ruger sp101 versus XD9 sub - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

craig_o · 07-22-2007, 01:30 PM

which do you prefer for EDC? which is your favorite to shoot? are you more confident with one versus the other?

mattjohnston87 · 07-22-2007, 01:41 PM

EDC?

**Old School** · 07-22-2007, 02:22 PM

Comparing the SP01 and the XD9SC is like comparing an apple to an orange. You are comparing a 5-shot revolver to a 10-round autoloader.

I much prefer shooting autos over revolvers, but that is me. I would be confident in carrying both.

OS

Bree · 07-22-2007, 05:44 PM

I think that a .357 Magnum SP-101 is much stronger firepower than a 9mm until you get to round 6. Then you have to empty the cartridges and pop a speedloader in with another 5'er. And you are still short of the XD-9's capacity.

OTOH... you get a big pop out of those 158 grain magnum loads. But your hand will know it!! I guarantee it. I like my SP-101 but I prefer to ratchet it down to .38 Special +P loads. That reduces the firepower a good bit.

The SP-101 is as simple a weapon as you can find... mount, aim, pull the trigger. If you have good shot placement, it is a great choice. But if you need to have margin for error the 9mm is a much better choice. You get more shots, faster, and with a lot less recoil.

Your choice. They are very different guns but they both do the same thing... namely, send pieces of metal at high speed across long distances until their energy expires or they impact something that stops them.

Son of Norway · 07-22-2007, 07:27 PM

My XD is a service model but I get better groups with my SP101. I can't say why and the difference is not dramatic. I'm comfy carrying either one.

If you are trying to decide which one is best for EDC, only you can figure out that.

normal · 07-23-2007, 05:06 AM

The XD9 subcompact by far. I had an SP-101 and it was the biggest piece of junk that I have ever owned. I could only carry .38's in it because .357's would swell in the cylinder and I needed a hammer to get them out (made for some pretty slow reloads). The trigger was awful. It had a hitch in it that would sometimes stick the trigger to the rear. I now have an XD 9 subcompact and love it. It is very accurate and completely reliable.

ichy_trigger · 07-23-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by normal

The XD9 subcompact by far. I had an SP-101 and it was the biggest piece of junk that I have ever owned. I could only carry .38's in it because .357's would swell in the cylinder and I needed a hammer to get them out (made for some pretty slow reloads). The trigger was awful. It had a hitch in it that would sometimes stick the trigger to the rear. I now have an XD 9 subcompact and love it. It is very accurate and completely reliable.

I had a chrysler van once that was a complete piece of ****, all chrysler vans must be a piece of ****.

Bree · 07-23-2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

I had a chrysler van once that was a complete piece of ****, all chrysler vans must be a piece of ****.

LOL!! I was thinking the same thing. My SP-101 has none of the problems mentioned and that is after a couple thousand rounds of +P or magnum ammunition.

My only problem with my Ruger is the recoil of the magnums and the 5-shot capacity. Otherwise it is a great close-in gun. The bobbed hammer doesn't snag on anything. It is extremely reliable... never had a firing problem. It is easy to clean. I like it a lot.

**Bycyclist** · 07-23-2007, 07:09 AM

Either one. I've have/had both and shoot equally well with them. Consideration for me for carry was usually what I wore or where I was going. If carrying in the fanny pack going running/biking, I tend towards the SP101 bobbed hammer. No snag, quick draw.

AH-1 · 07-23-2007, 05:10 PM

got both and shoot both.if you can't handle recoil and flames

get a XD.

I found the sp101 easier for carry but thats just me.
if you need more than 5 rd's of 357 mag a 12 ga might be a better choice.

hey I had a dodge van it was a POS

funny I also had a ford van and it stunk and burned oil.all vans suck.
pete

07-22-2007, 01:30 PM	#1
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07-22-2007, 02:22 PM	#3
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	Comparing the SP01 and the XD9SC is like comparing an apple to an orange. You are comparing a 5-shot revolver to a 10-round autoloader. I much prefer shooting autos over revolvers, but that is me. I would be confident in carrying both. OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

07-22-2007, 05:44 PM	#4
Bree XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,210 Blog Entries: 5	I think that a .357 Magnum SP-101 is much stronger firepower than a 9mm until you get to round 6. Then you have to empty the cartridges and pop a speedloader in with another 5'er. And you are still short of the XD-9's capacity. OTOH... you get a big pop out of those 158 grain magnum loads. But your hand will know it!! I guarantee it. I like my SP-101 but I prefer to ratchet it down to .38 Special +P loads. That reduces the firepower a good bit. The SP-101 is as simple a weapon as you can find... mount, aim, pull the trigger. If you have good shot placement, it is a great choice. But if you need to have margin for error the 9mm is a much better choice. You get more shots, faster, and with a lot less recoil. Your choice. They are very different guns but they both do the same thing... namely, send pieces of metal at high speed across long distances until their energy expires or they impact something that stops them. __________________ Shoot Straight and Ride Safe! Bree XD .45 Compact -- Ruger SP-101 .357 Mag. -- Keltec P3AT .380 Rock River Arms 20" Varmint A4 AR-15 w/4-16x56mm MilDot Ruger 10/22 Black Stainless Mossberg 590 Mariner 12 Ga w/Knoxx SpecOps Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Patriot Guard Rider Iron Butt Association Member The 60's Can't Die As Long As I Won't Leave Them!! I support McCain-Palin with CA$H!

07-23-2007, 07:09 AM	#9
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,827	Either one. I've have/had both and shoot equally well with them. Consideration for me for carry was usually what I wore or where I was going. If carrying in the fanny pack going running/biking, I tend towards the SP101 bobbed hammer. No snag, quick draw. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office =============================================== Last edited by Bycyclist; 07-23-2007 at 07:14 AM.

07-23-2007, 05:06 AM	#6
normal XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 49	The XD9 subcompact by far. I had an SP-101 and it was the biggest piece of junk that I have ever owned. I could only carry .38's in it because .357's would swell in the cylinder and I needed a hammer to get them out (made for some pretty slow reloads). The trigger was awful. It had a hitch in it that would sometimes stick the trigger to the rear. I now have an XD 9 subcompact and love it. It is very accurate and completely reliable.

07-23-2007, 05:10 PM	#10
AH-1 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: texas Posts: 359	got both and shoot both.if you can't handle recoil and flames get a XD. I found the sp101 easier for carry but thats just me. if you need more than 5 rd's of 357 mag a 12 ga might be a better choice. hey I had a dodge van it was a POS funny I also had a ford van and it stunk and burned oil.all vans suck. pete __________________ High capacity is not a substitute for marksmanship

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