Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum: A 1000 Round Review

[@milwaukeegregg]

Great jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@snowcash1590]

milwaukeegregg 414 in the house!

[@tchin2020]

Picked up the Ruger sp101 3”….as a NYPD retiree from the 80s, we all started out with off-duty revolvers, either a S/W Chief.38 5-rd or the one I picked up and carried for backup was the Colt Det Special 6-rd, in the 90s we all moved on to 9mm and it was a game changer… revolvers were never declassified as a active firearm until well into the late 90s, when the whole dept went to 9mm (all the dinosaurs that maintained the revolvers were all retired) but revolvers were always classic looking guns… fast forward to today, the reason I picked up the 3” SP101, was because I like the classic look, plus it’s a 357 magnum, quite powerful for edc….but when you start carrying, and guys like to compare guns… I like the fact that I could show my classic contemporary 357 magnum revolver…old school mentality..

[@CharlesMartellus]

I love the classic look!

[@james-ei7ku]

I like that, "it's a birthday gift to myself ". I have been doing that lately also.

[@markmcdonald5711]

I had five birthdays last year or was it six?

[@efreutel]

I tend to have several birthdays each year; don’t tell my wife.🤡

[@bobanddonnareynolds1226]

Carry my SP 3 inch every day, don't even no it's there and I'm 75 years old.

[@timothyprice9064]

They don't make them like they used to, people and guns.

[@guaporeturns9472]

@@timothyprice9064 yeah , they are definitely better now.. people and guns.

[@timothyprice9064]

@@guaporeturns9472 Lol yeah, you keep thinking that!.

[@alrbredwall]

You are a patriot sir. Keep carrying everyday and keep showing us young guys how it is done.

[@fleischerev]

"IT WAS A BIRTHDAY GIFT TO MYSELF" EPIC

[@johnsonmcdick3002]

lucky fucker doesnt hide it under his mattress... I mean..... inside the mattress..

[@johnsonmcdick3002]

wives make life hard.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

@@johnsonmcdick3002 ...Did you spell that right ??.......lol..

[@johnnyvasquez4605]

Ive had my SP101 (I have the 3.06" 27oz) since about Feb also.. Im at 910 rounds so far.. I actually like the original grip and really like how it handles the recoil. Im gonna finish up my 1000 rounds with Buffalo Bore 180 grain. This is my carry gun, I do have an M&P 9c and a few others but Ill be honest the sp101 IS my favorite gun period. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to carry 357 mag.. Its not for everyone but if you're a wheel man like me, this is the gun to have. A+ in my book.

[@CharlesMartellus]

+Johnny Vasquez the 3" is pretty versatile. Have fun with those BB 19As. Ever consider chamfering the chambers? I think I am going to do it.

[@johnnyvasquez4605]

+Martellus Never thought about it but I see the Talo version is.. Oh and I finished with Underwood 125 gr (1500 fps out of the 3")

[@KpexSmith]

I have the same model, and grip makes a world of difference. No problem here. Thanks for video. You’re 100% right on.🇺🇸

[@insidethemusicalmind7207]

I love my SP101. Yes it's a little heavy for concealed carry. In the city I typically carry a little Beretta 380. When Im on my camping land I always have the Ruger on me. Recoil is not bad at all. It's powerful and always goes bang. Even if you were in a situation where you couldn't clean it for hundreds or rounds? It will still work. For accuracy use single action mode.

[@miketrahar8824]

Best review I've seen of this platform - thanks!

[@theluth9046]

Great review, I really like my SP101 and have to other friends that have bought one after seeing mine. Thanks for sharing!

[@cheesenoodles8316]

Great Jersy..... Great pistol, 3" and same Hoge grips my version. Obtained shorty after Ruger introduced them. Allot of rounds later, still works like new.

[@ronfillmore281]

I have had a SP 101 2.25" barrel in .357 since right after it came out. It has been my primary carry weapon since that time, particularly around home. And often on the road. It also makes a good ankle holstered boot gun. I did have a trigger job done on it, as I do all my handguns, for a uniform 2.5 lb single action pull on all of them. I hand load, not a max load, but sufficient for anything I want to tackle with it. I have never found the recoil to be objectionable, but that is just me. I used to compete on steel silhouettes with a .44 Mag, And the SP 101 isn't in that league.

