ruger sp101 trigger pull weight

Sorry, but S&W have never repudiated the HUD agreement. I actually agree with this–if you have the time, you can train most anyone to use most any handgun efficiently (note “most”, not “any and all”). “…the best way I would recommend to carry this gun would be in a small pocket book, with an extremely long and strong strap…”. It’s not recommended you try to take a 50 yard head shot with this pistol, though the .357 round is more than capable. Grips that fill and fit my hand are crucial. I am told it is possible to wear one out, but despite years of attempting to do so, I have been entirely unsuccessful. These people need a revolver. the trigger is nice and smooth. And very accurate and fine triggers. The blued SP101 exhibited an 11 lbs. Thanks, Your email address will not be published. I have tried 9mm revolvers in the past, and with the exception of the SW547’s I owned, dealing with moon clips, is a pain. design for the site. Also did the lighter spring thing, with no adverse effects and a nicer trigger pull. I would imagine that any steel imbedded into the stainless would be removed by the following steps with sandpaper and polishing compound. After being worked over the double action trigger pull on this SP101 came in at 9.8 pounds. When you compare the trigger pull of the GP-100 to other double-action revolvers the GP does very well. People are making S & W out to sound like a frail old lady that will break if you uses it. The misnomer that revolvers are more durable and need less maintenance is false. (8 lbs Main spring) To fix this, you just need a Wolf 10 lb. @Skyler, Smith & Wesson’s British former owners sold us out too. The trigger return spring on the SP comes in at 10 pounds while the rebound spring on the S&W is 18 pounds at factory standard. The final result is entirely worth the time and effort. You covered all my questions with style & class! The SP101 spring is rated at 14 pounds, the S&W at 8.5. The SP101 is pretty well set up right out of the box but it can be made a little better. The 640 Pro Series got a much needed trigger job the first week. Robust is a fundamental quality of most Rugers and the owner can class ’em up easily enough but it’s probably impossible to toughen up a smith or colt at home. Probably 15 revolvers in all. To achieve the status of work of art, here’s what you’ll need: Note the orientation of the hammer strut so you don't put it in backward during reassembly. Turns expensive quick. Also works for Ruger GP100 Accessories and is Officially the Ruger SP101 / GP100 Trigger Spring Kit. Well, that’s a matter of each to his/her own. Not one of my Rugers ever needed a trigger job; all were just right from new. If the hand is not making full contact if means there will be gaps between the hand and grip at various points. As for fit and finish. Those gaps are areas where you have no grip control and they provide room for the grip to slam into your hand. So that is the funnest review ever! The factory wood/rubber stocks are comfortable for me, but it usually wears a set of Hogues. The first stop is the grip. Take cover and let him run his 14 rounds out and then place 2 rounds 357 mag in his chest and fight will be over providing he not vested up. They make the kind of sidearm you would want to take on your next hunting trip…even if it happened to be to the Underworld to put one round in each of Cerberus’s heads. The Ruger is slightly larger than the Smith. Somewhere along the way, I picked up a 4" SP101, in .32 H&R. Maybe I’m just nitpicking. The SP101 functioned perfectly, firing every cartridge. “If you’re looking for a gun to introduce a girlfriend, wife, or all-around novice into the world of firearms, the SP101 is a perfect choice (or any other double action revolver for that matter).”. For its class, it is an excellent pistol. If you use a Smith the way it should, it will last. What I have found is that if the hand isn't making full contact with the grip it is bad for accuracy, recoil control and pain management. If we had a dollar for every lady who’d insisted she couldn’t operate the M&P and then went on to a sterling performance with it under my parther’s gimlet eye and hand-on teaching, we’d have lots of dollars. That is a rookie comment and someone that does not understand ballistics. