SP101 vs. GP100

[mmc45414]

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. :-)

I wuz being facetious, Just that everybody, including me, wishes for the "good" ol' days when you could just go buy the stuff that nobody was buying.

But you know, if you are not going to go to the 7 shot, maybe the S&W 66 is an option:
https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....ocial-revolver

[Stephanie B]

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

I’d be all over a Speed Six if I saw one in the display case.


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[jeep45238]

Not completely out of the picture. A little curious about some issues I’ve read of rims getting jammed up with certain brands of ammo on the 7 shot. Other than that, I’m really struggling between that and the Wiley Clap - the match champion popped up if a 4” is the way to go, but upon reflection I’m having a hard time seeing how it would be better for my purposes.

Spent most of the day debating amongst GP models, and will be taking a GP to the range next Friday - that should settle the GP vs SP as far as handling goes and narrow this down some more.

Also, not having sideplate screws for disassembly in the event of a dunk with the modular components is a huge plus in my mind. Easy to have a screwdriver w/2 bits (grip and a punch) vs. potentially stripping heads or threads.

[BobM]

I’d be all over a Speed Six if I saw one in the display case.


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I had my hands on one last year but the shop was holding for someone who'd already pit down a deposit

[Bushytale]

jeep. if your carrying OWB there is no reason to go shorter than 4 inch. 4 is kind of the optimum barrel length for general purpose revolvers. I started in 1970 with a S&W model 19 4 inch and still feel it is the best choice for all around 38/357 revolver use.
There seems to be a good supply of parts out there for S&W k-frame revolvers from the '60/70/80s. I would not let the fact they are no longer in production be a decision maker for me.

[Bigghoss]

I’d be all over a Speed Six if I saw one in the display case.


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Same. But we're "those" kind of people. I've got a pair of Security Sixes in the safe right now.

Seriously though. Ruger needs to come out with a revolver that size again.

[TheNewbie]

Same. But we're "those" kind of people. I've got a pair of Security Sixes in the safe right now.

Seriously though. Ruger needs to come out with a revolver that size again.

Are the security six guns similar in size to the k-frame?

[Bigghoss]

Are the security six guns similar in size to the k-frame?

Yes. But more durable and less expensive than the equivalent Smiths.

[Stephanie B]

Yes. But more durable and less expensive than the equivalent Smiths.

Indeed. When I see one for sale, it’s about $150 or so cheaper than a Model 19.


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[jeep45238]

jeep. if your carrying OWB there is no reason to go shorter than 4 inch. 4 is kind of the optimum barrel length for general purpose revolvers. I started in 1970 with a S&W model 19 4 inch and still feel it is the best choice for all around 38/357 revolver use.
There seems to be a good supply of parts out there for S&W k-frame revolvers from the '60/70/80s. I would not let the fact they are no longer in production be a decision maker for me.

I doubt that owb will be an option, unfortunately


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