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Waveform · October 20th, 2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisLCR

Understandable from a practical or survivalist standpoint, but it doesn't make for fun and interesting gun ownership.

Sorry Chris but I can't agree with you. The SP and the GP are different enough to make for very fun and very interesting gun ownership. Like a lot of guys here I have several GPs and SPs and I like them all for their different barrel lengths, different sights, different grips, some for hunting sidearm, some for CCW, some are range toys, etc. By your philosophy you should own only one firearm type per caliber. Boy does that suck the fun out of it for me.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion and if you want to limit yourself that's OK. But I'm always on the hunt for a good buy on a GP or an SP.

The OP said he preferred revolvers and he asked for opinions on the SP101 from those who have them..... My opinion is "They're great!!"

Wave

Badger grips, Wolff springs, XS sights..... Fun and interesting? You betcha!

ChrisLCR · October 20th, 2012, 06:35 PM

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Sorry Chris but I can't agree with you. The SP and the GP are different enough to make for very fun and very interesting gun ownership.

I don't agree, unless they are chambered for different loads, but if you love collecting revolvers, knock yourself out.

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Like a lot of guys here I have several GPs and SPs and I like them all for their different barrel lengths, different sights, different grips, some for hunting sidearm, some for CCW, some are range toys, etc.

That's fine, if you like them and are financially well off.

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By your philosophy you should own only one firearm type per caliber.

I never said that as a general rule, but that's what I plan to do until I'm financially better off and/or run into some really great deals. I can't even afford to shoot the ones I have now as much as I'd like to.

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You're certainly entitled to your opinion and if you want to limit yourself that's OK. But I'm always on the hunt for a good buy on a GP or an SP.

Some of us have very limited budgets, and/or don't collect firearms just for the hell of it, not that there's anything wrong with that if you are financially able to do so. Every gun I own or plan on buying will have a unique purpose and of a different type, that way I can have one for most applications and learn all the ropes on how to use them and have at least one weapon for most commonly available ammo in a possible survival scenario. Later on, if I'm better off and have no other pressing issues, I may look into getting more of the same type of gun I think would be most useful.

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The OP said he preferred revolvers and he asked for opinions on the SP101 from those who have them..... My opinion is "They're great!!"

The OP mentioned possibly LCP, LC9, etc. I'm just giving him some options. BTW... I think the SP-101 is a fine revolver myself.

41RED · October 20th, 2012, 06:47 PM

I purchased my first SP in '92 and have enjoyed it ever since. It's a very well over built gun that has been stated here several times. It's a great little carry gun and my first choice in the winter. GPs SPs the more the better and that's in either 357 or 327.

Waveform · October 20th, 2012, 07:12 PM

Oh my Chris - no hard feelings, eh? As I said you are entitled to your opinion like everyone else. You just look at firearm ownership differently than many of us do. A lot of us enjoy collecting firearms and have done so for a very long time. I know guys who have lost count of how many 1911s they own! They obviously find enjoyment in that even though the guns are almost identical and in the same caliber.

Have you seen this thread in the Gallery?

A peek behind our door

You may not find it very fun or interesting but boy some of us sure do!

Wave

ChrisLCR · October 20th, 2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Waveform

Oh my Chris - no hard feelings, eh? As I said you are entitled to your opinion like everyone else. You just look at firearm ownership differently than many of us do. A lot of us enjoy collecting firearms and have done so for a very long time. I know guys who have lost count of how many 1911s they own! They obviously find enjoyment in that even though the guns are almost identical and in the same caliber.

Have you seen this thread in the Gallery?

A peek behind our door

You may not find it very fun or interesting but boy some of us sure do!

Wave

Wow... pretty nice. I do find that interesting and fun in a museum type way, but I realize it's not something that I'm capable of doing even if I wanted to. I'm more interested in learning all the different gun types and utilizing them in SD/HD or an "all hell breaks loose" scenario. I made a promise I wouldn't buy any guns I might not ever use or wouldn't want to shoot.

Talk to me 10 years from now and things may different.

rdp357 · October 21st, 2012, 04:48 AM

Love my Sp 101 357 3" barrel, carry it every day, 357 recoil doesn't bother my hands because of the added weight, its a tank just like the GP100, just a little lighter and better for me to carry.

imjin138 · October 21st, 2012, 05:15 AM

Thanks for all the answers, I am a revolver fan. I have had an LC9 and had problems with it so I was not impressed with it at all. I know a few guys with LCP's but I don't really have many 380's but I am looking at one today just to fire it and see how it goes.

I have given thought about a Vaquero Sheriff's model

, I figure with .45 Colt that should be a fine back up.

Or maybe an old Speed six too

78CJ5 · October 21st, 2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by imjin138

I just bought a GP100 and am thinking it needs a companion. I have thought about an LCP or LC9 or an SP101. I prefer revolvers so my question to the SP101 guys do you like yours?

I own 4 SP101's they are great revolvers.

SWIGIN · October 21st, 2012, 08:11 AM

I'm not a huge pistol fan but I do own a SP101 .38 special and I have to tell you, I really love that little gun!

jcohen24 · October 21st, 2012, 08:35 AM

I have 2 SP 101s. My wife preferred the 2" and I liked the 4" so we bought both. It's nice to share the same ammo when we go shooting. Highly recommend putting a Hogue rubber grip on them. It helps with the recoil as well as the accuracy.

ChrisLCR · October 21st, 2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by imjin138

Thanks for all the answers, I am a revolver fan. I have had an LC9 and had problems with it so I was not impressed with it at all. I know a few guys with LCP's but I don't really have many 380's but I am looking at one today just to fire it and see how it goes.

I have given thought about a Vaquero Sheriff's model

, I figure with .45 Colt that should be a fine back up.

Or maybe an old Speed six too

I have heard too many complaints about the LC9 in particular. Sad to say I would avoid this one until Ruger addresses the quality issues.

gunsofun · October 21st, 2012, 09:38 AM

Used to own a GP100 357 6". I am sure the SP101s are solid as a rock, but I wanted something in between so I found a Speed Six 357 SS 4" for trail carry. 33 oz. and still overbuilt relative to most similar revolvers by other gun makers.

DIYautotech · October 21st, 2012, 10:21 AM

Since we're all adding pictures of our gorgeous SP101s....
I LOVE MINE!

exlogger · October 21st, 2012, 04:20 PM

I noticed a frame stud/block on the sp101 pics above. Does this hold the cylinder in place when the crane is open? or is it just for looks? My 95 SP does not have it. I must have fell asleep under a tree, when did this happen?