Fuelburns1
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I'll play. Sorry for the poor quality but here is my 3" .357 above my 2" 9mm I picked up two days ago. Now I'm really looking for a .32 magnum but can't find one anywhere. 
SP101 Picture Thread
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Yowzah! Lots' of cool pics over at Gemini Customs! For example ...
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gunhappy
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Hey IrvJR
Why did you get rid of the badgers? Were they uncomfortable? I always liked the look, but the price was a bit more than I want to pay(I'm Cheap). I am considering a set of wooden inserts for the factory grips. I have a set of Hogue Monogrips (rubber) that I got w/ the gun, but didn't care for for carry, which is this little guys primary mission in life.
Why did you get rid of the badgers? Were they uncomfortable? I always liked the look, but the price was a bit more than I want to pay(I'm Cheap). I am considering a set of wooden inserts for the factory grips. I have a set of Hogue Monogrips (rubber) that I got w/ the gun, but didn't care for for carry, which is this little guys primary mission in life.
Hey Gunhappy,
I really liked the Badger Grips, but they did have some drawbacks for me. I eventually sold them because although they had some advantages over the factory grips, I decided I'd rather just use the factory grips and save some money for other projects.
Here's what I liked about them,
1. Really, really well made and very good looking. The workmanship on them was outstanding. I was really pleasantly surprised and impressed when I received them.
2. They concealed well, but they also offered a good grip on the gun. I have medium/large hands with long fingers. The added thickness of the boot grips filled my hand better than the skinny factory grips.
3. The gun pointed really well for me with the grips.
4. The grips weren't sticky like rubber grips and your shirt doesn't get stuck on it if you're wearing it on a holster.
The drawbacks for me were the following,
1. There didn't seem to be a lot of clearance for use with a speed loader (HKS type that holds 5 rounds). Sometimes when using the loader I'd get interference from the grip and have to be more careful about aligning the rounds with the chambers in order to avoid banging/rubbing the grips.
2. When I ejected spent or live rounds from the cylinder, sometimes the round closest to the grip would get caught on the grip as I tried to clear the chambers. Once again, it seemed like this was due to the tight clearance/tolerance on the grip.
Overall I really liked the grips, but the factory grips are also quite nice, and even though they are a little skinnier than the badgers, they are still quite ergonomic.
I also like Eagle Secret Service grips. the finish on the eagle grip that I've handled wasn't as nice as the Badgers that i've owned, but it was still very nice. That's primarily because the eagle I handled had a less shiny finish. Also, The eagles fit my hand nicely, but were slimmer near the cylinder to allow more clearance for a speedloader. Overall, if I wanted to spend some bucks on nice wood grips, I would probably opt for the Eagle secret service because they offer a little more clearance, yet are still nice and ergomic and good looking.
Gotta go. Sorry for the rambling reply.
I really liked the Badger Grips, but they did have some drawbacks for me. I eventually sold them because although they had some advantages over the factory grips, I decided I'd rather just use the factory grips and save some money for other projects.
Here's what I liked about them,
1. Really, really well made and very good looking. The workmanship on them was outstanding. I was really pleasantly surprised and impressed when I received them.
2. They concealed well, but they also offered a good grip on the gun. I have medium/large hands with long fingers. The added thickness of the boot grips filled my hand better than the skinny factory grips.
3. The gun pointed really well for me with the grips.
4. The grips weren't sticky like rubber grips and your shirt doesn't get stuck on it if you're wearing it on a holster.
The drawbacks for me were the following,
1. There didn't seem to be a lot of clearance for use with a speed loader (HKS type that holds 5 rounds). Sometimes when using the loader I'd get interference from the grip and have to be more careful about aligning the rounds with the chambers in order to avoid banging/rubbing the grips.
2. When I ejected spent or live rounds from the cylinder, sometimes the round closest to the grip would get caught on the grip as I tried to clear the chambers. Once again, it seemed like this was due to the tight clearance/tolerance on the grip.
Overall I really liked the grips, but the factory grips are also quite nice, and even though they are a little skinnier than the badgers, they are still quite ergonomic.
I also like Eagle Secret Service grips. the finish on the eagle grip that I've handled wasn't as nice as the Badgers that i've owned, but it was still very nice. That's primarily because the eagle I handled had a less shiny finish. Also, The eagles fit my hand nicely, but were slimmer near the cylinder to allow more clearance for a speedloader. Overall, if I wanted to spend some bucks on nice wood grips, I would probably opt for the Eagle secret service because they offer a little more clearance, yet are still nice and ergomic and good looking.
