25 YRDs. Adjustable sights on the GP100 may be a desirable feature for some here but for me they are extraneous. It is also a great gun for toting while backpacking, hiking etc - as it is a nice size to carry while being supremely reliable far from civilization.

Good luck!
 
For me,imo, any Ruger in the sp or gp series along with the sixes are very well made handguns compared to S&W now a days. The revolvers should and will last past our generation and longer.
 
I've owned a 6" GP100 and several 2 and 3 inch SP101s. I didn't love any of them.

I traded the 6" GP100 for a 4" one and I do love the 4". I've sold, bought, traded, re-sold, re-bought and re-traded SP101s. I like the 3 1/16" barrel. But, they don't have adjustable sights!

I'm keeping my 4" GP100 and I'm looking for the new 4" SP101, or a used S&W Model 60-10. The 60-10 has a 3" barrel and adjustble sights. I'm thinking the newer SP101, or the S&W Model 60, will be the perfect trail, hiking, concealed carry revolver.
 
I recently got rid of a fairly rare GP in favor of the same flavor fairly rare SP, and don't regret it a bit. The SP just fits my needs better for all the same reasons articulated in all the above SP-centric posts.
 
THANKS for everyone advice Im only gonna lose out on a few dollars, including some extras like a pistol grip and speed loader. She was difficult to give up but Im just gonna pocket the cash and wait to purchase my next weapon:neener::D The gp was the only odd ball in my collection. Ill get over it, it will take some time but Ill live.. Thank you for your feedback
 
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If the gun is for home defense only, why in the blue hell would you choose a sp101 over a gp100? One less shot, slower followup shots, heavier trigger
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Because I can. Can you tell me what your last gun purchase was so I can question your intent?
 
"If the gun is for home defense only, why in the blue hell would you choose a sp101 over a gp100? One less shot, slower followup shots, heavier trigger"
"I agree... I have the GP100 in 3 inch for HD."

First of all I never said the gun is "for home defense only". The Mossbeg pump is the first option for HD. Having said that, I feel very safe as I sit here watching the Red Wings win another one with my SP101 at my side and my LCP in my pocket. I promise I will check with both of you before I spend my money on another gun though.
 
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Did the same thing two years ago.

No regrets.
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Me too. I'm still happy with my trade (4" GP for 3" SP) because the GP100 just feels (to me) too big. The extra shot wasn't worth the extra bulk......but now I really want the 4.2" SP. Maybe I'll have a 3 1/16" SP101 for sale soon....
 
I don’t blame you for being unthrilled with the full lug 6” GP100. I find them to be excessively muzzle heavy for my tastes. I like the 6” half lug and 4” full lug. I also like my 3” SP101, but I never cared for the fixed sights, so I finally broke down and had a S&W J frame sight installed.
 
Your hands your choise

If you guy are selling a stainless six inch gp100 with adjustable sights please let me know.

I love mine and would not mind picking up anouther one to keep in the truck. (yes I have a lock box in the truck). I seem to be able to put lead on target further back with the longer barrel. If anyone in the mid missouri area has a half lug 6 inch I would like to give it a try.

My current six inch full lug GP nocks down plates, kills the deadly soda cans, did the job on a road struck deer, and lives in the lock box by my bed. I have never have had a Fail to Fire, or fail to extract with comercial ammo newer than world war two.

With the 148 gr wadcutters I build it makes polite little noises and punchs nice round holes. With those wad cutters it has been the "first" handgun for a great number of people
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The heaver weight seems to suck up a lot of recoil so get back on target faster.
 
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