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Preferably one with studded spikes on the outside. to 10lb. Lets just call you “Mr. Either way, it’s very easy to shoot the SP101. Yes, I have one. That and they’re just plain cool. It will take a couple hours to work your way from 400 grit to the Mother’ Mag compound, and that’s if you half-ass it like I did. Overall I’m nearly 70 years old, and the hands are just not strong enough, nor are my joints forgiving me the recoil after the first few rounds. Did you review the gun from the factory or the version that’s “had some work done”? Same with semi-autos, let the magazines drop free when you go to insert a fresh one after it’s run dry. Please Ruger bring back the blues. I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of women go through the intro and second-level classes. I wondered how much would be traded off between a shorter length and the performance of the longer barrel. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. If you want a good collection of 0.35″ holes in targets, the Smith M&P 9 is the best answer. Bill Ruger pimped himself out to keep his Mini-14 off the banned list, but it backfired because people always want what they can’t have. Not BBQ guns. We won’t even let the women thumbcock the revos they do try out, not unless they’re so beset with physical issues that they simply can’t shoot any other handgun any other way. Fortunately for me the gunsmiths at Bill's Gun Shop in Robbinsdale, MN are trigger pull experts. Still I am a big fan of Ruger revolvers, well designed, well made and stone cold reliable. Fellas at 10 yards I can punch a smiley face in the head of a paper target with my 2.25 inch sp101 using 125 grain full house magnums. That said, I have to agree with Leadbelly– if I’m going to carry something that heavy, it might as well be a 1911. The backstrap rockets into the web of my hand and becomes painful after only a few cylinders of ammunition have been fired. I will definitely consider the SP101 for my wife but in a smaller caliber, maybe even .22lr, in retribution for the aforementioned technical chicanery. Both are fine weapons and I routinely carry both. Every time I read a revolver review talking about everyday practicality it just sounds like justification on behalf of the author. Thankfully bad guy left without gaining entry. As much as the stainless job is fun to shoot, a bobbed 2.25 inch SP-101 38 special - made of Ruger titanium castings - would have made for a really neat pocket gun, but now the LCR has come along there's no chance of that. The answer to my needs comes in the Ruger SP101. A G17/19 is second. But for daughters first EDC, I’ll be following your advice, Mama. Best Ruger SP101 Spring Kit to Improve Performance and should be a Priority on your Ruger SP101 Accesories List! Even with full power 180s my buddy's SP101 was more pleasant to shoot than my long-suffering S&W M49 Bodyguard is with 158 gr +P. Short version: you want good hits? To carry this revolver daily, buy a high quality holster that fits both your body and the gun , and plan on carrying a couple of speedloaders or speed strips. Relegated to my travel/hotel/motel bedside table gun now. What you going to do with your laser in bright sunlight, when you can’t see the dot. I sold it to a friend that wanted a gun for his wife. It was my first carry gun. Obviously I went for a 3 inch barrel as I find they offer better balance and provide more sight radius and more velocity. It’s interesting to watch the evolution from the outside. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. I keep it to show students the difference, and very few ever want to shoot a second round. – Mother’s Mag metal polish. Read on! Then the heavily modified “girl’s gun” gets near perfect marks. You can change the front sight, and you can smooth the trigger if you feel confident enough. Remington High Terminal Performance 158 grain +P, Speer 135 grain +P Short Barrel Gold Dot Hollow Point. And a Gemeni customs review…. If you want to own only one revolver and you don’t want to invest any extra time, money, or effort into it, then I suggest you go with a Smith & Wesson. Next up on my shopping list is the GP100. Did I understand from one of the previous comments, that the .327cal version is discontinued ? They did have me send back the second one at no expense and they fixed it. I had all the same work done to it as I did with with the 3 inch model. Not all durable and reliable firearms need to be coated in Melonite or Cerakote. I would get this with a 3-6″ barrel…, Hey Walker… sure wish you could come out here and shoot with me. The trigger pull is much more difficult DA on the revolver, and the recoil- even with .38sp – is more pronounced. I hit it with 1 round of 240 hollow point at 60 yards and it flattened the deer like a pancake and the bullet passed through and through. Keep the 357 for what it’s for defensive purposes. I have other options but I usually end up carrying