Gotta go. Sorry for the rambling reply.
gunhappy
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Re Eagles
I looked at the Eagle SS grips too, but they seem to be hit or miss as far as quality goes.(from internet chatter). I actually prefer the look of the SS checkered grip and that was at one time an option, tho if I can't try it on my Sp, then I don't foresee me getting any. Thanks for your prompt and well articulated response.
I looked at the Eagle SS grips too, but they seem to be hit or miss as far as quality goes.(from internet chatter). I actually prefer the look of the SS checkered grip and that was at one time an option, tho if I can't try it on my Sp, then I don't foresee me getting any. Thanks for your prompt and well articulated response.
2ndamd
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Great Thread with cool pictures!
This 2.25" .357 mag with Ivory Lett inserts has been my carry peice for over 6 years now. I love them Rugers!
This 2.25" .357 mag with Ivory Lett inserts has been my carry peice for over 6 years now. I love them Rugers!
Homemade Grip Panels
I got a little bored last night so I thought I would try my hand at making some grip panels for my new SP101. I had some good ole Texas Mesquite pieces left over from another project so I got out the scoll saw and files and went to work.. This is what I came up with. As you can tell they are a little ruff. I am starting to look for other wood to work now. I think it took about an hour to do this pair and it shows.
I got a little bored last night so I thought I would try my hand at making some grip panels for my new SP101. I had some good ole Texas Mesquite pieces left over from another project so I got out the scoll saw and files and went to work.. This is what I came up with. As you can tell they are a little ruff. I am starting to look for other wood to work now. I think it took about an hour to do this pair and it shows.
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Hey Dtalley
I don't think they look so bad...Send em to me rather than throwin em out!
I don't think they look so bad...Send em to me rather than throwin em out!
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Whoah! Love the top pic, Ultraman! Nice collection!
yhtomit
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Fuelburns1, Ultraman -- how are the 9mms?
I like (though I own only a single example) revolvers in what are conventionally autopistol calibers, and I see that both of you have 9mm SP101s.
a) Any idea if these are still made? I have not seen any among the current-make Rugers I've seen in gun shops. Were yours hard to find?
b) How do you like yours? Obviously well enough to have them rather than melt them down for spoons and candleholders, but beyond that? I would imagine that they'd have negligible recoil from such a beefy gun; is that a fair statement? Accuracy to your satisfaction?
This is on my list of guns to seek; tell me if I should beware anything about them.
Cheers,
timothy
I like (though I own only a single example) revolvers in what are conventionally autopistol calibers, and I see that both of you have 9mm SP101s.
a) Any idea if these are still made? I have not seen any among the current-make Rugers I've seen in gun shops. Were yours hard to find?
b) How do you like yours? Obviously well enough to have them rather than melt them down for spoons and candleholders, but beyond that? I would imagine that they'd have negligible recoil from such a beefy gun; is that a fair statement? Accuracy to your satisfaction?
This is on my list of guns to seek; tell me if I should beware anything about them.
Cheers,
timothy
Gemini Customs 3" .357 SP101
Hi -
Here are two pictures of my new 3" .357 SP-101 worked over by Marc:
I ordered the Bead Blast package with a 4 port compensation job, Tritium Small Wonder front sight, and Crimson Trace grips. 10lb DA / 4 lb SA trigger job. Having owned a 4" GP-100 in the past, I was curious how the SP-101 would handle the same .357 loads. With the comp, the recoil was VERY manageable - the gun pushed straight back and I had extremely fast follow-up shots with 145gr Silvertips. Sight acquisition is very easy.
After a few weeks of owning the SP, I decided it was not just a bedside gun for my wife, but very suitable for general carry. Marc had one of Matt Del Fatti's LP holsters available and having had a great experience with the same holster for my CDP Pro, I bought the holster in the second picture. The fit and finish from both Marc and Matt are exceptional and I could not have been happier with the results.
Will post some more pictures later.
Cheers!
Hi -
Here are two pictures of my new 3" .357 SP-101 worked over by Marc:
I ordered the Bead Blast package with a 4 port compensation job, Tritium Small Wonder front sight, and Crimson Trace grips. 10lb DA / 4 lb SA trigger job. Having owned a 4" GP-100 in the past, I was curious how the SP-101 would handle the same .357 loads. With the comp, the recoil was VERY manageable - the gun pushed straight back and I had extremely fast follow-up shots with 145gr Silvertips. Sight acquisition is very easy.
