SP101 22 LR followed me home today

[AllenM]

This thing has a real nice balance to it. Hope to shoot it tonight. I would post pics but you all have seen them already I imagine.

I already wanted one but this review made up my mind.

Ruger Eight-Shot 22 Long Rifle SP101: Stainless Steel Kit Gun Perfection

Kudos to Plainfield Shooting Supply. I think it was the first one he got in

 

[straight-shooter]

eagerly awaiting the range report

Hard decision between this and a GSG-1911. Congrats on the new pistola, i'm positive it's a real winner!

 

[paperboy]

You dawg!!!! Those are awesome! You gotta let us know how she shoots and maybe post some pics....

 

[Fullmag]

Oh man, Oh man. Keep the details coming going to buy a gun, still up in the air about what though. Seems like there is a lot really beautiful guns with outstanding reviews out there right now.

 

[protongun]

how much $

 

[snapping turtle]

Does the fiber optic front sight change out like the regular's. Or is it a fiber optic front only handgun. For a kit gun i don't want a fiber sight.

 

[snorko]

I very much want, but the price needs to be about $75-100 lower.

 

[AllenM]

I made it to MCF&G to try this out. But I want to say I am a 1911/semi auto guy that is still learning revolvers so I this is may not be a accurate evaluation, take it with a grain of salt.
The weight and the balance of the gun are great, Sights are very nice but I had to adjust them to about 3 " to get to the center of the target.
The trigger is smooth although could be a little lighter in single action.
I wish the grips were a tad lager for me, that was the hardest thing to get used to.
The gun shot great and is accurate even though I had to shoot it alot before I was comfortable with it.

I am sure with a little more practice 2" of hand goups a 20 yards are doable with it....or at least I would like to think so

Here is pic of it next to my 5 1/2" Ruger Red Hawk.
Almost identical only smaller.

As far as comparing it to a GSG 1911 it's knda like apples and oranges I use the GSG as a suppressor host, coolness factor I think the GSG has it with a suppressor on it.

Once I was used to it the accuracy was impressive. It is fun to shoot I look forward to taking it out again.

 

[gglass]

I hate you.

 

[AllenM]

Does the fiber optic front sight change out like the regular's. Or is it a fiber optic front only handgun. For a kit gun i don't want a fiber sight.

I dont know the answer to that but am going to look into it for myself Plus I would like a little wider front blade.

I agree I don't really care for fiber optic sights, but I will say the top of the sight is squared off nice and does give a good sight picture. Blade width would my main reason for a change

 

[AllenM]

I hate you.

Story of my life.

 

[Amishman44]

CONGRADULATIONS on the new purchase! You're the first person I've heard who's actually purchased and shot one of these! Glad to hear it's accurate and fun to shoot!

I have an original 4" Ruger SP101 in .22lr...and that will be sufficient for me! I have a daughter (7) and 2 boys (4 & 3)...and I'm planning on keeping it around for several years to have something with which to teach them to shoot revolver! It has a Trausch rubber grip on it and my absolutely LOVES to shoot it! It's accurate as heck and fun to shoot! I'm glad I made the investment!

 

[VERT]

Neg rep inbound because that gun belongs to you and not me.

Looks like it is the perfect size for a .22 revolver.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

Hard decision between this and a GSG-1911.

I disagree. You should buy both. I plan to and the GSG is already on the way...

 

[snorko]

I wish the grips were a tad lager for me, that was the hardest thing to get used to.

I highly recommend Trausch Grips. They are slightly larger grips with an improved grip amgle.

 

[JohnP82]

Very nice! Congrats!

 

[LordTio3]

As far as a DA 22 revolver, I don't think there are many better than the SP101. Good buy.

~LT

 

[straight-shooter]

I disagree. You should buy both. I plan to and the GSG is already on the way...

I agree and have no doubt that in the end, this is what will happen.

 

[Westside]

hey neighbor how are you doing. want to make a range trip together buddy.

 

[AllenM]

I agree and have no doubt that in the end, this is what will happen.

I have 3 22 pistols now the SP101 a Ruger MKII with pac lite upper and the GSG

Hate to say it but as of right now the MKII is still my favorite to shoot.