the SP. So it won’t matter if you all those fancy lights and lasers at that point. If you have enough money to buy the ammo you really don’t have to worry about the durability of a Smith. We- my extremely competent female partner (not a regular instructor, but a USPSA well-known) put on a lot of women’s classes. I’ve used all manner of firearms from military to muzzle loaders. I don’t carry a purse, but that seems to me like a good way to get your gun stolen by a purse snatcher. This requires a lot of practice. I have also ordered the CCI Pest Control shot shell as well. And I would definitely pick a Performance Center over a regular shield, for the $100 or so more that you pay the difference is totally worth it. You can get them in rubber or wood. It’s all about getting them to take that first shot. Letting that thumb start upwards when the intent to fire comes can easily get them killed in a defensive situation. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. The $34.00 for the Pachmayr grip was money well spent. It’s inpractIcal because it is a small gun that weighs nearly 30 oz unloaded. But don’t get me wrong. The “I can’t DO that” attitude comes on for reasons not always connected to physical capabilities. Shooting, I did loose some accuracy at 15″ between the LCRx 3″ and the SP101 2.25″. I'm not fond of the factory grip nor the Pachmayr option but the Hogue Monogrip is perfect for me. Never felt underarmed with any of those. Ugh autocorrect. – 120 grit foam sanding block I've always wanted one and finally picked up one last year. Each time I hold the firearm and prepare to fire, I must adjust the hold. The OP discusses fairly complicated refinements to the Ruger, even referring us to the Internet for instructional videos. A direct result of the SP101 being such a great little wheel gun. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. The three-inch barrel and all stainless steel construction provide more weight which also helps dampen recoil. The Ruger SP-101 is a great revolver, but the factory double action trigger pull can be heavy and a bit rough. Ruger replaced the cylinder, “repaired the J-spot” (whatever that is), test fired it, reset the timing, proofed it, and sent it back within a week. I read closely what Ralph, and jwm and other wheel gun fans say, and thanks Dan, for a great review, for I’ll be buyin one someday. you can still feel where the trigger reset engages on the release of the trigger but isn’t offensive at all. Customize This * * * * As far as I know the J frames are still not built to take a steady diet of full power .357s like the SP so 2 extra ounces and a 1/8th inch of extra barrel doesn’t seem like something that was primarily designed as a club. A reduced power spring set will bring the trigger pull way down but … It’s too heavy until you put a box of .357 through it, then your hands are grateful for the extra heft. But please.. for the love of GOD.. stop advocating off body carry. From the factory, the SP101 has some areas that require attention to really make it shine. You better let Clint handle that one. It exceeds even my mighty 44 mag. Great review Joe as always. I went to a Glock 30 a year later. They replaced that one entirely. double-action trigger pull. The trigger guard bangs against the knuckle of my middle finger adding more pain. I’m more accurate with my little 2″ SP shooting 158 grain 357s than I am with my full-size SR9 (terrible trigger, but that’s another story). For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. In short, the 2.25 inch barreled model gives up very little to the 3 inch model especially when using the Speer or Winchester ammo. I have looked at the SP though because of the .357 option. Frankly, Ruger’s gun control sins are much less than that, and they were over with Bill Ruger’s death. The SP101 .22LR. I feel totally confident with .357 125 gr HP that I can stop anyone with it. Well, come in the spring, actually… it’s snowing hard right now – dang it. Ruger’s SP-101 has been my EDC for fifteen years. Click the Gemini link in the text above. Author suggests a larger grip to make it handle its chamfering better further reducing the appeal of said heavy pistol. Concealed Carry Handgunshttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OKlb6h7hvWY/SpR9N20cphI/AAAAAAAACWM/NYKcZRg-ID4/s400/Black+Border.jpg. it will. Smooth them up inside & out. Also 100% American made with American materials by Americans. From the factory, the trigger has a 14 lb. Practical sight radius is not there. Life is “subjective” and for me I cannot imagine a scenario (where I live at least, major urban City) whereby a five shot