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Walked into my local gunshop intent on buying an LCR in .357. Of course he sets this next to the LCR and I folded. I knew if he showed me an SP101 I would not be walking out with the LCR...sure enough, here I sit. Holster & range time!

...glad to see you chose a Superior Performance 101 rather than a Little Crappy Revolver...you'll be much happier shooting this one a lot...and your hands and wrists will thank you...

I am jealous. This is my next purchase in a revolver. Like speed six said. I got a little smith revolver but I regret not getting a snub .357 sp101 with D/S action. I should have known better after having a 3in sp-101 in .32 H&R mag. I need to correct that mistake sooner then later!

Thanks guys. Well the range report is in... 4 hours after buying it.
Blazer 125 gr .38
-shot well. Easy to handle

Blazer 158 gr .38
-Shot well... Easy to handle.

Blazer 158 gr .357
-Not much fun. Lotta recoil... But once I got through a few cylinders it wasn't too hard to shoot well.

Hornady Crit Defense 125 gr .357
- Shot very well... Recoil was there, but plenty manageable even in rapid fire.

So my carry load will be the Hornady 125 gr .357 loads. I liked the way they shot-- accuracy was great. Kep groups in a paper plate at 15 yards... At 7 yards they were grouped about fist size.

Recoil in the big .357 loads was stout in this wheelie-- I will not be carrying them regularly. They may be a good "woods load," but I might look at something else for that too. The sweet spot for me was the 125 gr .357 loads... It just felt great. The .38 loads were already to manage and fun to shoot-- I might go find some good +P loads for a .38 option.

Conceal ability is to be determined. I bought a cheapie uncle mikes IWB for now, but am looking for something a little (lot) better. A good IWB appendix holster and OWB pancake or slide are being researched, and any input is welcome.

Your lucky you didn't get a j frame snub nose then! My dad had a sp-101 in .357 mag and the 125 grain hot loads were less recoil then plus P .38 special Remington 158LHP in my bodyguard. Weight my friend is a good thing if you carry on your hip!

Simply rugged is what I have for my better half's sp-101 in .32 h&R and it is simply awesome. ! Here is a link but I am sure there are other good options also. http://www.simplyrugged.com/silver-dollar-pancake/

snatchel wrote:Conceal ability is to be determined. I bought a cheapie uncle mikes IWB for now, but am looking for something a little (lot) better. A good IWB appendix holster and OWB pancake or slide are being researched, and any input is welcome.

Check out the Kramer Leather MSP. That's what I use. I haven't found at better holster for revolver OWB.

Wife and I both have these and love them. Check out these holsters Snatchel(http://www.shieldedholsters.com/inventory/item.php?id=7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). The price is right and they work very well.

Sidro wrote:Wife and I both have these and love them. Check out these holsters Snatchel(http://www.shieldedholsters.com/inventory/item.php?id=7" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;). The price is right and they work very well.

Thank you sir. Ordered a phalanx appendix moments ago. Where do they ship from?

Still shopping around for OWB.

I don't remember where he is located, but mine were here in 3 to 5 days.

Great, Thanks!

Im thinking that this is going to be a good project gun. Fiber optic front sight and new grooved grips are my next idea. Has anyone had any work done by these guys? For $300 bucks they seriously hook up your SP101. The "basic hydro-port" package looks like a good deal.

http://www.geminicustoms.com/Ruger/RugerServices.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

snatchel wrote:Great, Thanks!

Im thinking that this is going to be a good project gun. Fiber optic front sight and new grooved grips are my next idea. Has anyone had any work done by these guys? For $300 bucks they seriously hook up your SP101. The "basic hydro-port" package looks like a good deal.

http://www.geminicustoms.com/Ruger/RugerServices.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Wow, that's pretty. I'd like some feedback on that action job, for 300 bucks without porting I think my sp-101 could use some love!

• Package Includes
• Slab-side and fluted barrel (Available 2.500" - 3.000")
• Weigand Combat interchangeable front sight base, includes 1 SWFO
• Bowen Classic Arms Rough Country rear adjustable sight
• Complete de-horning and glass bead finish
• Action tuning DAO & DA-SA
• Built on Customer Supplied Weapon
• $1089.95
• PLUS
• Cobra-Chrome - $300.00
• Hybra-Port™ Porting - $175.00
• Moonclip Conversion - $145.00
• Gemini Customs Exotic Hardwood GP CC / Duty Grips - $249.00 - $299.00
• Skeletonized trigger guard - $150.00
• Flute top-strap - $100.00
• GP100 (if not customer supplied) current price: $579.95
= OUCH.. $$$$$$$ but what a carry piece it would be.

Bet the porting does wonders for recoil on the big loads... But I'm not sure a flame directed upwards would be a good idea for a defensive weapon.

I see $300 getting saved up anyway. Let the plasma donations begin!

snatchel wrote:Great, Thanks!

Im thinking that this is going to be a good project gun. Fiber optic front sight and new grooved grips are my next idea. Has anyone had any work done by these guys? For $300 bucks they seriously hook up your SP101. The "basic hydro-port" package looks like a good deal.

http://www.geminicustoms.com/Ruger/RugerServices.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's my Gemini Customs SP101 3" .357 (no hydraport, but everything else on the SP101 list)(NOT GP100 list posted in above post). You will really like the trigger work! And the slabside barrel treatment really sets it apart from the rest.
Here are the details:
Gemini Customs Carry Package as follows:
• Complete action tuning (9# DAO)
• Recrown Muzzle
• Slabside and Flute Barrel
• Chamfer Cylinder Throats
• Recontour & Mirror Polish Trigger
• Bob/Remove Hammer Cockspur & Mirror Polish Hammer (DAO)
• Smooth & Dehorn for Carry
• Eliminate Cylinder Endshake
• Replace springs as needed
• Polish Plungers & Pins
• Electro Chemical Etch Gemini Customs Logo
• Test Fire for Function
• #170-325 Superfine Matte Glass Bead Blast entire Revolver
• Badger Rosewood Grips



Here's a great Custom holster option from RockinBS Leatherworks in Denison, TX.
http://rockinbsleatherworks.info/galler ... volver.JPG" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You can pick you color of holster/thread/flap or no flap. Just talk with him and he will fix you up with whatever you want with excellent prices and delivery usually within a week.
Here is his contact email address & Phone:

snatchel wrote:
Bet the porting does wonders for recoil on the big loads... But I'm not sure a flame directed upwards would be a good idea for a defensive weapon.

I agree that the porting would not be good for night work (too much flash in sightline). That's partly why my 3 incher does not have it. It MAY help in better control of your shorter barreled model. But my 3" handles hot loads just fine without the need for porting.

I use the pictured custom wood grips (supplied by Gemini) only for BBQ work.....
I use a Hogue Monogrip for daily CC and it really soaks up the felt recoil of hot loads and easy to hold onto. A thousand times better than the stock Ruger grip and cheap price for what you get.