Yes, as big as a D-Frame, but only five rounds, so hell for stout like Ruger tends to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duelist
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Yes, as big as a D-Frame, but only five rounds, so hell for stout like Ruger tends to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Duelist
Yup, the SP-101 is tough enough to shoot a steady diet of 158-grain .357 Magnum. It is not really a pocket revolver, so the three-inch version makes a ton of sense. About the only negative to the SP-101 is the factory trigger edges tend to abrade the trigger finger. A bit of file work solves that issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by mmc45414
The gun comes apart quite simply with a screwdriver to release the grip frame from the cylinder frame and a pin (provided by Ruger) to capture the mainspring as the only tools needed. The grip frame stud allows lots of different grip sizes to work with the gun. I am partial to the original rubber boot grips with panel inserts that Ruger used back when the SP-101 was introduced.
I found the trigger would rip my finger as well. I also prefer the original grips. I think my biggest concern is by the time I pay shipping and transfer and grip I’ll exceed the price of a used sp101.
You’ll have a brand new 3” .38 that will last the rest of your life.Quote:
Originally Posted by camsdaddy
From a pure financial standpoint, the used SP-101 is the better way to go. Most used revolvers were shot little, so a used one is likely to be fine. But one does not see many three-inch SP-101 revolvers. For every three-inch revolver, I probably see ten or more of the snubbie models. These are also a great basis for a custom revolver. I think these are a good deal and if I had not purchased two pistols this week, I would likely have bought one of these contract-overrun SP-101 revolvers. If there are any left next month, I will get one then.Quote:
Originally Posted by camsdaddy
I watch CDNN - lots of junk - but some real jewels pop up there.Quote:
Originally Posted by mmc45414
This is the only name brand custom gun I have, it is from Gemini:Quote:
Originally Posted by farscott
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ETA: I also have a Sparks SS-2 and PMK for it, probably as close to a BBQ gun as I have :)
That 's pretty much why I bought it, you don't see many 3" barreled SP101's or for that matter 3" barreled revolvers period. Since this was a contracted, non cataloged item, It's likely there weren't that many made, so, it's something you're not going to run across everyday..Quote:
Originally Posted by farscott
"My enabling is done now"Quote:
Originally Posted by ralph
Rides off into the sunset...
Someone is going to be scratching their heads Monday morning. CDNN will be wondering why the sudden influx of sp101 orders.Quote:
Originally Posted by mmc45414