I've had my SP101 since the mid 90's. Had a snub-nose urge and ended up with a .357 with the 2.25 barrel, spurred hammer. Very comfortable with .38 special standard and +P ammo. Will get your attention with full power .357 mag, but still manageable. Will occasionally shoot 145 gr Silvertip .357 in mine for full power loads. More likely to use 158 gr .38 +P lead SWCHP or one of the Federal or CCI short barrel +P loads in the 125 to 135 gr JHP range. Federal also has a 130 gr JHP reduced recoil .357 load that works well. The trigger has broken in nicely over time, plus I put in some reduced power Wolff springs about 10 yrs ago that made a noticeable difference. My only other revolver to compare it with is an early 80's vintage Dan Wesson 715. The DW trigger is better in single action, but my 101 is better in double action (not really lighter, but smooth and easier to stage). The Crimson Trace laser grips I put on a couple of yrs ago are a little better than the original grips.
Anyway, I've had it over 20 yrs and plan to keep it!
