Accuracy of SP 101 SightsThis is a discussion on Accuracy of SP 101 Sights within the Ruger Double Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; I own a few revolvers but all of their sights are adjustable. The SP 101 sights are not adjustable. I know the reason is because ...
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January 27th, 2010, 02:11 PM
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#1 | | | Accuracy of SP 101 Sights
I own a few revolvers but all of their sights are adjustable. The SP 101 sights are not adjustable. I know the reason is because it is designed for carry. My question is how accurate are the factory sights? Any input is appreciated.
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January 27th, 2010, 02:21 PM
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#2 | | Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NH, USA.
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The answer will be widely varied. Mine shoots low at 25 yards but on line for windage. I don't have a problem as at 7 yards it is close.
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January 27th, 2010, 02:54 PM
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#3 | | Raminatus Maximus
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA
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7-15 yards; .38's = 1 inch low
7-15 yards; .357 125 grain = dead nutz
7-15 yards; .357 158 grain = dead nutz
25 yards; .38's = 1-2 inches low
25 yards; .357 125 grain = dead nutz
25 yards; .357 158 grain = 1/2" low (but that's probably me)
I don't practice more than 25 yards with this gun and 90% of my shooting is done at 5-7 yards. The factory sights are decent enough in a well lit area, but I'd probably put some sort of white paint on the front sight ramp for low light. I'm going to replace mine with a XS systems big dot sight.
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January 27th, 2010, 03:14 PM
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Mine shoots 38+p 158gr LSWCHPs dead on @25 yards and it'll do 3"ish groups if I do my part.
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January 27th, 2010, 03:54 PM
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#5 | | Young Revolver Nut
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Mine shoots dead on with .38's or .357mag with 158grn rounds at around 15 to 20 yards. It shoots a little low with 125 or 110 grain rounds.
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January 27th, 2010, 04:08 PM
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Mine shoots 4" low and 1" to the left at 15 yards with .357 158 grainers, which is plenty good for me.
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January 27th, 2010, 04:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carlsbad, NM
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Mine is dead on with .38s, a bit low with .38 +P's and 3-4 inches low with 125 gr. .357s. This is all off-hand at 10 yards.
Jon
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January 27th, 2010, 05:14 PM
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#8 | | | Sights? What sights?
I've got the .357 mag. with the 2 3/4" bbl. It's a point and shoot gun, that's what it was designed for. You'll just have to learn to shoot it like a shotgun with only a front sight for reference. Mine shoots pretty close to dead on at 25 yds. but this is shooting from a pistol rest not off handed. If you really want to be consistently accurate with the SP get you a Crimson Trace Laser grip, aside from that you don't have many( if any) sight options.  | |
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January 27th, 2010, 06:39 PM
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#9 | | Doc Tah!
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Originally Posted by Brian040  Mine shoots dead on with .38's or .357mag with 158grn rounds at around 15 to 20 yards. It shoots a little low with 125 or 110 grain rounds. | My results are exactly the same.
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January 27th, 2010, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Texas, NJ
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I have the three inch model and, with the right ammunition, it is quite accurate in single action. Certainly more accurate than it needs to be for a CCW.
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January 27th, 2010, 07:08 PM
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I believe the SP101 may be more accurate that the shooters on this website! Some days I am dead on at 25 feet. Some days I just can't miss a 9 inch round plate at 50 feet. Some days I miss more than I would like to admit. Well it is a short barrel!
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January 27th, 2010, 07:09 PM
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Mine is the 2.25 .357 and it shoots 38's a little low, but tends to be pretty well on with 357's
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January 27th, 2010, 07:40 PM
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#13 | | Raminatus Maximus
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA
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Originally Posted by Myjarreth I believe the SP101 may be more accurate that the shooters on this website! Some days I am dead on at 25 feet. Some days I just can't miss a 9 inch round plate at 50 feet. Some days I miss more than I would like to admit. Well it is a short barrel! | Most guns are mechanically more accurate than the people who shoot them. The Ruger SP101 can potentially put all 5 shots through the same hole; the average shooter's hand cannot.
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January 27th, 2010, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Raminator Most guns are mechanically more accurate than the people who shoot them. The Ruger SP101 can potentially put all 5 shots through the same hole; the average shooter's hand cannot. | Unless of course you lie like hell. You put the first bullet through the bullseye, then tell everyone you put all 5 through the same hole!  | |
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January 28th, 2010, 07:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Texas, NJ
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I think the impact for misaligned sights or bad form, e.g., stance, grip, etc., will be exacerbated as the range increases.
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