Why would you not buy an SP101?

[farronwolf]

Ok, I have pretty well made up my mind that I am going to get an SP101 with a 3 inch barrel in the pretty near future.

It is going to cost about 500 bucks out the door with a set of Hogue grips. This is a client of mine, I don't question the price of things, since when I give him a bill he pays it.

Anyway, this will be carried occasionally but really is going to be purchased for the purpose of shooting during a proficiency test for a Texas CHL Instructors class. It might also be used as a knock around gun at deer camp and some range time.

Are there any reasons anyone would not purchase this gun. I like Ruger wheel guns, as I already have a GP100 and a Redhawk, but figure the SP101 will fit the nitch between the GP100 and a S&W 642.

I appreciate any comments you all have good or bad.

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[AZ Husker]

Takes too long to read all the warnings engraved on the barrel!

[unclenunzie]

Because you already have one? ;)

Seriously though, a reason NOT to buy one after all my research led me to buy one.... Maybe if you like smoother lines and a more refined look, and don't want to polish things yourself, you could spend more on an S&W. Or if weight is an issue. Other than that, I can't think of any right now. On the good, I like it's "bulletproof" construction and the modular design. I'm new with wheel guns, and took a look under the side plate of my S&W 686 - then put it right back on again thinking I might mess it up. Did not have any such fear with the SP101, I think the easy detail strip is a great design feature.

It won't be as smooth a trigger as S&W but you already know that, that's about it. I love mine in 2.25" 357.

unclenunzie

[cj]

Only thing that stopped me for a while was that I couldn't find one in stock anywhere. Now I did, and it has a happy new home.

[Wasabi]

Sure would like to find one in .22LR.

[jahwarrior72]

i can't think of a single reason not to. i've been looking at the same gun, in .357, to buy, when i get my taxes done.

[jjwestbrook]

i love mine , its the 2-1/4" barrel

[Eagleks]

Because I could get a GP100 instead.

[slade]

They are beautiful guns. I hope to have one b4 the year is out.

Will using a wheel gun vs. an automatic affect your testing as it does for a regular TX CHL?

[farronwolf]

Because I could get a GP100 instead.

But I already have a GP100. Would you rather have 2 GP100s or one 100 and one 101?

[Danimal]

I've got nothin'.

[Horsetrader]

Why would I not buy a SP101 ? Because I don't want an accurate, reliable, built to last, 357 blaster, relatively inexpensive wheel gun in my stable. Okay, that is all I got and I'm exhausted from the extreme sarcasm I had to force at that.

[kpw]

Because I don't have a desire for a semi-small .357 wheelgun. As good as it is, I don't have a need or desire to own one. I like the ballistics of the .357 in 4" barrel better and I'll stick to the .38 if I need a 2".

[jc80la]

It's a heavy gun. It's great.. wonderful..sturdy... But it is heavy.

[bmcgilvray]

Because there are good 2 1/2-inch and 3-inch Smith & Wesson K-Frame .357 Magnums available on the used market and I'd prefer one of them.

In my view the SP101 is the very best revolver Ruger has introduced. It is a better bet than .357 Magnum J-Frame Smith & Wesson revolvers of any kind. The SP101 is civilized to shoot, even with full house .357 Magnum loads. I like its factory grips.

The only thing that can compare with the SP101 is the Colt Magnum Carry and those are long discontinued, hard to find, and pricey.