Ruger for S&W trade ???

[mc5aw]

Shooter grade 19-4 snub, no box/papers for a shooter grade SP 101 Wiley Clapp edition 3". Straight up ...

Yea or nay?

 

[SAFireman]

Keep the S&W. The ruger is clunky....

 

[Kanewpadle]

If you can, shoot the SP 101 first and see what you think.

If you like it, go for it. Model 19's are getting hard to find!

 

[GypsmJim]

No way could you let the 19 go. But the SP is a classic as well. I would go for option #4 - get them both.

 

[pawncop]

Ummmm, I pick the 19, but that is just me.

 

[kaaskop49]

Little confused here! The Wiley Clapp model is a 6 shot GP medium frame model, not the smaller frame 5 shot SP.

Perhaps we should go back to Square One and clarify?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Brian41]

I'd keep the 19 but we're on a S&W board besides. I did get rid of my Ruger DAs and Colts because I like S&Ws better. I never really could get used to cylinder latch on either among other things.
I do agree that both would be even better if you can swing that too. Otherwise I'm voting on the 19.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

Kaaskop49, Ruger just came out with the SP version not to long ago.

 

[Grayfox]

I readily admit that Ruger makes some fine guns. But I wouldn't trade a S&W for one.

 

[Malpasowildlifer]

Absolutely not

 

[ISCS Yoda]

The M19 is definitely a "neater" gun in many senses of that word. I have a Security Six (picture forthcoming) snub that I love, even with the huge target grips I put on it (I have the original stocks, too), but I like my Model 19 snub better.

***GRJ***

http://smith-wessonforum.com/member...ecurity-six-2-5-inch-hogue-target-stocks.html

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

No deal. For me any k frame makes an ideal ccw. I sold my SP101 to fund a snub model 66 and haven't had any regrets.

 

[pmosley]

Hang on to the 19


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[ibewbull]

I have to both and would loose the SP 101 first If I had to choose.

Just saw the Wiley on the post.
So is it a GP 100 or SP 101?
Either way I vote for a K frame 3 inch or 2 1/2 over any Ruger.
The old Security Six 2 1/2 would be nicer than either GP 100 or SP 101 in my opinion.

 

[BigBill]

I wouldn't trade a S&W for a Ruger. I'd buy the ruger for ccw carry. My ruger security six in 357 has shot my stout 357 mag loads in a steady diet.
I wouldn't do that in my Smith's. Plus there's no screws in the ruger.

I don't like to see any gun get a bad rap. They all are different and have there limits some more than others.

I like all brands.

 

[wildenout]

I haven't been in love with 3" models, but thats just me....The Sp is a beast though, but again not worth a Smith.

 

[BigBill]

The security six 2 3/4" or 3" barreled 357 is a good ccw knock around gun.

 

[vipermd]

Ruger speed six blue or ss- Great, GP 100 or sp 101- they do not feel right to me, I tried to pawn one off on my wife an she said NO. It would be very difficult for me to give a smith snub unles it was for 2 smith snubs!! Be Safe,

 

[steelslaver]

While I believe Ruger makes some fine guns and I have owned a few I now have way more Smiths and would keep the 19.

 

[RobertJ.]

I have no problems trading a Smith for a Ruger, depending, of course, on the models being traded.

However, older revolvers in nice shape are getting harder and harder to find, while the SP101 is going to be here for a while. I wouldn't trade.

And I'm a devout SP101 fan! I've had a couple in my carry rotation, I'm just "in between" them right now. My last one I traded for a Super Redhawk snub in .44, it was an offer I couldn't refuse.