bigmike45,
Congrats on a great lookin' pair of 5-shot 6-shooters! And the leather is nice too!
Can you elaborate on the 'carry' difference between the 2.25" and the 3.25" SP101? Does the extra inch get in the way when sitting down in the car, i.e. hitting the seat or seat belt, etc.? I generally carry a S&W 60 [2.25" barrel] OWB in a Simply Rugged Pancake holster and it is a nice fit and doesn't get in the way at all, just curious about the extra bit of length.
Also, does the hammer of your SP101 ever 'poke' you in the side? Or is that one reason you also have a hammerless version?
I have two of the S&W 60 .357 snubbies and love them, but every time I see a good lookin' example, like yours, of the SP101, I get the bug to add one of those to my collection. I do not like the stock Ruger grips; rather I am a fan of wood grips or other smooth grips that do not 'stick' to clothing when carrying.