New 4-Inch Ruger SP Announced

[DPris]

The full-lugged 4-inch adjustable-sighted SP 101 has been formally announced.
Not a bad little gun for trail use. Full velocities of the bigger GP without the weight, and with the ability to sight in a specific load.
MIM hammer now, sharp edges are gone.
Denis

 

[Gary A]

Although, at this point, I probably have no need for one of these, I suspect it will be a good seller and I'm glad Ruger has come out with this version. Excellent. Ruger has been getting a lot more creative lately, that's for sure.

 

[DPris]

I'm glad to see 'em exploring possibilities with the SP.
Denis

 

[Gary A]

You betcha!

 

[DPris]

Now, if they could just put out a 3-shot .45 Colt version....
Denis

 

[Bush Pilot]

I'm glad to see 'em exploring possibilities with the SP.
Denis

Yeah, they might even bring it back in a .22 LR with adj sights

 

[DPris]

Naw! Can't see that ever happening.
Who'd buy one?
Denis

 

[Triggernosis]

Where'd you see that, Denis?
Oh hell yeah! They're gonna do well with that gun.

 

[jon86]

This is really cool. It gives you the advantages of a 4 inch barrel velocity and sight radius with the slimness of a 5 shot for comfy cozy IWB goodness.

 

[DPris]

Got the release from Ruger today, I've had the gun since last week.
Denis

 

[Loosedhorse]

Smith used to have a 5-inch Model 60 J-frame. Great gun: fine grip for smaller hands, and little recoil. Maybe this Ruger will accomplish the same things.

 

[22-rimfire]

...sharp edges are gone.

Now that is good news. I might even take a look at one, otherwise, I will stick with my GP100 or a Smith.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

You know, I've often wondered why Ruger hasn't made a 7 shot GP100 like the S&W 686+, or an 8 shot like the S&W 627. I don't know if the frame and cylinder are big enough for an 8 shot, but certainly 7. Is it tradition?

A 4 inch SP101 sounds cool, but it fits in between usefulness categories for me. I own a 3" SP101 and it is my favorite carry gun (I love it. It's the perfect carry gun for me.) , but I don't think I'd pick up a 4" for the little bit of extra velocity it will get me. The longer bbl and adjustable sights could be detrimental for concealed carry, and a full size GP100 or S&W 686 seem a better choice for hunting, range, or home defense.

I bet it will make a really nice trail gun though for those really concerned about weight.

 

[proven]

 

[W.E.G.]

Does it have a lawyer's billboard on the other side of the barrel?

 

[jon86]

 

[DPris]

2-line warning on the bottom of the lug, like the new .22.
Denis

 

[Monster Zero]

Well now... I think I'm married to someone who needs one of those. Then I can inherit the 3" one sitting in the nightstand.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Isn't photoshop amazing? Can't see one trace of that billboard!

 

[Bush Pilot]

Damn Ruger for doing this. I'd recently sworn off buying any more guns and then they do this. This has been a really difficult 7 days for me.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

A 4 inch 5 shooter? No thanks. I agree with 460Kodiak, it's an in between gun for me, too.

 

[Owen Sparks]

I like this idea! The .357 is not really itself when the barrel is shorter than 4".

 

[Psa1m144]

I'm strangely attracted to this revolver.... Up until now I've been a semi-only type of guy, but this one might change things for me

 

[lobo9er]

looks boss to me. I wish they would make an unfluted cyclinder for the sp101.

 

[9mmepiphany]

A 4 inch 5 shooter? No thanks. I agree with 460Kodiak, it's an in between gun for me, too.

Just doesn't make much sense to me either.

Now if they would bring back the .327 Magnum as a 6-shooter, they might be on to something