[@markanderson6707]

Thanks for a fine video. Appreciate your honest assessment. My 101 arrives next week. I'm completely stoked.

[@archimagirus_sancti]

The 3" version of this gun is the best in my experience. They're all great, but the 3" is optimal for ccw. Sight radius, velocity, and better recoil management are worth an inch to me

[@marccampbell6750]

Love the Pack jersey. Have quite a few here in Kalyfornya. Best team we never had. GO PACK! Love the sp 101 as well!

[@pauliewalnuts1949]

I agree on the springs, to that I added a shim kit to the hammer, makes it much smoother and predictable, I kept the original grips which look somewhat like the ones you showed, however, my 101 is a talo and it had some nice sticky rubber panels and is both perfect for my hand size, is more concealable and I get a really good grip on it If you want the more concealable option the smaller grip provides, Altamont has some similar to mine at a very reasonable cost. I now have about 400 rounds through mine, no issues with failure to fire at all and all of my ammo for the range is my own handloads. For self defense, I carry and have verified both corbon 115 +P 38 special all copper and Federal LE HST 147gr std speed and no failures there either. good video thanks

[@bradnat05]

Great review! I have the same pistol. I’m going to do the upgrades you suggested. Found your video while researching spring kits. Thanks!

[@busteropen6342]

That is an awesome concealed carry setup. i got my SP101 about 2 yrs. ago, i have the Hogue monogrip and the exact same Wilson 10 lb. trigger also, the only difference between yours and mine is my spurless hammer. excellent review

[@CharlesMartellus]

+Buster Open Nice! I am out right now carrying mine. What holster do you use?

[@elblancobasura]

I bought one in 1999 and carried it primarily for 10 years in this same configuration except with the standard plastic/ rubber grip. What a blast shooting full house magnums. Needless to say it was a real attention getter at the range using those. Concussion and flash city. I got mine at a large retailer for $369.00 new. Like all Ruger revolvers, they've gone up in price dramatically in really the last 7 or so years.

[@estebancampos2914]

Bradley Slackenfelch no doubt the price went up. I just bought mine, brand new at gander mountain for a little over $800

[@ericletts4072]

I bought one yesterday and it was $535.99

[@rockdocpalmcoast4189]

I kept the same factory grips but switched to Altimont grips due to the snake scale pattern for a better grip and replaced the plastic panels with wood. I did a trigger job and replaced the main spring with a 10 lb spring....no misfires in over 1000 rounds. Other than that, this is my primary carry every day. It is no problem carrying this type of weapon as long as you have a good Holster and gun belt.

[@arcocola8183]

Great gun. Reliable. Good choice

[@dennism103]

It is a excellent choice

[@MPGunther1]

Had to pull mine off my hip and check the ejection, mine works fine. Excellent video review

[@crankybuzzard6867]

my wife and I both have the three inch. Have the Hogue grips and wolf spring job. Talk about fun guns to shoot... and great home protection. I use S&W Shield 9mm for CC.

[@JHargis68]

I have the 3" SP101. My reasoning is it's not that much harder to carry or conceal, and it gives you more of what separates the .357 from the .38 - velocity.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Really appreciate the honesty here. I have seen so much love for this gun all over KZbin, and I believe it deserves a lot. Ruger does make very solid and nice guns at better prices than their competition. I especially appreciate you pointing out that ejector rod. Wow, I think I would have to do something about that, if anything can be done about that. The frame blocking the cases from ejecting is also very good to know about. I don't know if it is okay to perhaps grind down that area of the frame a tad to allow the clearance needed? Definitely something to be VERY certain of before doing, and there may be a better solution. I'm still on the fence between the SP101 and a J-frame S&W, in a steel frame variant.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Id go wit the Jframe. Especially If its for carry...

[@blg020]

As long as the cylinder is fully open it's fine. But I have had a couple of hang ups myself.

[@ernestwalden3894]

I have the 4 inch sp101 I had it for about a year now and to me it seems the trigger pull is starting to ease up. I put plenty of 180 grain buffalo bore cast thrugh it and yeah it hurts after 15 shots lol. But I choose to punish myself trying to get accurate shots with it. I do a lot of night fishing and camping and night hiking in the woods. Never know bigfoot might be real lol😀

[@scooterbob4432]

You have the ideal general carry woods gun. I am thinking of getting the 3" SP 101. However, I am not brave enough to venture into the woods alone at night..

