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I'm sure you're all sick of my questions for the day(i asked earlier about the 686 pro vs 627pc), but I'm starting to look more into adding revolvers to my collection. Does anyone have any experience with the ruger sp101 in .327 magnum? And same question for the gp100. I know they're wildly different guns, so I'm not looking for a comparison, just want to see what people's opinions are of each. I'm new in the world of revolvers, and I saw lipseys has a distributor special for both models, among others. Basically what I want to know is what to look out for if I was to buy one of the above models, and if there is anything to be weary of with the caliber(aside from availability/price of ammo, of course)
 
I have a 3" SP101 in .327 Federal. It's loud! I'm a .32 H&R shooter so that's what it gets fed but I had to try a box of .327's just to try it. Did I mention Loud? GP100 is a classic that will serve you well, I have three with zero complaints. (Edit) My GP's are of the .357 persuasion. I've owned several SP's and GP's over the years, with a little tinkering and spring swaps the triggers can be as good as any and accuracy is second to none. They'll get the job done.
 
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I have a Ruger GP100, 3 inch in 44 special.
I did a spring kit, and a Bowen rear sight. The only negative thing I can say is it’s not as pretty as an old Smith or a New Colt. But it sure is a lot of fun out to 50 yards on steel.
 
My 101 in 327 is an accurate well built pistol, and after polishing the innards and changing the springs it has a decent trigger. The 327 is not fun to shoot, in my opinion the muzzle blast is worse than my 460. Shooting 32 magnums are a hoot.
 

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Have multiples of both but not in that caliber. An SP101 was my long time carry piece. My Wily Clapp GP100 is one of the finest revolvers I own. As others have said, they tend to be overbuilt. Triggers are fine and can be easily tweaked if you desire. I've never noticed any difference in accuracy. Price is typically a bit less than Smith or Colt. I really like Ruger factory grips. The 327 caliber is intriguing. Not sure if I jump on that boat or not.
 
"Overbuild everything and it will never break." That seems to be a common theme with ruger, based on my experience with their semi-auto handguns and rifles. Glad to see that translates to their revolvers as well.

Gibbs, beauty and grace are not why we buy rugers, so that is not a problem.

ChiefTJS, loud is also not a problem. If anything it adds to the fun for me.

Swift, given that this would just be a range toy, muzzle blast can also add to the fun(or be a pain in the behind at the indoor ranges). Either way I'm here for it.

Ameshawki, based on what you and the others have said, I need to go get one of these rugers. I hear what you're saying on the 327, but as long as there are no inherent dangers to shooting it as opposed to a 357, I'm all for it. I like the odd ball calibers for whatever reason.
 
I have my share of odd ball calibers as well. 8mm French Revolver, 9mm Ultra, a couple others. Every time I tell myself I'm not getting another caliber.........
 
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I have my share of odd ball calibers as well. 8mm French Revolver, 9mm Ultra, a couple others. Every time I tell myself I'm not getting another caliber.........
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I feel your pain. It's an addiction really. Can't help but to find the odd ball calibers interesting. 9mm ultra...never seen that one before.
 
Michaelp57 said:
I feel your pain. It's an addiction really. Can't help but to find the odd ball calibers interesting. 9mm ultra...never seen that one before.
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Walther PP Super. A short lived experiment by the then West German law enforcement. A sort of 380 magnum. Trying to get as much power as possible out of a straight blow back pistol.
 
I have a Ruger SP101 in 32 H&R Magnum. It's a well built gun and could easily handle 327 Federal, as they come in that caliber, too. If you want a 327, the Ruger is the only smaller gun I would want to shoot it out of. The 327 has a high level of noise and recoil. The lighter S&W small revolvers are punishing to shoot in that caliber.

You can get a good single action trigger on anything. You will never get a really good double action on a Ruger, but I've seen some that were still fairly shootable with a little tuning.
 
I had a SP 101 in .357 Mag that was kinda neat but I finally had to admit it wasn't fun to shoot. A friend of mine showed some interest and consequently it's one of the very few firearms I've ever moved along.

I have a near 25 year old GP 100 four-inch that would be one of the last guns I'd ever give up. My son loves it and it will be his - actually I guess it's already his for all practical purposes!

These Rugers are true tanks.

Bryan
 
I have the 3" .327 SP101 (shown here with two other 3" sisters). The Pachmayr grips tamed the recoil over the stock grips. The trigger was nothing to write home about, but with some shims and a bit of polishing it is acceptable.

I do have some extraction problems with the 100 grain Federal fire breathers, but fortunately I don't shoot much of that, sticking mainly to .32 H&R.

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