SP101 vs. GP100

[BN]

I hadn’t thought of that. I’ll check the rule book to see if a 7shot would put me at some disadvantage per class or something.

You can only load and fire 6 rounds. A 6 round revolver is definitely needed if you want to succeed.

[jeep45238]

You can only load and fire 6 rounds. A 6 round revolver is definitely needed if you want to succeed.

Thank you. This gives me something to think about on the 7 shot 2.5" with nice sights. IDPA isn't the main purpose, but it is a purpose to get better as a shooter with a revolver.

Looks like I might need to do the 1752 (Wiley Clapp) or the 1763 (3" with brass bead front sight)

[jeep45238]

Can anybody comment on 3” vs 4” for general use and hip carry purposes? The more I’m looking at things, the more I’m stuck between the Wiley Clapp or the cheaper Match Champion offerings. I’m looking at fixed sights either way.

It’s easy enough to change out the grips and take care of that complicating feature, but the barrel isn’t going away.

[mmc45414]

Can anybody comment on 3” vs 4” for general use and hip carry purposes?

Hip carry is probably more of a weight question. Might you ever be stashing it in the pack somewhere? That might favor 3".

[jeep45238]

The packs are herbicide packs, manual and motorized, and hold 4-6 gallons of herbicide, so they can’t carry a thing. This is a straight hip carry, concealed (makes me think 3”)


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[mmc45414]

The packs are herbicide packs, manual and motorized, and hold 4-6 gallons of herbicide, so they can’t carry a thing. This is a straight hip carry, concealed (makes me think 3”)

Oh, then I say 3" if OWB, but you might consider the 4" thin barrel if it will be IWB, depending on physique. I think you are younger than me, but in my case having the IWB pivot point behind the belt, having your butt push out to push the grip into your side. In my case, it is a battle between the butt and the gut, and giving the butt a little extra leverage helps...

[TheNewbie]

Could ruger make an SP101 in .357/.38 that was 6 rounds without making it much bigger?

[Jim Watson]

Sure, but they called it a Security Six.

Ruger makes the occasional 9mm revolver or you can have one converted.

[mmc45414]

Sure, but they called it a Security Six.

The Speed Six is what the OP (and the rest of us...) is trying to buy

[jeep45238]

The Speed Six is what the OP (and the rest of us...) is trying to buy

With few exceptions, I try to stick with models currently produced for support and logistical reasons.

If there’s a compelling reason to go with something no longer made, I’m listening, but it has to be a really good reason for me. :-)


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