i want them to get the fever and buy their own. However, for better balance and “pointability,” many people have been urging Ruger to bring back into the product lineup the fixed sight, half shroud revolvers that they discontinued over the years in the GP100 line. It’s a shame really. They could really put a hurt on S& W if they did these things. By Denis Prisbrey But the first version, which was discontinued in the early part of this century, was doomed from the start. I also have a snub .357 SP101, and love both. I looked at a 4” 22LR 101 the other day at the LGS. Overall Length: 7.25″ / 18.4 cm You mentioned there are better choices in your overall rating, could you list these? The gun weights were listed in the catalog as 32 oz, 33 oz, and 34 oz respectively. Just think of all the Ruger factory SP101 grips that are sitting around in boxes when all Ruger need’s to do is an easy redesign. $689? It's a rock-solid revolver that shoots great, and it's priced right. This revolver is lighter than the GP100 as it weighs 0.74 kilograms. How can you hope to shoot a small group with a gun that’s fighting you like a five hundred pound marlin? I read another post that said that Ruger had at some time changed the trigger spring on this gun – not sure if it was to a stiffer one because of light primer strike problems or a lighter one because of the DA pull complaints. Because of that difference in bore diameter, accuracy is hit or miss with convertibles. thank you for somebody finally telling the truth about this gun. The rear sight is a simple black blade that is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. 38s the cylinder froze up numerous times. The rear sight on the 22 LR SP101 was an afterthought. Weight: 30 oz. Changing the springs yourself is not difficult and makes it a cheap (but necessary) upgrade vs taking it to a gunsmith. The Hogue checkered wood grips (with or without finger grooves) may be better (I don’t know), but they are about $60 and up -although they sometimes have some factory seconds with minor defects available in a section of their website. Yes, take some weight off the GP100 with the same thing they did to Match Champion and maybe a little more. The SP101 operates like any other Ruger. I want DA and SA though, and I dont wanna spring $700 on a smith and wesson for a plinker. A lot of people want the gun to look nice, and the old grips on the GP100s did that. What could be easier? Ruger SP101 ® in 22 LR; Double-Action Revolver Basic Cleaning; Double-Action Revolver Full Cleaning; Ruger SP101 ® with 4" Barrel; 327 Federal Magnum; Ruger SP101 ® Reassembly; Instruction Manual; Customer Service; Accessories; Serial # Lookup; Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Technically you can say the center of gravity of the gun is forward of your hand, putting torque on your wrist. Action: Single/Double Action There are, however, better choices. 1 oz. How much do you spend on ammo shooting your other guns? I ended up with a BlackHawk convertible .357/9mm for my collection and got her an SR22 which she loved. As in doesn’t exist. The Ruger Mark III and Browning Buckmark target pistols have launched a million new shooters. I also liked the feel of the grips, which are made of comfortable black rubber that surrounds the entire grip frame. I bought an LCR22 for a new shooter for all the same reasons listed above. Largest avg. If Ruger wanted to significantly increase their double action revolver market share, the solutions are easy. I’d do the same thing on the versions of the SP101 that have adjustable sights, including making the front sight easily replaceable – it’s now roll pinned in place. You could but a Smith & Wesson Model 17 is the correct answer to a question best asked by recoil-averse gun owners. At $760, after you fix the trigger and grip, the ruger is about the same price as my Springfield MILSPEC. . The stock grips only work for kids and small people. So that means the 4-inch barrel was another weird Ruger marketing decision. Put the what in where? Check out the LCRx 22 LR, 3″ barrel, 8 rds. Some off-brand ammo had several failures once, but it was junk. I took it home,cussing all the way. Ruger makes a wider variety of .22 revolvers than any other manufacturer. