B-Day Shopping For Myself!

[RVTECH]

Well I started my traditional birthday gun shopping today - for myself. Saw a nice SS 4" SP 101 I kind of liked but the grip was too short. Isn't the SP 101 similar to a 'K' frame Smith? Seemed so and I assume larger grips can be had for it. I once had an early Security Six that I KNOW I had larger grips on it. Also there was a nice Hi-Power for sale. Very clean - heck it looked new and unfired with no blue wear but it had the 'Assembled in Portugal' on the frame so that's out!

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[Flopsweat]

Well I started my traditional birthday gun shopping today - for myself. Saw a nice SS 4" SP 101 I kind of liked but the grip was too short. Isn't the SP 101 similar to a 'K' frame Smith? Seemed so and I assume larger grips can be had for it. I once had an early Security Six that I KNOW I had larger grips on it. Also there was a nice Hi-Power for sale. Very clean - heck it looked new and unfired with no blue wear but it had the 'Assembled in Portugal' on the frame so that's out!

I changed out the stock grips for a Hogue grip on an SP101 and it made a huge difference. Much more comfortable to shoot, and better looking too.

https://www.amazon.com/Hogue-Ruger-SP101-Nylon-Monogrip/dp/B003069D2C

 

[Joe13]

Well I started my traditional birthday gun shopping today - for myself. Saw a nice SS 4" SP 101 I kind of liked but the grip was too short. Isn't the SP 101 similar to a 'K' frame Smith? Seemed so and I assume larger grips can be had for it. I once had an early Security Six that I KNOW I had larger grips on it. Also there was a nice Hi-Power for sale. Very clean - heck it looked new and unfired with no blue wear but it had the 'Assembled in Portugal' on the frame so that's out!

Get yourself a gp100 if you don't need a carry gun! Fit my XL hands perfectly.



And happy Birthday!!!

 

[RVTECH]

Yea I kind of liked the SP 101- I already have a GP so I don't know why I am even looking at it but it is nice and trim for carry. I'll have to look at grips first before I even think about it.

 

[Flopsweat]

Yea I kind of liked the SP 101- I already have a GP so I don't know why I am even looking at it but it is nice and trim for carry. I'll have to look at grips first before I even think about it.
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You see how the grip on your GP keeps your ring finger below the trigger guard instead of directly behind it? That's what the Hogue grip does for the SP, along with lengthening the grip a little. With the stock grips the trigger guard bangs into my finger every time I shoot it, bruising my fragile little hands... Should be more comfortable for bigger hands too.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

sp101 with laser grip. oh. yeah. baby.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

sp101 with a stout 357 load. magic. i load them for my brother

 

[RVTECH]

sp101 with laser grip. oh. yeah. baby.

No interest in laser sights or grips

sp101 with a stout 357 load. magic. i load them for my brother

Heck I don't go 'stout' in my GP so no need in something smaller.

 

[etrain16]

I would certainly recommend the GP100 myself, but I do own both and each has it's place and charm. The Hogue rubber grips are my favorite on the SP101.

That said, here is one option for the SP101 that would look really nice:



Hogue Ruger SP101 Handgun Grip Rose Laminate 81500 w/ Free Shipping

 

[RVTECH]

Well these SS revolvers are growing on me - looks like there are a few grip options for the SP - Hmm - maybe a 2nd look at it tomorrow is in order!

 

[Flopsweat]

Well these SS revolvers are growing on me - looks like there are a few grip options for the SP - Hmm - maybe a 2nd look at it tomorrow is in order!

We're going to need pictures when you bring your little bundle of bang home.

 

[RVTECH]

We're going to need pictures when you bring your little bundle of bang home.

Oh yea - we'll see - working on the reviews of the SP 101 right now and well, DUH? is there anything EVER bad said about Ruger wheel guns?

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[Kruel J]

Really like the SP101. My dad has a GP and an SP but carries the SP mainly. You couldn't go wrong getting one!

 

[RVTECH]

Yea maybe a bit odd but I TRY to make my B-Day purchase quick and spontaneous as opposed to my normal, long and drawn out, go look over and over, handle, rationalize, justify etc....

 

[Kruel J]

There's nothing wrong with that! Makes it more fun, in a way. I tend to review, rationalize, agonize and then MAYBE pull the trigger.

 

[Joe13]

Really like the SP101. My dad has a GP and an SP but carries the SP mainly. You couldn't go wrong getting one!

I've wanted one since I got a gp100 if that helps any.

Some may like smiths and I'm sure they are great but I've yet to shoot a Ruger I didn't love and they are better priced for my budget.

 

[RVTECH]

Yea - I am a Smith fan also - but I am also a dedicated, regular shooter and kind of like the no frills aspects of Rugers as well as the quality. I have also been looking for another small frame wheelgun ever since I gave my Taurus 605 to my daughter. I had REALLY been looking hard for a 3" Mod 36 Smith but I cannot really justify the price for one and the SP really appeals to me with its 4.2" barrel and the fiber optic sight - and the ability to handle +P ammo as well.

 

[Kruel J]

I say buy it. Although you can't really claim that you were being spontaneous now!

 

[Joe13]

I say buy it. Although you can't really claim that you were being spontaneous now!

Listening to yahoo's like us is as spontaneous as it gets

 

[RVTECH]

I say buy it. Although you can't really claim that you were being spontaneous now!

Oh man! how I HATE spending my OWN money!!