Alternatives to the Ruger SP101

[BAM-BAM]

That would accurately describe the majority of gun owners, but not the regular contributing members on this or any gun forum.

Good point...... or they or their heirs wouldn't be selling/trading their/Dad's old Smith for a couple hundred to buy a G----!

 

[Gpsman]

I didn't say they didn't make them. I said "I don't think Ruger manes a new SP101 with that length." Always say you "don't think..." instead of "I know...." this little pointer will keep you from being held in contempt ( as in" You can't do that Judge" vs " I don't think you can do that Judge" )or charged with perjury ( "I didn't do that" vs "I don't think I did that"). Also for the record I said noting about Ruger making anything-I think the verb used was "mane". As for the 3" SP101-I didn't know that they still made them so it was in fact a true statement. So there.

Point taken counselor!
I am still licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor (although I now travel the roads as a greedy sales dog) and I am fully aware of the meaning of words, the certainty of being certain, and of covering one's posterior. [emoji14]

Way to often, people forget that words actually do mean things, and there are times when you are called upon to explain what you said!

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[dmbaile2]

Interesting development. We stopped by a local gun store this weekend and were able to handle a much larger selection of guns. My wife really liked the feel of the 3" GP100 and 3" 686. Sure enough she looked like she had a pretty solid grip on the 686.


Hmmm... This development may negate my original topic... And now I find myself looking at the TRR8, it is about the same weight as a 3" 686 but holds an extra round and has light integration which seems like it could be handy for home defense.. We haven't handled a TRR8 though. It is also a little over budget but meh, that's life.

 

[bigwheelzip]

My wife really liked the feel of the 3" GP100 and 3" 686. Sure enough she looked like she had a pretty solid grip on the 686.

And now I find myself looking at the TRR8, it is about the same weight as a 3" 686 but holds an extra round and has light integration which seems like it could be handy for home defense.. We haven't handled a TRR8 though.

While the weight may be similar, the TRR8 is a larger "N" frame with a square grip. The 3" 686 that your wife liked is an "L" frame with a round grip. It will "feel" different, and the larger a gun gets, the less likely she will have it with her in the event of an emergency.

For "her" first gun, it's important that "she" choose what she likes, if you want her to become comfortable and proficient with it, and have it handy if she needs it.

 

[Ross3914]

If she's not going to carry it, check out the GP-100 Match Champion. While it's 4", it doesn't have the underlug so it doesn't seem as huge as the other GP-100's. Novak sights that are are easy to see, and the trigger seems a tad better than the other GP-100's.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Model 13 with a 3" barrel . . .

 

[Mister X]

If you go with a larger framed model, I would have it rendered DAO http://www.grantcunningham.com/2007/08/the-case-for-the-double-action-only-revolver/

I still feel the enclosed hammer snub revolver is the most practical and versatile choice available for the average untrained person, their likely lifestyle and the most probable threats. Many people make the false presumption that home invasions only occur at night or they will have time to retrieve a gun and a certain amount of distance on their side, but that simply isn't always the case.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_23656727/denver-residents-rarely-use-guns-protection-home-invasions

http://www.personaldefenseworld.com...arry-tactics-to-neutralize-a-home-invasion-10

Even in scenarios where there is a fairly lengthy lead time and a sizable physical distance, you cannot assume an assailant will stop advancing just because you fire or that 1 or 2 hits will incapacitate them. The ECQ advantages of the enclosed hammer snub revolver make it a logical choice. Consider the following home invasion and theorize what would have served her best [ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qU0EJS3cJIc[/ame]

 

[Mister X]

My wife of 47 years does not like guns, but can handle a revolver if necessary. A recent onset of arthritis in her hands has changed things and our Model 10 snub is doable in single action. She now lacks the strength to pull a double action trigger and is so afraid of autos that they're out of the picture altogether.

I had a conversation with Mas Ayoob many years ago about a suitable home defense revolver for my elderly mother-in-law who suffered from arthritis, lacked hand strength and struggled with heavy DAO triggers. He said cocking to single action was a bad option not only because of the problems associated with a "hair trigger", but if she lacked the strength to pull a double-action trigger, then she most likely lacked the hand strength and control needed to safely UN-cock it. He recommended finding a suitable DAO trigger she could manage as being the best option.

 

[Kanewpadle]

My wife of 47 years does not like guns, but can handle a revolver if necessary. A recent onset of arthritis in her hands has changed things and our Model 10 snub is doable in single action. She now lacks the strength to pull a double action trigger and is so afraid of autos that they're out of the picture altogether.

My wife has rheumatoid arthritis. Her favorite is my Smith 19 but she can't do double action anymore either let alone rack the slide on a semi auto.

We went to a range a few weeks ago and she shot my Ruger Mark II. She really likes it. She can pull the bolt back with some effort. I'm going to buy a bolt racker.

She can rack the bolt with her hand or use a table top.

22 ain't much but I would hate to get shot with 11 CCI Stingers.