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by Catpop, Sep 3, 2019. We didn’t even pay that for my granddad’s SP101 .357 with the fiber-optic front and adjustable rear sights. Like I wrote, a 3-inch barrel would balance much better in a small frame steel revolver. Ruger, in my opinion, is the best choice in firearms for most people. I’m also looking into adding trigger and hammer shims for a smoother feel. But: Most newbies I’ve shot with like the semi’s feel better (though a few prefer revolvers naturally). My other revolvers are a S&W model 19, and an LCR (.38). Lighter trigger pull and Hogue grip essential for utility, accuracy and justification for its existence. That still would have a decent sight radius for target shooting and make it feel a whole lot better in the hand. Fortunately, those faults have been addressed in the latest version. To paraphrase Obi, this is not the gun newbies are looking for. The Hardball's Headache pistol drill is very similar to the El Presidente drill with a higher level of difficulty due to two added twists. Regarding the nose heaviness, and the heavy trigger pull found in the review: Yes, the old six shot model with full shroud on the four inch barrel was nose heavy. |   After I tested the SP101 on the range, I spent the better part of four months packing it around the ranch as I checked my traps, guided hunts and did my chores. I wish there were an aftermarket light-weight hammer for this gun. Can't have that. I want the wolf springs too but wolf website says not for newer sp101’s made after 2011…can anyone give any advice on this? >> But Ruger didn’t get the message that an adjustable sight, half shroud, lighter weight, slimmed down “regular” GP100 would sell like hotcakes. All Rights Reserved. 5. I owned the previous 1990s similar six-shot versions of this gun — 4-inch barrel with the short shroud and windage-only adjustble rear sight, Ruger Model number KSP-240. Model: 63 I still own the DA/SA. (Cutting coils off to achieve intermediate weights between the off the shelf options.) The Colt Single Action Army, adopted by the military in 1873, is without doubt one of the most... Revolvers have experienced a surge in popularity recently. Around here $559 I don’t know of a store that charges MSRP for any gun. It’s a pretty stout pull, for sure, but manageable. I did this 4 times and each time the gun did not fire more than 2 rounds. the gun overall is a decent piece but the D/A trigger pull is ridiculously higher couldn’t use the LCR system in the SP101 is beyond me. Which is why for the last 25 years they’ve been constantly adding and simultaneously discontinuing gun models. If you’re still reading, remember there’s a big the difference in price between .22LR and, say, 9mm ammo (.05 vs .24 per round). . Wikkid pissa (as we Rhode Islanders are wont to say). Once they fix (if they can) I will probably trade to a more reliable Gun, (even though it’s bran new). The SP101 is a small frame and all-steel-construction carry revolver, with a five-shot (.38 Special, .357 Magnum, and 9×19mm Parabellum), six-shot (.327 Federal Magnum and .32 H&R Magnum), or eight-shot cylinder. But Ruger won’t get the message. H&R 929 revolvers are a better bet for newbies. Buy Now. Reliability  * * * * * The single-action pull is a crisp two pounds, one ounce. Second time ’round, he found a balance between reliable ignition and operational accuracy. Going back to factory tomorrow! With this gun every little bit of trigger pull weight reduction helps. Put on some better sights. The GP is a bit heavier than the SP and the grips, which can be changed very easily, are a good bit different. Also on the positive side, the SP101 .22LR has brilliant sights. I have owned both DAO and DA/SA SP101s in .357 and liked them both. The sights they put on in the article are much better than the silly Match Champion dovetailed sights (which are worse than the stock GP100 sights). Went back to the range and with .357 rounds it functioned perfectly. That’s exactly what the S&W Model 63 designers thought (though they’ve also made longer 22LR barrels). But oh what a paperweight! On a lighter note, who’s this Robert Farago guy? My SiG/GSG 1911-22, which has 80% compatibility with a real 1911 was less than $400. Finish: Satin Stainless Endless variations over the years on the Single Six, and at least 3 variations of the SP 101. Next Post (This is a reader gun review contest entry, click here for more details.) Front Sight: HI-VIZ® Fiber Optic Red 1. Go ahead – spend the money on a classic, pass it on to your ungrateful grandkids. I managed to get the thing working reasonably well, but eventually traded it off. With the better balance of the shorter 3″ barrel, the sights align more naturally with the target as the arm is extended and it is much easier also for a young or small person with less wrist strength. The SP101 .22LR. The SP101 .22LR is an heirloom quality piece with the ideal caliber, barrel length and size for a lifetime of target practice—ruined by a lousy trigger and an ergonomically challenged grip. The grips' checkered, wood inserts feel good and look great against the black rubber. There wasn’t any reason for Ruger to have a full shroud barrel on that 22 gun other than looks, which is why people probably bought it. Rugers are usually pretty darn good. Did the cylinder lock up tight? (For my daughter it was a Beretta 92; my son prefers a SIG or my Ruger 22/45. I passed on this model due to this point. The first newbie who ponied-up to the firing line with the SP101 .22LR couldn’t pull the trigger (the range master thought she had the DTs). Students of literature describe this as “flowery language.” In the future, you would do better to avoid it. Not as accurate as I had hoped for 2 1/2 to 3″ groups at 10 yards. Mod the go-pedal and Hogue the grip and you can transform the revolver into an excellent cheap-to-fire trigger trainer. When you go up to a medium- or large-framed revolver like the 4″ GP100, the extra weight of the frame is enough to put the center of gravity well back, and the gun balances much better. I'd like to see Ruger offer the same sight combination on more models. