Ruger SP101 8-Shot 22lr

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Pretty gun, I agree about the sight, a plain vertical target blade would look classier. Personally I like the half lug and I figure the Ruger is heavy enough not to need any more weight. I also would like to see some groups off a rest with some standard velocity or CCI Green Tag to show what the gun will do. All of my rimfires seem to benefit from target ammo, although my S&W 17 does almost as well with Win SuperX. BTW I'm not going to Camp Perry either.
 
Anyone know the official name for this stock?
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@Fletchbutt

the skeleton stock is the Zytel stock...also referred to as the Ruger Canoe Paddle....I have 3 of them and I love them....still trying to find the elusive 10/22 version
 
my only reservation is that the revolver only has fiber optic sights for the front.
i would have preferred both front and rear such as found on the Single-Ten

it is nice to see another "Kit Gun" on the market, S&W had pretty much cornered it.
 
I'll be very interested in one of these if a spring kit comes available that drops the double action pull to around 8/9 pounds.In the meantime my Model 18 will be my all round favourite rimfire.
Deadduck357: Thanks for the pics and the write up. Much appreciated.
 
Some here are being just a tad harsh with OP. He posted info many have been seeking on a new gun much anticipated by some; he wasn't challenging anyone to a shooting contest, you know.
Still, some more rigorous testing of the guns accuracy potential would seem in order.

I do hope it sells well for Ruger, but I myself will have to pass on it:
a bit heavy for a kit revolver
a bit short for a target revolver (although pinned front sights can easily be changed)
not truly a great matchup as a practice clone companion to my centerfire SP101
small frame rimfire DA triggers all tend to be a bit heavy, but >11# is not "to die for"

a small frame rimfire DA with all-time best-in-class DA trigger, now that would be more 'compelling'

Their new Single Six is a little more appealing to me, but I am just not that into rimfire SAs. Always thought it was a bit of a shame that Ruger didn't do a DA version of that, preferably with LR/WMR dual cylinders, not unlike the old Hi-Std Double Nines... but I reckon they see no need to mess with success, not for as well as their Single Sixes sell.

As limited as the market is for small frame size rimfire DA revolvers, you have to give them some credit for at least bringing something to the marketplace.
 
I do like rimfire SAs but have not yet warmed up to the Single-Ten. I will be obtaining one of the new Sp101s for sure. I have one of the earlier versions, 4 inch, half-lug and it's a fun shooter. ('Course, I ain't going to Camp Perry either.)
 
The front sight is steel, not plastic. If you don't like it, it is easily replaced. I don't like fiber optic sights either but like the sixgun and will probably get one. The first thing I'll do is replace the front sight. No big deal.

If you can't put meat in the pot with an adjustable sighted 4" .22LR, the problem ain't your pistol.

The is the exact sixgun everybody has been asking for. Ruger responded and upped the capacity to boot. If you don't like it, don't buy one. Lots of folks do and will.
 
After the intial surge in sales, I suspect they will sell in the $500 area.

You may notice that the SP-101 has a higher MSRP than the regular SP. I suspect they actually cost more to make which blows a hole in the argument that 22's should always be cheaper than their centerfire counterpart.
 
I like it with the 4" barrel and 1/2 lug. Heck, my complaint if any is it should be lighter, not longer. I carry a 22 as a "finisher" when hunting, 4" packs much more comfortable than a 6". I love the 8 shot capacity. A few snake rounds and still have 6 shots of CCI mini-mags. 2" barrel is too short, 6" too long, 4" just right!
If I want a target 22, I'll pull out the Ruger MKII.
I guess I am the ideal customer for it, and pleased it is several hundred less than the S&W.
 
CraigC said:
The front sight is steel, not plastic. If you don't like it, it is easily replaced. I don't like fiber optic sights either but like the sixgun and will probably get one. The first thing I'll do is replace the front sight. No big deal.

If you can't put meat in the pot with an adjustable sighted 4" .22LR, the problem ain't your pistol.

The is the exact sixgun everybody has been asking for. Ruger responded and upped the capacity to boot. If you don't like it, don't buy one. Lots of folks do and will.
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Psst. It's an "eightgun". And yes, the front sight is dovetail mounted, so it is a no-brainer to put whatever sight is desired on the front (much easier than the SA Rugers).

Also, the SP-101 (KSP-242-8) is now on the Ruger website.

Dan
 
Psst, it's a revolver, it's a sixgun. No matter if it holds five rounds, six, seven, eight, nine ten or twelve. It's a sixgun.
 
Can't get 'em in California or Massachusetts.
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Oh for goodness sake...:fire:

What now? A loaded chamber indicator & mag disconnect on a wheelgun?:banghead:

Seriously, my guess would be they haven't been submitted for [strike]extortion[/strike] testing yet.

I like it. Might be hard to justify $500+ for a .22 wheelgun till ya see the S&W at $900+.:eek: Or a 50YO K frame @ $2K+. :eek::eek:

Half lug barrel... classic look and a bit lighter than the unnecessary full lug.
4" barrel works for me. I'm sure other lengths will come if the pistol sells.

The grips are the ones everybody has been clamoring for since they left the GP100.
 
Fishslayer said:
Oh for goodness sake...:fire:

What now? A loaded chamber indicator & mag disconnect on a wheelgun?:banghead:

Seriously, my guess would be they haven't been submitted for [strike]extortion[/strike] testing yet.

I like it. Might be hard to justify $500+ for a .22 wheelgun till ya see the S&W at $900+.:eek: Or a 50YO K frame @ $2K+. :eek::eek:

Half lug barrel... classic look and a bit lighter than the unnecessary full lug.
4" barrel works for me. I'm sure other lengths will come if the pistol sells.

The grips are the ones everybody has been clamoring for since they left the GP100.
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While $500 for a 22 seems steep... that's a 22 that your great grandkids will be shooting long after you're worm food.
 
I agree, the price strikes me as reasonable enough (the real street price) for a real decent quality new revolver these days.

I wasn't knockin' it, it just doesn't quite fill my niche, 'cause my unfilled niche has gotten ever narrower, that's all. Was a time I wanted a rimfire SP101, having failed to snarf one up whilst they were still in production. Wanted some other stuff worse since then, and got it. Getting ever older and ever slower to jump on new models, but still glad to see Ruger doing things. Hope they sell a ton of 'em.
 
I'm with Harmon, I want this thing to last & have no doubts that it'll be around long after I'm not. :)
Denis
 
$500 for a .22LR revolver that you can shoot several hundred thousand rounds with, through the course of at least three or four lifetimes IS cheap. You'll typically get more use out of a $500 .22 revolver than any other chambering.
 
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