![]() ![]() The other groupings were no larger than 2 inches with two loads, Remington UMC. However, the goal is this test was “real world” accuracy, meaning 10 yards with an off-handed two-hand grip and five-shot groupings, excluding a one-round flyer.Īlthough accuracy was very good with all five loads (see the accompanying chart), hands-down the best results came from the Hornady Critical Defense rounds, with an average of 1.25-inch group. Most “accuracy” test involving handguns utilizes a bag or rest at approximately 10 to 20 yards. The Hornady Critical Defense rounds grouped an average of 1.25 inches by the author. Thankfully I have a decent variety stashed away, and it performed decently with the following: With the current run on all things ammo, I was limited to what I had on hand. This particular model also came with a fantastic fiber-optic front site, which adds a bit of “modern age” to a classic design, along with an adjustable rear sight. I’d much rather have an all-rubber Hogue or a classy walnut-type grip. It’s a combination of black rubber with engraved wood on the side, and although it’s grippy and feels comfortable in the hand, the engraved wood looks like a cheap, tacked-on afterthought. The only place where it falls short is the grip. With a bright stainless steel finish, it’s definitely eye-catching and attractive, and looks to stand the test of time. Overall the SP101 is a very nice looking piece. The grip is on the small side, and it could get swallowed up by someone with big meat hooks. People with larger hands, though, may want to try it out before buying. The cylinder holds five rounds, apparently. The rubberized grip, although a bit cheap-looking (more on that later), fit perfectly in my hand, felt comfortable shot after shot, and does a nice job soaking up the recoil of the. Although I usually like bigger frame revolvers, it fits my hand pretty damn good as well. The gun is heavy enough to tame the recoil, yet light enough for her to carry without feeling like it’s a brick in her handbag. With a slimmer profile, 4.2-inch barrel, and a weight of 29.50 ounces, it fit her hand like a glove - not too big, not too small, but just right. The reason we gravitated toward the SP101 was the size. ![]() At one time Ruger offered chamberings in 9mm and, for what seemed like a very short time, .327 Federal Magnum, but they have both since been discontinued. It’s a single-action/double-action, with current chamberings of. Ruger introduced the SP101 line of revolvers back in 1989, and they’re smaller and slimmer than Ruger’s other topnotch wheel gun, the GP100. 357/.38 spl.The Ruger SP101 revolver chambered in. If you want one, I'd recommend trying one out first, even if it's in. 357 version, but lower terminal ballistics to go along with it. Also, reloads with moon clips are faster than traditional revolver speed loaders, speed strips, or loose rounds. That's more of a problem the lighter the gun gets. On the positive side, the weight of the SP101 should help with the bullet creep issue in 9mm. I eventually sold it when I realized it was essentially the same size as a Glock 23, but with barely more than 1/3 the capacity, more blast and recoil, and slower reloads. I'm sure I could have installed some other springs or taken it to a smith for a trigger job, but never did. Also, while the single-action trigger was reasonably crisp and the double action was pretty smooth for a production gun, both had Ruger's typical lawyer-proof pull weight. Go only slightly larger and you get a 6-shot revolver in about the same weight and size. It was too big and heavy to use as a pocket gun. The problem was that it was too much of an "in between" gun. It was more comfortable to shoot with 158 gr.357 than an airweight J-frame with. 357 was comfortable to shoot, where the weight and rubber grips helped keep the recoil quite manageable. But I don't know that I would personally pick that particular one. I'm not one to poo-poo on a 9mm revolver. ![]()
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