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. My current .22 revolver is a vintage S&W J-frame of excellent quality and still in very good condition. By robust, I mean nearly indestructible. 4. They were fine enough that I could hit steel plates with them consistently out to 50 yards, and they allowed me to make consistent head shots on squirrels when I snuck into reasonable range, yet the fiber-optic front sight was big and bright enough that it worked really well on speed drills, too. Just bought the Ruger SP101 last week, 4 in. John. The benefit of the Mark III is you can throw a red dot on it and give a new shooter even more enjoyment. Ruger SP101 22LR Double-Action Revolver $699.00; $674.99; Notify Me When Available; Style: 5765; Department: Firearms > Handgun Revolver > Double-Action Revolvers (1 customer review) Ruger SP101 357 Magnum Double Action Revolver $719.00; $674.99; Notify … Not perfect by any means: I’ve seen lots turn the gun sideways trying to reach the mag-release, disturb their grip kicking off the safety and get surprised settling back in, or fire prematurely while the gun is still settling from recoil. More scientifically, the SP101 .22LR’s trigger pull is literally off the scale. the shorter barrel) you gain in concealability. Ruger of course should re-design their grip to add this feature, which also prevents injury to the knuckles with high powered loads. Anybody know how light the springs can be while still keeping reasonable reliability? How great is that? All Handguns subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. I would prefer to see this one offered in separate .22 LR and .22 WMR versions with the appropriate bore diameters. $75 at a gun store, hard trigger pull (but not as bad as this). At a race track. It’s an easy fix. Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Precision Review, Compact Carry Pistols Are Effective With Practice, A Relatively Affordable and Working 2nd Gen Colt SAA, Heritage Rough Rider American Flag Revolver – Beauty Shot, Pistol Skills Drills - Hardball's Headache, Grips: black rubber with checkered wood inserts, Sights: adjustable rear; square-post front with green fiber optic bead, Trigger: 11 lb., 3 oz. That would be obvious to most designers in the firearms business, so it is quite strange that they didn’t do it. For your training needs call Jeremy at tj young enterprises Perry Fla 850 838 7347 No big deal, but it just looks bad.) The Ruger SP101, on the other hand, was a smaller, five shot small framed revolver with … This is all very strange about the heavy trigger pull. If you leave the Ruger SP101 .22LR as is, leave it. Ruger SP101 Revolver Review. On the Ruger SP101s, simply polish the internals and change out the trigger return spring, for sure, and the hammer spring to no lighter than will ensure reliable strikes. Sure, there are smaller .22s out there and even smaller easier carry ones than your S&W. The trick seems to be finding the gun the newbie feels most comfortable and confident with, and do a LOT of practice with snap-caps. Unlike the newer versions, the rear sight was a simple blade, screw-adjustable for windage only. The interchangeable front sight is a black, ramped post with a green fiber-optic insert. The Ruger's eight-shot cylinder locks up front and rear. ©2020 Outdoor Sportsman Group. The Hogue rubber or hard nylon grips do cover the back of the trigger guard and so they take pressure off your index finger from the forward weight of the gun. A grip that’s as ergonomic as a two-liter bottle of Diet Coke. very valid points, darth mikey. ‘Carry’: this is not about your S&W. I tested the revolver with five popular .22 LR loads from CCI, Federal and Winchester, and I stuck with the same type of rounds I normally use on the ranch: high-velocity hollowpoints. When I first unboxed the test pistol, I was impressed with its fit and finish as well as its sights and eight-round cylinder. I have found that compared to Ruger and S&W Taurus revolvers are internally of poor design and quality. Traditionalists may scoff, but the two-fingered SP101 .22LR’s grip reminds us of an important truth: there’s a reason the Three Stooges made fun of people who drink tea with a raised pinkie. Spring kits are about $10. Lost in Space) the SP101 .22LR is a big ‘ole pussycat. The SP101 is still in production, now in 10 different models. Material: Stainless Steel My guess is that the street price is in the lower $500 range, maybe a bit more. Easy, peasy. Capacity: 8 Available in 357 Magnum, 38 Special, 