[@rico989]

@@scooterbob4432 I have a 3" version love it! It's my hiking and wilderness gun. Will for sure get a smith & Wesson shield plus for in the city carry.

[@scooterbob4432]

@@rico989 Glad you enjoy carrying your SP101, Planning to get mine next month.

[@rico989]

@@scooterbob4432 it's worth it, love it never will sell it.

[@MrSmiley1964]

I bought my 2.25 SP101 about 2 months ago. It looked like it needed a home just sitting there in that display case. In that time I've put the Hogue Monogrips on and a 10 pound trigger (great minds)spring and we've become the best of friends. I have other pistols that might conceal better, but I can't think of one I'd rather have with me in a fight.

[@lifted0422]

I always wanted a sp101

[@johnsonmcdick3002]

only got two boxes of bold T ammo. shot one through It on good 357mag. it handles just fine. people that complain about the recoil are just saying it for views. It handles fine. The point of this is to have a VERY powerful handgun round that you can hold, and if need, you can point and BANG it . keep moving dont be still. But do kep doing the BANG. . thats the point of this gun. now for home defense.. well I prefer a shotgun or a mini 14 something like that. but this will definitely stop someone. trust me.

[@caleb530e]

I miss guns that had wood grips I there something beautiful about old style wood grips

[@johnsonmcdick3002]

my sp101 357 is wood insert grip. . I have no problem with mag loads. not most of them :p

[@johnelder9919]

Wood grips are fine for K-frame and larger guns, but they kinda suck on a 25 oz. .357 magnum unless you plan on shooting .38 special loads. Your mileage may vary, but I put Pachmayrs on mine and it makes a world of difference.

[@eightfooticeman]

I have the same in rare target grey, same hogue grip as well. Great Gun!

[@rumporridge1]

eightfooticeman got the exact same set up. Love my SP 101.

[@ColeYounger16]

Great video that wall behind you is freaking me out. I love my SP 101

[@jamesmcgrath1952]

I have one, carrying all day in a shield holster I don't even notice it's there.

[@rubengarza1260]

I just got one with a same grip but it has no hammer spur. And it already came with a trigger job and it was great!

[@ngb802]

Thank you for mentioning the ejector rod wobble I just bought one and this worried me thinking something was wrong !

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

My main carry gun in the fall and winter. I did put an optic fiber front sight on it, and a 12 lb hammer spring

[@sqhunter65]

i bought the lcr 357 , recoil is stout but manageable for a few rounds of heavy 357 like buffalo,after that it kicks your butt. the gun is light though and concealable.

[@CharlesMartellus]

+sq “sqhunter” hunter That's a gun I would like to pick up one day. It always seemed like a great pocket carry option.

[@appalachiangunman9589]

Love the 29 man it's my go-to mountain/ ccw gun, I'm strongly considering the sp 101 I like the idea of having .357 mag power in my pocket. Good review man.

[@TheRobman139]

I have the 3” version and while it is not my only carry option, it is my favorite and what I carry most often. The only changes I made to mine were to swap out the OEM black blade front sight for a Meprolight tritium sight, and to replace the original black polymer grip inserts with a set of nice looking rosewood ones. Other than that I left it stock. A lighter spring might be nice but I’ve chosen to adapt to the installed spring to ensure reliable primer detonation for any ammo; I’ve had a few disconcerting experiences with light primer strikes on other revolvers so with this one I am happy to have a strong spring that addresses this. A Hogue monogrip would probably help with recoil mitigation, but it would increase the bulk of the revolver. With the standard grip, it is JUST small enough for pocket carry, which is what I prefer. So, I have adapted to the standard grip as well. The SP-101 isn’t for everybody, but for me, I consider it a practically perfect carry gun. The recoil was surprisingly spicy at first to me, but I am getting used to it and now I shoot it reasonably well. The 3” barrel takes better advantage of the .357 cartridge than a 2” barrel would, and I like having that kind of power in my pocket. I am not a fan of the “spray and pray” mentality. If, G-d forbid, I’d have to employ deadly force, I’d rather resolve the situation with as few rounds as possible, and the .357 is about the best choice for that philosophy. Plus, I like the quality and rock solid reliability of the SP-101 in particular. Finally, I’m 62 now and can handle the recoil of the SP-101 in .357 for now, but maybe if I’m still around fifteen years from now, my wrists may no longer be up to that. With the SP-101, no big deal, I can switch to .38 Special +Ps and out of its 3” barrel still get decent performance, while the 27 oz empty weight will turn that bucking bronco of a revolver in .357 into a pussycat with .38s. I really think Ruger hit it out of the park with their SP-101; a lot of people must agree with me since it has been in continuous production for over thirty years.

