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Posted: 7/14/2018 9:39:55 PM EDT
I just bought this very nice Sp101 at a pawn shop today and must say that I'm impressed with its ruggedness. It is very clean and lock-up is nice and tight everywhere. After cleaning it, it seems that the previous owner mostly shot 38spl loads through it. Didn't come with a box or anything, but would like to get some new grips for it. The ones on it are I think the second pair you get from Ruger in the box(Hogue 3-finger rubber)?
While they feel FANTASTIC in the hand and I'm betting would really soften that recoil, I think they are UGlY as SIN! I'm thinking of getting some Badgers Dymalux Black boot grips because they look beautiful as hell and I bet feel pretty good while not shooting it. 
Anyone have any thoughts or info on what to get for this little hog-leg? Thanks, Ray |
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Posted: 7/14/2018 10:24:14 PM EDT
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I bought the hogue mono grip for mine, it’s not pretty but it’s comfortable to hang onto. Mine was like new when I bought it, so I took it apart and cleaned it out there was so much metal shavings in the trigger area, i couldn’t believe it, I believe someone at ruger had to be packing it in there on purpose.
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Posted: 7/14/2018 11:17:42 PM EDT
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LOl, mine is pretty clean after looking inside.
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Posted: 7/26/2018 4:47:34 PM EDT
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I have had one for about 15 years. Paid $300 used at the funshow.
I installed a spring kit and did some smoothing to get the trigger pull nice. I happen to like the Hogue grips with the finger slots and have them all 3 of my Sp 101's. I don't shoot 38's in any of my 357's. Don't need to I handload and can load to the power level I want. Had this 357 out a couple of weeks ago, it still kills steel dead. I have found that full power 125 gr 357's are the best load for this revolver. Lots of power and recoil still managable. When I shoot the full power 158 gr 357's, recovery time is a lot longer and you notice the recoil. My every day practice load is what I call 3/4 power, 158 gr home cast powder coated bullet at about 1000fps. (10.0 grs True Blue powder) |
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Posted: 8/15/2018 11:19:41 PM EDT
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You are not kidding about 158g being a little harsh. I swear this is the most unpleasant pistol I have ever shot! My 7.5" 44mag is a pussycat compared to this little monster. I think I'll stick with the rubber grips, lol.
Will the lighter 125g ammo really make a difference in felt recoil? Quote HistoryQuoted:
I have had one for about 15 years. Paid $300 used at the funshow. I installed a spring kit and did some smoothing to get the trigger pull nice. I happen to like the Hogue grips with the finger slots and have them all 3 of my Sp 101's. I don't shoot 38's in any of my 357's. Don't need to I handload and can load to the power level I want. Had this 357 out a couple of weeks ago, it still kills steel dead. I have found that full power 125 gr 357's are the best load for this revolver. Lots of power and recoil still managable. When I shoot the full power 158 gr 357's, recovery time is a lot longer and you notice the recoil. My every day practice load is what I call 3/4 power, 158 gr home cast powder coated bullet at about 1000fps. (10.0 grs True Blue powder) |
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Posted: 8/16/2018 10:01:40 AM EDT
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You are not kidding about 158g being a little harsh. I swear this is the most unpleasant pistol I have ever shot! My 7.5" 44mag is a pussycat compared to this little monster. I think I'll stick with the rubber grips, lol.
Will the lighter 125g ammo really make a difference in felt recoil? |
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Posted: 8/16/2018 7:17:12 PM EDT
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Good catch. They are a great revolver for the money. They are made to last forever and they look attractive as well compared to other Ruger or other brands of guns. I forgot how well mine shot until we took it out the other day.
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Posted: 8/16/2018 9:22:40 PM EDT
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Good catch. They are a great revolver for the money. They are made to last forever and they look attractive as well compared to other Ruger or other brands of guns. I forgot how well mine shot until we took it out the other day. |
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Posted: 8/24/2018 12:35:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
You are not kidding about 158g being a little harsh. I swear this is the most unpleasant pistol I have ever shot! My 7.5" 44mag is a pussycat compared to this little monster. I think I'll stick with the rubber grips, lol.
Will the lighter 125g ammo really make a difference in felt recoil? Ruger grade handloads, not run of the mill factory loads that are not loaded to quite full power. Yes the 125 gr loads with a lighter bullet have less recoil. A SP 101 needs proper grips to shoot full power loads. All 3 of my SP 101's have Houge finger grip grips. Open a copy of Speer #10 reloading manual, use H-110 powder, magnum primer and a firm crimp and work up to the max listed load. That's a Ruger load. |
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