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Thanks for the first hand information Marlin.
I'm definitely interested in that 44 but I'd like to handle a GP first just to see how they fit my hand first.
We have 2 fairly good sized stores (Sportsmans and North 40) and a few smaller ones so I should be able to do that Wed.
Despite his mental challenges Travis actually knows his way around a handgun......I'll see what he has to say too.
Thanks again.
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FG, I'm kind of in the same boat, regarding trigger comparison. Never had a GP100 until a few days ago. Never was interested in one until the .44 special hit the ground. And then I found out about the 10mm Match Champion. At this point, I'd have to say that my SP101 trigger feels almost as good as my Security Six, and a little better than the Match Champion. The MC is just as smooth, but definitely a tighter lock-up, and a little heavier. But the SS is thoroughly broken in many times over, the SP is well broken in and had some work (both conditions, before I acquired them), and the MC is brand new (Haven't done more than dry-fire yet). My thoughts on all the above though, have come down to - why settle for the 44spl, when you can have one more round of the 10mm in the same package??  Now don't you start dammit..... Seriously though.....I love the 44 Special and already reload for it. Well, there's a good reason. Do yourself a favor while you're trying on the GP for size, and fondle a Match Champion if you can. The Hogue grips they come with are much better than the standard grips (which I hate), and make a huge difference in the way it feels. Pretty sure you can get those grips and put them on any GP100.
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I have had a 3" for 5 or so years. For me it just works. As light a 357 Mag throwing 125's as I would ever want to shoot and it shoots very well. It resides in one of my vehicles loaded as such.
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FWIW: I have a 101 without the adjustable sights. XS Sights (makers of the XS Big Dot) makes a Standard Dot Tritium front sight for these (also fits the J-frame Smith). It is a round, white sight with a tritium center. It's just the correct size. I REALLY like mine and it's much easier to see than the standard black front blade.
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Can’t see replacing an 8 or 9 shot 45 with a 5 shot. If I’m replacing a 45 it will be because of higher capacity
Para used to make a 14- shot 1911 style 45. P14 ?
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Fieldgrade,
For what it’s worth.......I’ve had one of the GP100’s in 44 Special with the 3” barrel since they were first introduced and love it. It is my most often “carry” gun and is my “night stand” gun. The action is good, both single and double action and is superbly accurate. The only change I made was installing a set of regular GP100 Compact grips. They make the gun easier to conceal if so desired, look good on the gun, and fit my hand better than the grips that come on the gun. I think you would like it.
If we live long enough, we all have regrets. But the ones that nag at us the most are the ones in which we know we had a choice.
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Charlie, if you want it, buy it. But a 5 shot 101 on the nightstand vs. the 6 shot M10 you already own is going backwards. You'll shoot .38 +P from either one and the extra shot and 1" of barrel make the S&W the more logical choice for a bed side revolver.
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KYHillChick has had hers since 2006 and loves it. It's her everyday carry.
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Charlie, if you want it, buy it. But a 5 shot 101 on the nightstand vs. the 6 shot M10 you already own is going backwards. You'll shoot .38 +P from either one and the extra shot and 1" of barrel make the S&W the more logical choice for a bed side revolver. Good advice as usual GC and after handling both models yesterday I think I'll take it....at least for now.
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I am MAGA.
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Had a hammerless SP101 for 25 years. Got it for the Wif. Loved it, accurate and manageable with 125gr .357mag HP.
Being SS, I carried it as my boat gun, too.
Traded it off, last month, only because of being DAO, Wif could no longer handle the heavy trigger pull, with her arthritis.
Kept it and 3 speedloaders on the night stand. Highly recommend them.
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My Sp101 is a 4" 32H&R mag and won't be going anywhere.
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You will remember a curve of your wagon track in the grass of the plain like the features of a friend."
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Have had a 2" 357 SP101 I bought to carry in a gun pocket in a leather jacket on the Harley over 20 years now, also have a small light holster so I can clip it to a windshield bag. Black grip, holster, and bag it is almost invisible, to use when open carry was legal and CC wasn't in the city limits without a permit, I think it will keep it.
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Do it - Wolf Spring Kit and Meprolight Frontsight on mine. Would recommend both changes. Meprolight Ruger SP 101 Front sight
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I've had a 3" for several years now. I like it for what I use it for which is a camping/trail/fishing companion. I also picked up a Hill People Gear Original Snubby kit bag which it fits in nicely. Switched out the factory grips to the Pachmayr Diamond Pro Series and that made a huge difference to me. Probably going to switch out the front sight to an XS in the near future. It is a little tank too.
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I've owned a couple and all I can say is they are the best small full power revolvers in their size class. They are very comfortable to shoot, well made and dependable.
You will love the Ruger SP101! Buy with confidence.
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I’ve had a 2.25” version for about a decade, mine is a 357
Magnum and has Played many roles for me. I’ve used it as
My concealed carry gun, my woods/hiking gun, now it’s my wife’s woods gun. I’ll never get rid of that gun.
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