My firends father is selling his SP101 SS 2-1/4” barrel for $425. I've always wanted a .357, but waned to know peoples opinions on this gun. It is in the box, never been fired. Thoughts? Favorite bullet/load? Thanks. -Aaron
Ruger SP101 .357mag
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Just finished the mirror polish job on the sp101. Also did the trigger job. Everything worked out perfectly. Took a really long time though. I'm now in love with this little revolver. I wish I had a better camera. These pics really don't do it justice. -Aaron
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Here is the progress I've made so far on the mirror finish job. It's starting to come around. Probably a few more hours hand polishing with some Mother's Mag polish and a final finish with Flitz and this little fella will be done.
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I noticed how sharp the hammer was on mine. My project for this gun is to learn how to shoot double action so it hasn't bothered me yet. Got a Bianchi “Professional” model 100 holster that seems to work pretty well.
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I really like how this thing shoots. Handles the .357 loads easily, didn't tear up my hand or anything. There was a burred edge on the side of the hammer that would catch my thumb occasionally while cocking, but some fine grit sand paper cleaned it right up. I'm putting a mirror polish on it now. I'll post pics when I finish. It should look pretty good.
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I have found these small revolver can be brutal with heavy loads. I carry a S&W 340 PD, only 12 ounces and a 357 Mag. I carry Hydra Shok 38 +Ps in mine. This is my conceal carry pistol.
I prefer my Smith L Frame with a 6 inch barrel for serious range time and hunting.
Jerry
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I'm thinking that I want to:
Have you thought about shooting it yet?
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This is a fantastic little revolver. I'm thinking that I want to: 1) Replace the 14lb mainspring with a 12lb spring 2) Replace the front sight with a night sight 3) smooth the trigger pull 4) give it a mirror polish I've found some great info for these procedures with this revolver. I think the only thing I don't want to fool with is the front sight because I don't have a drill press and would rather someone do it correctly. I figured out how to replace the mainspring, it's really easy. As far as smoothing the trigger pull, that will be an adventure seeing as I have little experience with revolvers. This will definitely be a good learning experience.
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I use an SP101 as my belt gun when I am spending time at the deer shack. We have difficulties with dog packs and also have Timber Wolves the last two years. Come to think of it there have been fewer dogs since the wolves showed up. I load my SP101 with 158 cast bullets at about 950 fps. Two speed loaders complete the kit. It is my most used handgun.
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I put th hogue grip on it. Took about 30 seconds to install. Was easier to install without lookng at the directions honestly. The grip feels great. I'm very satisfied with the $20 investment. Now to just get the spring replacement kit.
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I got a 2” .357 magnum this morning. I shot 25 rounds through it and am very pleased. It is perfectly zeroed with a 150 grain SWC, 3 grains of bullseye, load. .38 Special brass. I expect that is all I will ever shoot in it.
I found the factory trigger to be very acceptable.
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I've watched a few videos on how to dissassemble this revolver. It seems very simple. I do have to ask though, how does one replace the mainspring? Every video I have seen has the mainspring being compressed to dissassemble, but I would need to decompress to change it out. I am worried I would not be able to re-compress the new spring in order to fit the assembly back into the handle. Any tips?
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Separate question, what is the small copper cylinder sitting in the rubber at the base of the handle?
The copper cylinder is a spacer. The grips are held by a screw up into pistol grip into a yoke. The spacer saves the screw from wear and fills gap where yoke snaps into the frame. Depending on the type of grip you use the spacer may or may not be needed.
Good luck Bob D.
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Would make a dandy trail gun, like to have one myself.
Ron
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I thnk I'm going to get the replacement springs and a hogue grip. I have pretty small hands for a guy, and so far I'm really happy with hoe the gun fits my hand. I took the grip off last night and started fooling around. I have an exploded view in the ruger manual that came with the gun, so I'll probably sit down with that when the springs come in. Separate question, what is the small copper cylinder sitting in the rubber at the base of the handle? Thanks. Aaron
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My wife shoots a sp101 Ruger. It is her carry gun. She likes 38 special 125 factory loads. Less recoil and easier to get ammo. I needed to change grips to a rubber Hogue grip as the Ruger grips were uncomfortable for her smaller hands. They seem to have made a great difference in her accuracy. 3 to 4 inch groups at 10 yards. She likes it and I am not allowed to touch her “GUN".
The price seems fair for the hardware and well worth shooting.
Bob D
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Do it yourself. It's REAL easy. Once the grip is off, it will make sense. Go to Ruger and get a diagram of the gun, exploded view. I am pretty sure I got it from their website. That will show you how simple it is. Don't sweat it.
http://www.okiegunsmithshop.com/RugSP101.jpg
this will get you a copy
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A little sideways here, but what is the main difference between a GP100 and a Security Six, besides the grip frame? Same lockwork? I had a Security Six 6” that was tuned up, it was a natural pointer for DA shooting. Should have kept it. If the SP101 is typical of everything else Ruger makes it should last a long long time. Congratulations on your new toy, ambi. I got some loads from Speer for .38+p in short barrels if you're interested. They all use the 125 Gold Dot.
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