Posted: 8/8/2009 12:38:21 PM EDT
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Well I have finally started carrying and while I love my Glock 19 I was looking at a small revolver for the FL summers. I have a growing interest in a 3 inch Ruger SP 101 in .357, what I'm wondering is there any other model out there thats is similar for around the same or less. Also I will probly trade my 4.5 inch Taurus towards it. Any knowlwdge or suggestions is welcome. |
| For around $400, you can look at either the Ruger SP101, the Ruger LCR, or a S&W J-frame in .38+P. The SP101 is almost twice as heavy as the other two, though, but it can fire a .357 if need be, where the LCR is limited to .38 +P and the S&Ws in the same price range would be .38+P as well. S&W has J-frames that can fire .357, but cost at least $200 more. |
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Quoted: No I'm not looking for a pocket gun just something a little smaller than my 19 for when is gets warm around here. I have a 4inch large frame model 65 and was thinking of trading it off for something smaller, being that my had gun needs are mor focused on carry than target.Quoted: yeah thats why I'm leaning towards the Ruger I like the .357 and the little extra weight won't bother me. The SP101 is not a pocket gun, if that is what you're looking for. |
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No I'm not looking for a pocket gun just something a little smaller than my 19 for when is gets warm around here. I have a 4inch large frame model 65 and was thinking of trading it off for something smaller, being that my had gun needs are mor focused on carry than target.
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yeah thats why I'm leaning towards the Ruger I like the .357 and the little extra weight won't bother me. The SP101 is not a pocket gun, if that is what you're looking for. The model 65 S&W is a medium frame revolver(K frame specifically), and not significantly larger than the SP101. It may seem quite a bit larger, but if you ignore barrel length, and change the grip frame to round butt, there isn't much difference at all. I'll find the camera and take a pic of my 2.25" SP101 next to a 2.5" round butt K frame and a 3" 1911. I presume you intend to holster carry the gun, so I recommend looking at the 3" version rather than the shorter 2.25". |
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Quoted: you sir git the nail on the head on what I want to do, thats why I was looking at the 3" SP 101 that and the price.Quoted: Quoted: No I'm not looking for a pocket gun just something a little smaller than my 19 for when is gets warm around here. I have a 4inch large frame model 65 and was thinking of trading it off for something smaller, being that my had gun needs are mor focused on carry than target.Quoted: yeah thats why I'm leaning towards the Ruger I like the .357 and the little extra weight won't bother me. The SP101 is not a pocket gun, if that is what you're looking for. The model 65 S&W is a medium frame revolver(K frame specifically), and not significantly larger than the SP101. It may seem quite a bit larger, but if you ignore barrel length, and change the grip frame to round butt, there isn't much difference at all. I'll find the camera and take a pic of my 2.25" SP101 next to a 2.5" round butt K frame and a 3" 1911. I presume you intend to holster carry the gun, so I recommend looking at the 3" version rather than the shorter 2.25". |
| I've pocket carried my SP101 on many occasions. While it's not the best choice as a pocket revolver, it is possible, and it's not with a 2.5" K frame. And yes, I've got both. The difference in size isn't huge, but it's enough. If you might need to pocket carry in a pinch, get the 2.25" SP101. If it's a dedicated holster gun, get the K frame or a similar midsize 6 shot revolver. |