Well, I just made arrangements to join the SP101 club. I have owned A LOT of guns over the years, but one I have never had (and always meant to) was a SP101. I opted for the 2 1/4 inch .357 Mag bobbed hammer DAO. NIB, out the door, for $375. I pick it up on Friday.
What I really wanted was a DAO 3" gun, but that is not an option from the factory. So, there might be a 3" version in my future and some lock-work switching if that is feasible. We will see how I like the 2 1/4".
I'm thinking I'll probably qualify with the SP101 as an off-duty gun with the PD (provided they let me, I generally get a lot of groans when I pull out my bag of guns on qualification day). I see the SP as more of a belt gun, but I'll be like DR Snubnose, carrying two revolvers, when I opt for the SP as my primary. SP in a belt or IWB holster, S&W 37-2 DAO in my pocket as a backup. I figure I'll carry the SP loaded with magnums and any spare ammo will be .38 Special +P so I can reload either revolver with it.