Ruger SP101


The Ruger SP101 is a series of double-action revolvers produced by the American company Sturm, Ruger & Co. The SP101 is a small frame and all-steel-construction carry revolver, with a five-shot ; six-shot ; or eight-shot cylinder.

History

The Ruger SP101 was introduced in 1989 as the smaller-frame counterpart to the GP100. Together, these revolvers replaced Sturm, Ruger & Co's long-standing staple in the American firearms market, the Ruger Security-Six series revolvers. A 9 mm version was available until its discontinuation around 1998 but was later re-released in early 2018. A basic.22 LR version was also available until 2003 while a redesigned version was introduced in 2011.

Features and description

  • The SP101 is currently manufactured in.327 Federal Magnum,.357 Magnum, 9 mm,.38 Special, and.22 LR.
  • Barrel lengths 2", 3", and 4" with full underlugs. 4" and 4" with half underlug.
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Transfer bar safety mechanism
  • *Firing pin mounted in frame
  • *The transfer bar in the SP101 is connected directly to the trigger
  • Fixed or adjustable sights
  • Spurred or spurless hammer

    Specifications

  • Weight:
  • *2", 25 oz.
  • *3", 27 oz.
  • *4", 22 LR: 30 oz.,.327 Federal Magnum: 29.5 oz, and.357 Magnum: 29.5 oz.
  • Barrel lengths: 2", 3", 4"
  • Double-action/single-action
  • *Double-action-only on select models
  • Five-shot, six-shot, eight-shot
  • Maximum effective range: 33 to 55 yards depending on barrel length and cartridge load

    Models

  • All models are made of stainless steel
  • Caliber:.357 Magnum SP101s handle all.357 Magnum factory loads and accept factory.38 Special cartridges
  • Spurless-hammer models are designated by an "L" in their catalog numbers

    Users

  • * New York Police Department SPNY Double Action Only .38 Special made specifically for the NYPD as a backup gun, off-duty, or Detective use.