[mbott]

Today was a very good day. Decided to pick up a Ruger SP101 to replace one I sold several years ago during a bad, almost terminal, case of CZ-itis. This one has the 3 1/16" barrel where my previous one had the 2 1/4" barrel. Won't be able to get to the range until Friday afternoon, but I plan on several hours of shooting.

What started this was a shooting buddy brought one to the range a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't put it down. Accurate too: much more so than the 2 1/4" one I had before. Hope this new one does as well.

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Mike

[guffster]

I've always wanted to get one of those myself, just haven't gotten around to it yet. Hope you enjoy it!

[Jesse]

The SP-101 is truly an awesome revolver. In the .357 mag. model, I have shot 2 1/2" groups at 25 yds. with 125gr. Federal without feeling like my hands and arms are taking a beating. 110gr Federal is just as accurate and even more pleasant to shoot since it is a milder load. Two things you may want to consider if you plan on carrying your SP-101 is a carry melt and an action job. SP-101's are rugged, durable, and accurate... they are not however slicked up internally nor externally. I can reccomend two gunsmiths that can do the previously mentioned work(s) very reasonably: Karl Sokol of Chestnut Mt. Sports (802) 438-5732, and Don Williams of the Action Works/Pick-a-Grip (928) 636-1691. Don is a GunandGame.com Guest Moderator. Karl has worked on at least two SP-101's for me and his work is fabulous. He performed a carry melt, action job, trigger polish, cylinder chamfer, bead blast, and installed an Ashley Tritium front sight. Don has a package he offers for the SP-101, and his work is also fabulous.

Safe shooting!

[oneastrix]

Excellent gun. I cannot say enough for them. I know several fellow officers who carry them as an off duty weapon. Good purchase as you already know!

[Mark]

Pictures, Jesse! We need pictures! I'd love to see the SP101 you described. Sounds really nice.

Speaking of SP101's, I saw on Lipsey's website they had 9mm SP's for sale. Thinking that their website must be outdated, or maybe they bought a truckload of the last ones, I sent them a message. A very nice sales woman called me the next day and assured me that they do still receive them from Ruger, apparently a Lipsey's-only product. Anyway, she said they were presently sold out, but had more on order and would call me when they arrive.

Talk about customer service!