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**1lowlife** · 05-17-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleBuck

I have read about the "lock up" problem aafter the locks were installed on Smith after a certain year. Any trouble with that?

No problems what so ever.
I've never even engaged the lock.
That key is in the case, I've never even looked at it.
But keep in mind, I've only had her 2 months with around 200 rounds.
I really like this pistol though.
Point and shoot.........
No FTF, FTE, stovepipes, pull the trigger and BANG...........
My first revolver.
Probably not my last.
I'd like to have a nice 44 mag, or maybe 32 mag....................

katana8869 · 05-18-2008, 07:44 AM

I consider my 2 1/4 " SP-101 to be about the upper end of the scale for pocket carry, but I do it on occasion with no trouble.

nw_gun_nut · 05-18-2008, 09:03 AM

I bought the sp101 for the wife. She won't be packing very much, so the extra weight is actually a slight advantage during shooting. This sp101 is a very pleasent gun to shoot. I don't really have a comparison to the lighter S&W's as far as pleasentry to shoot. It was a focus for me to have the wife enjoy shooting, and not to much recoil bark at the grip. We were planning on getting the Taurus, untill she held the Ruger and the stock grip felt perfect in her hand. Something about the trigger also just felt better with the ruger.

Determine if packing it the main goal, or actually shooting alot. Those could help you decide what would work best for your needs.

Have fun shopping around.

MJ

Tattooed Bard · 05-18-2008, 10:12 AM

they SP101 is a great wheel gun, owned several over the years, my pocket gun is currently your other opton, the taurus 605. you cant go wrong with either one

**1lowlife** · 05-18-2008, 10:30 AM

I will admit the heavier weight of the SP101 does make it more comfortable to shoot.
After a box of 50 38sp +P at the range with the 642, I'm ready to move on to something else.

I rented both the SP101 and S&W 642 before I bought the 642.
But for my needs, I chose the lighter of the two.
I also liked the S&W trigger better.
Main reason for the 642 was the weight.
I knew I'd be carrying it a lot more than I would be shooting it.
Both are great choices though.

nascaraddict · 06-20-2008, 12:02 AM

Ruger is the better gun!

**1lowlife** · 06-20-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nascaraddict

Ruger is the better gun!

Why?

Yuppicide · 06-20-2008, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nascaraddict

Ruger is the better gun!

Because if you run out of bullets, you can beat the criminal to death with it!

SP-101 with a 3" barrel, because I'm not "allowed" to carry anyways.

**Frenchy** · 06-20-2008, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yuppicide

Because if you run out of bullets, you can beat the criminal to death with it!

SP-101 with a 3" barrel, because I'm not "allowed" to carry anyways.

Much more effective in that regard, than a Smith J frame.

invssgt · 06-20-2008, 06:39 AM

They make a pretty good tire-knocker, too.

05-18-2008, 10:30 AM	#15
1lowlife XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Great Lone Star State Posts: 2,330	I will admit the heavier weight of the SP101 does make it more comfortable to shoot. After a box of 50 38sp +P at the range with the 642, I'm ready to move on to something else. I rented both the SP101 and S&W 642 before I bought the 642. But for my needs, I chose the lighter of the two. I also liked the S&W trigger better. Main reason for the 642 was the weight. I knew I'd be carrying it a lot more than I would be shooting it. Both are great choices though. __________________ Learn it. Know it. Live it.

06-20-2008, 06:39 AM	#20
invssgt XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,221	They make a pretty good tire-knocker, too. __________________ It ain't personal. Nothing contained herein is intended is to offend the immature, retarded, hyper-sensitive, emotionally/hormonally unstable, or otherwise easily-offended. But if it does- don't cry to me. I don't care. "Sarge" www.thesixgunjournal.net http://sargesrollcall.blogspot.com/ LOCK & LOAD the VOTE!

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05-18-2008, 07:44 AM	#12
katana8869 XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Occupied Territory Posts: 78	I consider my 2 1/4 " SP-101 to be about the upper end of the scale for pocket carry, but I do it on occasion with no trouble.

05-18-2008, 09:03 AM	#13
nw_gun_nut XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NW corner Oregon Posts: 34	I bought the sp101 for the wife. She won't be packing very much, so the extra weight is actually a slight advantage during shooting. This sp101 is a very pleasent gun to shoot. I don't really have a comparison to the lighter S&W's as far as pleasentry to shoot. It was a focus for me to have the wife enjoy shooting, and not to much recoil bark at the grip. We were planning on getting the Taurus, untill she held the Ruger and the stock grip felt perfect in her hand. Something about the trigger also just felt better with the ruger. Determine if packing it the main goal, or actually shooting alot. Those could help you decide what would work best for your needs. Have fun shopping around. MJ

05-18-2008, 10:12 AM	#14
Tattooed Bard XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester, Ky Posts: 470	they SP101 is a great wheel gun, owned several over the years, my pocket gun is currently your other opton, the taurus 605. you cant go wrong with either one

06-20-2008, 12:02 AM	#16
nascaraddict XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aloha, OR. Posts: 111	Ruger is the better gun!