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About LinkBacksGreat choice. I've had mine for a couple years and love it. My LGS now has a factory engraved one with wood grip inserts. It's all I can do to keep from trading mine in on it. I'd like to have a 3" model too.
This is a discussion on Joining the SP101 Club within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; Great choice. I've had mine for a couple years and love it. My LGS now has a factory engraved one with wood grip inserts. It's ...
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Great choice. I've had mine for a couple years and love it. My LGS now has a factory engraved one with wood grip inserts. It's all I can do to keep from trading mine in on it. I'd like to have a 3" model too.
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When was the last time you read anyone criticize the SP101? Exactly. Even Jesus owned a Ruger. Congrats.
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I purchased one a couple of weeks ago and mechanically it is a great gun.
However, I would warn anyone with arthritis that the trigger guard is too close to the grip when shooting .357.
The guard hits my knuckles and it HURTS.
.38's are OK.
I looked at changing grips, but due to the frame design I don't see how that would help.
Has anyone else had this problem and found a cure?
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Congrats and thanks for the picture. How do you like the grips? I think thats all I would be changing. Have you shot it yet?
Originally Posted by oldcurmudgeo
Try shooting some 158 grain +p Lead Semi Wadcutter Hollow Points through the gun.
These are an excellent self defense round.
Hand strength can make a difference in recoil control .
Sometimes health issues may require a less powerful round to be able to control the recoil.
Regards,
OS
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I haven't fired this one yet CowbyColby, but I fired one identical to it this past weekend. The grips seemed to work okay for me, though I think I'd prefer some that are a little longer to help with higher power .357 loads. I only get about half of my pinky on the grip. Honestly though, I can't say I'm displeased with the stock grips, but I have no doubt there are better options for me. I may pick up a couple different kinds and experiment. I currently have Federal Hydra-Shoks in .357 and Hornady Critical Defense in .38+p in my ammo can, but I'm certainly taking recommendations for other rounds, so I'm taking Old School's post as a recommendation. Thank you for that! Since I now have 2 .357's, I'll likely be keeping a pretty good stockpile of assorted ammo on hand.
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Pachmayr's Compac grips are great if you are going to carry it. The Hogue Bantam grips don't work for me at all -- there just isn't enough to hold onto. YMMV.
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Once in one of our local ranges I asked about what kind on deal I could get trading my SP101 for a Glock (or something ) & the rangemaster said he wouldent take an Sp101 on a trade. Said I would soon regret trading it off.
He was right!
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I regret trading mine!
But I had the 2.25 DAO, and I would rather have a 3" DA/SA so I will just get one of those eventually and make everything right in the universe again.
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Enjoy your new gun.My wife is going to Cabelas tomorrow to get hers.
Don't believe everything you think.
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I've had my 2.25" SP101 for about a year. It now has a lighter hammer spring and a Trausch cushioned grip. I keep some .38spcl +Ps on standby for when my wrist and knuckles get a little sore from shooting the .357mags at the reange.
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I live in an apartment, so I definitely wanted to keep some .38 +P's on hand. I pray I'll never need to use it to protect my wife and my home, but if I ever do, I prefer not to have a round go through several walls and possibly strike neighbors. I was shopping online yesterday and found these:
.38 Special Federal LE Tactical® Hydra-Shok®
I've always been a fan of Hydra-Shoks, and have several hundred rounds of it in .357 Mag already, so I decided to pick up a couple boxes of .38 147gr +P+, and for some reason when I viewed my shopping cart, they dropped the price to $11 a box! Maybe a discount for a new customer? I don't know, but I ended up ordering 4 boxes! Just couldn't pass up a deal like that! hehehe
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Ever notice you do not see many used SP101's for sale in shops or at gun shows?? Must be a reason for that... You made a great choice.
Current collection: Too many according to the wife...
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