Ruger Sp101

[HiVolt]

The gf wants a ruger sp101 when she get her lic. Pros and cons please. How much?

 

[Negotiator]

The gf wants a ruger sp101 when she get her lic. Pros and cons please. How much?

Got one for my wife and she likes it. Got it in .38 special. Easy to shoot, handles nicely and easy to clean. A good selection I would say...

 

[JimB]

+1

I'll second that.

JimB

 

[Larry Legend]

I shot one before and the only thing I didn't like were the factory grips. They were too small and there were no finger grooves. I think I would have been happier if it had hogue (sp?) grips.

 

[jar]

They're a bit heavy for pocket carry, but the extra weight makes the recoil much lighter than an airweight smith. I'd be a lot more comfortable recommending the SP101 for a new shooter than a 642/442 for this reason. After shooting one, I really wanted one. I think making me buy new guns is why Negotiator puts them in IDPA matches as pickup guns.

I'd expect to pay about $450 for a new one.

 

[xstickfightx]

I got a Ruger sp101 as my first pistol. Mine has the 3" barrel. I found it a little heavy and large to carry for only 5 shot cylinder. That said, it is a stout pistol, and I shoot all sorts of .357 and .38 reloads through it. I think I paid 400 and change at 4 seasons. I don't carry it often, unless I am wandering around the woods.

 

[Squished]

I own two. One in .22 and one in .357 mag.

Love them!

 

[M1911]

They're a bit heavy for pocket carry, but the extra weight makes the recoil much lighter than an airweight smith. I'd be a lot more comfortable recommending the SP101 for a new shooter than a 642/442 for this reason.

Agree completely.

 

[jenlynn724]

We have one in .357.. I like it, but it's too chunky for me to conceal.. It shoots great though..