After a few weeks of owning the SP, I decided it was not just a bedside gun for my wife, but very suitable for general carry. Marc had one of Matt Del Fatti's LP holsters available and having had a great experience with the same holster for my CDP Pro, I bought the holster in the second picture. The fit and finish from both Marc and Matt are exceptional and I could not have been happier with the results.
Will post some more pictures later.
Cheers!
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Very nice, PK! Looking forward to your additional pics. Looks like Gemini does good work ...
Damn those are some fine lookin' guns.... I can't take it any longer, my GP-100 needs a little brother. If all goes well I'll be trying/buying a friend's this weekend!!
Legionnaire and Spin180 - great photos! I think I'll be adding the clipdraw to my 101 if I decide to buy it!
Legionnaire and Spin180 - great photos! I think I'll be adding the clipdraw to my 101 if I decide to buy it!
Unisaw
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pK14, please keep us updated regarding how you like the tritium small wonder front sight. I am considering that sight.
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Glad to see great minds think alike.After owning 6" GP100 SS heavy for years,I started to look for a carry.Happened onto a SP101 32 H&R that was the mini me to my GP.Sorrry no pics,no special mods....yet.By the way new member here and would like to say great site
Glad to see great minds think alike.After owning 6" GP100 SS heavy for years,I started to look for a carry.Happened onto a SP101 32 H&R that was the mini me to my GP.Sorrry no pics,no special mods....yet.By the way new member here and would like to say great site
More Gemini Custom SP101 shots
Hello all -
Here are a few more pictures. For Unisaw - the Small Wonder Tritium sight is fantastic. In customizing the revolver, Marc and I discussed in great detail the compensator and front sight work. I opted for a 4 port on the 3" barrel specifically for the tritium sight. If I went with the 5 port job, the front sight would foul after a few shots. Granted, that is a non-issue for a real fight, however, I like to shoot this guy quite a bit and the sight stays nice and clean. A very fair compromise in my book between recoil reduction and employment factors (lighting and carry).
There was a recent poll discussing night sights and lasers. I have to say, I like the flexibility of having both. Since my wife needs to be able to use it and doesn't frequent the range, snap caps and the laser are great indoor training and she is used to them. If I didn't like the CTC grips, then I would be okay with just the tritium sight. Nice clear picture in all light conditions. If you were on the fence about it, my humble observations are that you will enjoy the upgrade.
On to the pictures:
Close up of the ports and the front sight:
The business end:
Shooter side:
Cheers,
Pk
Hello all -
Here are a few more pictures. For Unisaw - the Small Wonder Tritium sight is fantastic. In customizing the revolver, Marc and I discussed in great detail the compensator and front sight work. I opted for a 4 port on the 3" barrel specifically for the tritium sight. If I went with the 5 port job, the front sight would foul after a few shots. Granted, that is a non-issue for a real fight, however, I like to shoot this guy quite a bit and the sight stays nice and clean. A very fair compromise in my book between recoil reduction and employment factors (lighting and carry).
There was a recent poll discussing night sights and lasers. I have to say, I like the flexibility of having both. Since my wife needs to be able to use it and doesn't frequent the range, snap caps and the laser are great indoor training and she is used to them. If I didn't like the CTC grips, then I would be okay with just the tritium sight. Nice clear picture in all light conditions. If you were on the fence about it, my humble observations are that you will enjoy the upgrade.
On to the pictures:
Close up of the ports and the front sight:
The business end:
Shooter side:
Cheers,
Pk
gunhappy
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Say PK...
If ya don't mind, how much did that carry pkg set ya back, and also, are the ctc grips comfortable? I am not sure if they will suit me, tho I am open to opinions. I like the look of the factory grips w/wood inserts, or the Eagle ss grips. I havent tried a set of ctc grips as most of the gun guys I know are a bunch of auto snobs (as in.. why would you carry such an antique? Didn't you know only old men carry revolvers?). How do the ctc's hold up to recoil? I shoot Rem 125 gr sjhp.
If ya don't mind, how much did that carry pkg set ya back, and also, are the ctc grips comfortable? I am not sure if they will suit me, tho I am open to opinions. I like the look of the factory grips w/wood inserts, or the Eagle ss grips. I havent tried a set of ctc grips as most of the gun guys I know are a bunch of auto snobs (as in.. why would you carry such an antique? Didn't you know only old men carry revolvers?). How do the ctc's hold up to recoil? I shoot Rem 125 gr sjhp.
Dan M.
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Here's mine: stock .38 Special
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FortyFive70
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I love this thread and have been following it for days. I have an SP101, but it's all stock. You guys have convinced be to buy a Houge monogrip. Maybe rosewood.
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