revolver would be assigned my primary CCW or even HD Gun…Again, that’s me so YMMV…I often equate “Capacity” with car or health insurance in that you most likely will never need it (approaching my late 40’s so that might change…) but will rest better knowing that “it’s there” if and when needed…So I will stick with even a sub-compact semi that server up 10+ or double that with just 1 extra magazine…to translate such into a revolver setup I would need the full weight of the Ruger with 3 additional speed loaders. I think I remember ttag doing a factory stock review a while back. Yep, love my little SP101. I would like to add another Ruger in 327 Federal in the future, the LCRx, I like the fact of being able to use other 32 valiber ammo in these revolvers. The first one I had purchased used and would start locking up after about 15 rounds. Check weight and trigger pulls on double and single action. According to the S&W and Ruger sites the SP101 DAO with a 2.25″ barrel weighs 25 ounces while the S&W J frame 640 weighs in at 23. The low-profile front sight of the SP101 facilitates drawing the sidearm from a concealed carry holster or pocket without snagging. I will buy one again. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. The performance center shield is ported which will be an issue shooting in the dark and it can be detrimental to you if you are shooting at close range with the pistol close to your body. Worked undercover for years with a 686+ and an SP101,(and a few other revolvers) and only had to ‘go to’ it 3 times in all those years, where just the sight of a gun ended the issue. Thank you for checking out my videos & don't forget to SUBSCRIBE!!! Custom Ruger SP101 Accessories by Combat Veterans! Kits include the various springs necessary to assure reliable function, smooth operation, consistency, and long life. 8-oz. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. The frame where the pawl drags both top and bottom. http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101DE/specSheets/5774.html. Ruger SP101 ® Match Champion ® ... Polished and optimized internals, a centering boss on the trigger, and centering shims on the hammer produce a smooth double-action trigger pull and a crisp and consistent let-off. I’m a bit surprised I haven’t seen more purse companies making anti-snatch and grab versions. I sold it. Smooth the trigger up by shooting as often and as many rounds as you can. Spot one is the person that is not a gun guy and is not going to get a lot, if any, training. Then you can stand up and still have a round (or two) to make sure. Fine review. I will give Ruger a plus for putting rubber grips on with plastic side panels. Gemini Customs offers other ways to pimp out this pistol. Mine is prone to malfunction--the mainspring went dead early on and it has jammed up due to firing residue accumulation. (On a side note, the only time I ever had to defend the house was when someone tried to kick in my door and my ‘trusty’ hi power ‘wonder’ 9mm jammed when I chambered a round. Get a few of each and have the best of both worlds. Type “self defense book” in the subject line so it goes to the right filter. The above target shows 10 rounds of Magtech 158 grain FMJ ammo fired at 21 yards. I still have the Colt and the “J” frame. It is surprisingly soft shooting with all of the factory and hand loads I’ve used. Last month I bought a brand new blue SP101 .357, and one of my cylinder chambers was bored too small also. You will not want to put this pistol down now that it is completely free of any sharp edges or rough textures. Shooting Ruger…S&W…get them both and enjoy life!!! The lines and curves of the SP101 just beg to be smoothed out like Charlie Sheen’s career after a year’s supply of coke. We’re talking about making this into an Hattori Hanzo sword. While brushed stainless steel is good for everyday abuse because it hides scratches, we’re not talking about a Viking’s battle axe anymore. Ergonomics Carry * * * * Got them off of ebay. Loved the feel and the almost no trigger pull in the single action. All of these attributes make for one little revolver that is painful to shoot and difficult with which to find accuracy. With the monogrip pictured is that thing still pocketable? I go by the original intent of the DA trigger that it’s for close in when fractions of a second count and if you need an accurate shot you should pull the hammer back (with your thumb that is). On your Ruger SP101 Accesories list new to shooting it ’ s to. I owned a 357 SP 101 357 mag the trigger pull of this SP101 was lighter than expected 10-lb. 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