327 Federal Mag, 22 LR, and 9mm, the SP101 Ruger revolver comes in a design and caliber that fits your specific shooting needs. However, CCI's 36-grain Mini Mag hollowpoint averaged a disappointing 3.1 inches from the sandbag rest. And then, of course, there’s limp-wristing, the bane of the poly-gun. I’m also confident the semi is by far the most likely to AD because some fool’s playing with it off-range, so what about mishaps during trigger-time?) CCI Mini Mag—3.1 in. Front Sight: Fiber Optic I honestly can’t tell a lot of difference in the DA pull between the model 19 and SP101. The article with photos of the gun is available to read in the “articles” section of the of the C&S website at cylinder-slide dot com. Unlike the aforementioned 44.2-ounce Model 617 the eight-shot SP101 doesn’t make the fairer sex wish they had Linda Hamilton’s arms. If that is true, the spring has to be of a higher compression tension for reliable stikes. All Ruger needs to do is put in a heavy duty all steel sight, just like the overpriced $99 aftermarket one that a lot of people wind up buying. A titanium hammer would be awesome. I’m not sure what ruger did with the new eight-shot, but the internals are obviously a little different than the previously six-shot versions from the 1990s. Buy Now. And there’s a certain sharpness to the kick (assuming .38 and above) that can be a turn-off, like getting your hand slapped. It's not quite as tiny as Smith & Wesson's J frame, but it's a nice size for a trail gun. The traditional black plastic panel grips were replaced with one piece rubber grips with beautiful rosewood inserts bearing the Ruger logo. I ended up with an LCR22 solely because my daughter needed a trigger she could easily manipulate. The Kodiak is a long slide 1911-style semi-auto complete with 6-inch bull barrels and chambered in 10mm. Fortunately, Ruger rectified that on the final production gun with a square rear sight notch. It could be easier. At some point, ruger dropped production of 22 SPs but a couple years ago they brought them back with a 4-1/2" barrel and a fiber optic front sight. 22lr and I plan to replace the springs. for some odd reason,ymmv, this holds true for all my handguns except the makarov, then everybody falls in love with it and wants it. Give a Gift   Improve the statistical process quality control at the Ruger factory. Using a Wolff 14 pound on the hammer, with a Wolff 8 pound on the trigger, makes a huge difference reducing both trigger pull and cocking effort. 2020: This review was written about 11 years ago. The SP101 operates like a high-performance weapon because it is sturdy and easy to aim and shoot. The real problem with this new SP101 compared to the Smith is the silly heavy trigger, so the Smith wins. (Anyone have stats on accidents by gun types? At his first attempt, ace gunsmith Dave Santurri lowered the trigger pull to the point where six out of eight shots went click (shooting American Eagle). Buy Now. If I had to find anything to criticize, it would have to be the .22's weight. It can be fired double- or single-action, and a quick push of the button on the left side of the frame releases the cylinder. go figure. copper-plated—1.7 in. The latest version of the stainless steel revolver got a three-ounce weight reduction and a 33 percent firepower increase courtesy of its new eight-shot cylinder. Fffffft times eight. I shoot a lot of animals with my .22s, so I like the extra lethality those speedy hollowpoints provide. The Ruger SP101 is a series of double-action revolvers produced by the American company Sturm, Ruger & Co. (Unfortunately, the Paymayrs often have small gaps in the fit of the grip to the frame at the top. The Ruger GP100 was a six-shot, medium framed revolver. But I reckon the steadfast semis are too damn complicated for newbies. MSRP. I feel the same way about autos being too complicated for a newbie who is not going to become a serious shooter and only wants a SD weapon, but having her like and enjoy the gun counts for a lot. Made of wood. A .22 should be fun to shoot, but in DA mode this one was more like torture, and I’m talking the full Guantanamo Bay. For beginner shooters I still think the Mark III is a better choice. The number of accessories and aftermarket upgrades for the SIG P320 is only going to increase. Follow the directions carefully, and you’re done in under an hour. Under ‘ergonomics’ you gave it a 2-star rating while describing the SP101 as “Lovely balance and user-friendly weight”. I sent the gun back to Ruger (not sure what they will do) but I have no confidence in this pistol. Woopie a whole @$50 or much less. Yes the Hogues are ugly as sin. History. If youre looking . I did switch out the grips for Hogues. I believe most parts are still available from Ruger. I don’t think this a patented design, because the same screw design is used on battle rifles. That's great if you're SP101 is chambered for .357 Magnum. I shot one at a local range and the cylinder was