Ruger SP101 for carryThis is a discussion on Ruger SP101 for carry within the Wheelguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; Sweet gun, I like my S&W 442 better for an every day conceal carry. I figure .38 +P is plenty to get the job done....
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05-21-2011, 06:06 AM
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Sweet gun, I like my S&W 442 better for an every day conceal carry. I figure .38 +P is plenty to get the job done.
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05-21-2011, 08:44 AM
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I had one and liked it, but it was a bit heavy for what I wanted to use it for. Went with the Smith 642 instead.
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05-21-2011, 09:23 AM
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My wife carries the bobbed hammer .357 with crimson trace. She usually purse carries, or has it in a thigh rig. She steps down to a PM9 in an IWB holster when wearing jeans.
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05-21-2011, 10:48 AM
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rented it yesturday. liked it alot it shot 38's way better then the 642 i shot.. i want to try a few more guns then decide. but this is real high on my list. i did my CCW yesturday went good cant wait to get it and start carrying.
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05-22-2011, 03:01 PM
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I have an SP101 with a three inch barrel and love it. I kind of purchased it on a whim and glad I did. Great pistol. My only complaint is the trigger pull. It's a little heavy.
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08-24-2012, 09:59 AM
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Ruger SP101 for carry
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I fired a ruger SP101 hamerless recently (150 Rounds) and found the final stage when pulling the trigger through it went to a slight catch and a lighter trigger pull making for more accurate shooting so this might give you a better ensight when undecided about the DAO.
I found it to be a fine accurate Revolver.
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08-24-2012, 03:05 PM
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Here's the two SP101's I've CC'd. Top one is my Gemini Custom and bottom is the one I bought for my Mom as a CC/HD gun.
When I CC the SP101, it's in an Occidental IWB holster with a Wilderness 3 stitch belt.
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08-24-2012, 03:30 PM
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Had an SP101 in .357 for a few weeks. Just too heavy, and .357 loads were painful.
Going with an LCR in .38 instead 
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08-24-2012, 07:57 PM
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I had a 2.25" SP101 a few years back but sold it. A couple years ago I replaced it with the 3" version. The recoil of the 3" is a little less snappy IMO. It's not a night and day difference but it's noticeable, especially with .357 magnum. SP101s are a little hefty but a proper gun belt and holster will mitigate how much the weight affects your comfort.
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08-25-2012, 05:08 AM
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i used to have a 3 inch and loved it. got rid of it a couple years ago. recently bought the new 4 inch version and love it. its my go to outdoors gun
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