I'm normally not a Ruger guy, but....

Only Ruger hand guns I have are a Single Six w/both cylinders, a Blackhawk .41mag (4 5/8) and a Security Six 4". All have served me well but none a smooth as........ They are built like tanks though.
 
I have a SP101, really like it. One of my "house" guns.

Those grips/stocks just are not right on your gun. Please remove them and send them to me at once!:D

Wish I could find a pair of those!!
 
Just one these days.

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Word of warning, if you are thinking about buying an SP101 (they are very well built guns) handle one first. The trigger guard hits my finger very hard when firing this gun. After about 25 rounds, it leaves a bruise. It is just incompatible with some shooter's grips.

If it works for you, you will be happy with it. I had to sell mine.
 
The first handgun I bought back in the 1970's was a Ruger Security Six in stainless with a 4" barrel. I still have it and it has fired thousands of rounds of handloads and factory ammunition. It still shoots as well as when I got it. The trigger has actually gotten smoother over the years with use. I wanted a M66 at the time but couldn't find or afford one. I settled for the Security Six. I found that ir served as well or better for what I needed than the S&W or similar type of Colt.

The Ruger revolver design is more advanced and durable than that found on S&W revolvers. The ability to "field strip" the Ruger for cleaning and repair is a good feature and the solid frame is stronger. Ruger revolvers don't seem a refined as S&W revolvers but they are actually more advanced in terms of engineering.

The SP-101 is an excellent small revolver. I think its a small belt gun for my purposes but it handles the .357 mag cartridge better than most small revolvers do. I have seen the ones with the laser engraving like that one at some gun shows lately and they are fine looking. They do dress up the pedestrian Ruger up quite a bit. Your new revolver is not only attractive but it is an excellent revolver for shooting and carry.
 
Very Nice Whitecoyote,

That is one of the Talo version Engraved SP101's. I was impressed with the 1st one I saw and almost bought it. the price was extremely good compared to other Engraved guns I've seen. A classy piece of Steel

Dan

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As-issued Rugers don't do much for me, but custom revolvers on Ruger frames are another story. Speaking of which, I sure wish they made the SP-101 with a 4" barrel.


Okie John
 
Okiejohn I believe they made a 4" in 22 LR. Ill have to dig out my Ruger books later and I will let you know

Dan

I found a picture of one I used to own

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I've had one for a few years now...used to be a carry gun but my P2000 is lighter and holds 14 rounds...but it makes a great teaching gun for new shooters with it's smooth action, low recoil and simple operation....

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I have had a few Rugers in the past, not my favorite guns. Had a KP89 and a KP90, both decockers, and a Stainless Redhawk .44. Found the Redhawk excessively heavy. It went bye-bye and was replaced by a no-dash 629. The autos seemed to be excessively fat in the grip. This was especially true of the KP90, absolutely no reason for a single stack .45 to be that fat. They were replaced by a 639 and a 645.

I must say that they were extremely reliable weapons though. Even though I found them uncomfortable I managed to shoot them well.
 
Sir, that is a beautiful little jewel of a Ruger. I like them very much, my first purchase was a Mk II, moved on to a bunch since.

I recently picked up a GP-100 Royal Phoenix that was made for one of the distributors, high polish, 4" blued steel and Hogue walnut grips, just like the Good Lord and Bill Ruger intended. It is quite possibly my favorite revolver, on par with a Python and an L-Comp.

Are these still available from Talo? What is the stock number?

The Highlander
 
I think the SP101 is great. The one thing I did not like was the heavy trigger pull. Also, a little heavy for concealed carry. I replaced mine with a S&W Model 640-1 .357. If I were looking for a good belt gun for a trail gun/hiking gun, the SP101 would be perfect.
 
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Not a big fan of their DA revolvers, but I do like their P series autos and Blackhawk SA's.
I also own a 10/22 and a MKIII 22/45. I like both.

The Super Redhawk looks like it was built by USSR-era Russian forced labor...

Theur QA is slipping but their customer service is great.
 
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