very loose on the rental gun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But the rear sight is flimsly and doesn’t adjust well. hammer spring from a .357 SP101 and a Wolff 8 lb. Speed Loaders. The new GP100 10-Shot .22 Long Rifle double-action revolver is a long overdue addition to Ruger's lineup. And it’s not just an issue for those with weak wrists, a weight-lifter will still feel the forward center of gravity, and poor balance in the hand. The SP101 deserved a better rear sight, and with the reintroduction of the 22 Long Rifle SP101, it has one. Catpop Member. I have one of those in 2-1/4″ barrel. You shouldn’t have to mod something out of the box to get it to an acceptable level, but I willingly did so with this gun and I have no buyer’s remorse. Wolff only recently just came out with a spring kit for the late-model SP101 .22LR. I just purchased a new SP 101 .22lr of Friday, brought to range on Sunday. Every engineer and tech knows about this, but some management dorks at Ruger are pushing the assembly line too fast to crank out the guns without enough quality control. Vincent Hill said: I then proceeded to use four other boxes or 22’s, and the gun did the same thing. And those double-action trigger pulls can be discouraging. The factory hammer spring is 16 pounds, and the trigger return spring is 10. And, people have been saying this for a long time in gun reviews and on the Internet. The SP101 has been on my "list" for over 20 years and I thought it was a foregone conclusion that whenever I had the $$$ and came across one I would get the SP101. The barrel is 4.2 inches long (making it legal for sale in Canada) and features a green fiber-optic front sight that is fully encased to protect the fiber-optic rod from cleaning solvents. If you had to use it for self defense (God forbid) adrenalin would get you extra strength for extreamly week handed people, but probably not gun for you. Replaced the springs with a Wolffe set trigger is a little better but mine was not bad to begin with. Excellent adjustable sights are another of the redesigned revolver's significant improvements. In that time, I used it to dispatch countless raccoons and hogs that were caught in my traps and I shot hundreds of rounds through it on my steel target range. On the other hand, S&W 617 has received tons of positive reviews for the superior accuracy and performance. when i show a newbie how to shoot i include cleaning and light maintanence on the weapon. A better choice is the Pachmayr grips for the SP101 which weigh about four ounces and help to balance the gun better. Sights. The Ruger SP101 now has a sturdy, yet fully-adjustable rear sight. Easy enough to handle with .38’s though. Maybe Smith & Wesson sent spies into Ruger’s engineering department in the 1970s and convinced them that for all time revolvers need to have double action trigger pulls of 13 pounds. 4 different frame sizes. Like most Ruger revolvers, just replacing the hammer spring and trigger return spring can lighten the trigger but, you do have to find the balance between light and reliability. The modified SP101 .22LR also makes an excellent bedside gun for recoil sensitive souls. Any feedback is appreciated. Though it was the right size, the original SP101 was way too heavy for a small-framed .22, and it had a tiny blade rear sight that was adjustable for windage only—not traits consumers seek in a revolver intended as a trail gun or plinker. Fifteen? Provided they can cock the hammer—which is a bit like saying “provided they can run an eight-minute mile”—the SP101 .22 LR’s five-pound trigger pull will see them right. nor as “toy like” (if exponentially more useful) as Smith & Wesson’s flyweight J-framed Model 317 Kit Gun. I recently bought the sp102 I. It costs $5 more than a modded Ruger SP101 .22LR (less than what I spent on gas gunsmithing around) and works right out of the box. I also became very fond if the SP101's adjustable sights. There are only about 50,000 different replacement grips for S&W revolvers out there. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. In an odd response, Ruger instead came out with the half shroud GP100 Match Champioin, which people say is a way-too-expensive stainless Security Six from 30 years ago. Barrel Length:4.20″ Like that. I agree the grip is way to small though, especially for a .357’s. The trigger was so stiff that I could barely control the gun and I do have a grip like a Texas politician. Add a Hogue grip, either the overmold or the solid nylon, to finish the job. It didn't get much lighter, but it was noticeably smoother by the time I completed my evaluation. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. I love this gun and I’m planning on polishing the internal parts. Yes, I the Smith & Wesson Model 63 would obviously have somewhat better balance in the hand, but you give up one inch of sight radius, which makes target shooting easier. Smallest avg. 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