Is Ruger SP101 good for concealed carry?
Is Ruger SP101 good for concealed carry?
Key Point: The SP101 has a niche—not the best service weapon or concealed carry choice, but good for home defense, camping, and hunting. In 1988 Sturm Ruger firearms introduced what would become one of their most popular revolvers of all time: the SP101 compact revolver.
What is the difference between SP101 and GP100?
The SP101 makes the better concealed carry gun. The GP100, though, is an absolute tank of a pistol. It excels as a packing gun, home defense gun and otherwise carry gun for any purposes other than concealed carry, because it’s enormous.
How much does a Ruger SP101 weight?
25–30 oz
Ruger SP101
| SP101 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 25–30 oz (710–850 g) |
| Length | 7.2 in (18 cm) 8 in (20 cm) 9.12 in (23.2 cm) |
| Barrel length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) 3.06 in (7.8 cm) 4.2 in (11 cm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR .38 Special .357 Magnum .327 Federal Magnum 9×19mm .32 H&R Magnum (discontinued) |
How does a Hammerless revolver work?
First off, hammerless revolvers are not actually hammerless. Instead, the hammer is just found inside the frame of the gun itself and inaccessible to the shooter. This simple feature is what allows these double-action revolvers to be smoothly pulled out of a pocket or holster for quick access.
How much does a SP101 cost?
| Model: | 15702 |
|---|---|
| Caliber: | 357 Mag |
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 2.25″ |
| MSRP: | $859.00 |
Is 357 worth it in a snub nose?
The heavy bull barrels common to that class of pistol helps get back on target faster and tame muzzle flip, and the larger grips make for an easier impact on the hand. A snub . 357 is going to kick. Not only will this make full-house loads unpleasant to shoot, follow-up shots will take far longer than with a .