[@Satierical]

i hate the packers because they beat my team in 2011. Great review! they have a used spurless ruger sp101 at my gun shop for 500

[@lmglocks]

Great revolver there man ruger 101 sp is of my favorite revolvers besides s&w revolvers🔫.

[@retiredsergeantroefaro4137]

I have the exact revolver. Use it as a pack gun, back-up while hunting and out-of-state "Vacation EDC". Agree with the Author, not for everyone BUT I LOVE IT and specifically for those previously mentioned applications. As a note, I've carried a semi on duty for many years now & EDC "in-State" a like semi. I do practice with my revolvers as well though, to include IDPA (for fun) about twice a month with a GP100 4" and full, "OLD SCHOOL", duty rig (it's a blast!!!, blast from the past as I cut my teeth for about my 1st 3yrs on the street in the mid 80's w/ a S&W Mod 66 w/ full duty mag-loads...actually miss those days...now!). My point, regardless of application, a revolver is NOT an understatement so long as one learns and regularly practices (perfects) the manual of arms and handling tactics (I can still reload my full size revolvers faster than MOST can their auto and can tac-load & operate in darkness and... just learn to efficiently use your revolver).

[@richardnone5644]

i have 2 of these i gave one to my friend a great little pistol and very well made i agree with you about the Ejector rod it seems a little wobbly but other than that its a great gun richard in the tropics

[@CharlesMartellus]

+richard none agreed, thanks for the comment!

[@brysonw1815]

let's be friends LOL

[@maxcz7771]

i changed the mainspring to 10lbs and left the original trigger return spring at factory 10lb pull,the 8lb felt girlish to me....i also put on the the Golanco wood handle,original felt like a toy in my hand,and i have the hogue rubber grip for EDC it doesnt profile like everyone says,conceals nice owb holster

[@wreckagevic]

Regarding the Packers, it certainly isn’t our year. I picked up the 2in sp101 .357 from my lgs and added the hogue grip too. I’m glad your ejector rod is wobbly because it was a worry of mine but it’s been excellent shooting wise.

[@jec1ny]

I'm a revolver guy but not a big fan of .357 ammo in snubbies. If I was going hiking in bear or big cat country I'd opt for the GP100. or one of S&W's K frames. For concealed carry where the threat is more likely to come from animals of the two legged variety I tend to favor .38 spl. My edc is an early 1980's vintage Colt Detective Special which is still(!) completely stock, right down to the old fashioned wooden drips. Five or six rounds of .38 spl in an all steel revolver is almost always going to be perfectly adequate. In an SP101 (I don't have one but I have shot one owned by a friend) even the hottest +P 38 rounds are fairly easy on the recoil. Ruger's SP and GP revolvers are like tanks which while adding some weight and bulk, really does help with recoil management.

[@bamaboyphoto22]

man I like your style. 357 mag and a 10mm on the table. my best friend is a top notch gun smith, so getting kinky with my guns is a habbit. had my sp101 2 1/4" ported and crowned at 15 degrees. had the hammer ground down smoooooth. had the rough edges smoothed. 12lb springs added, and a sweet USA made pocket holster. nice range u got. stay safe.

[@CharlesMartellus]

Very nice! Yeah, I say why not go big (esp. if you can still conceal it).

[@jamesdewer]

Dude! Please post a picture of it. How's that port job?

[@willamschott8235]

B+, I also changed out springs ; and put on hogue grip ( better control) ; I have the 3"

[@ernestwalden3894]

I got the 4 inch sp101. I take it with me when I'm fishing n camping. I carry 2 buffalo bore cast and 2 cci snake shot shells and 1 reg 158 grain jhp. Like a Swiss army knife of a revolver lol ☺👍👍

[@troy9477]

I love mine. Have had it for 14 yrs or so. It was my main off duty gun for a few yrs, in a fanny pack (oops) or a Galco Concealable. I always carried magnums, mostly Federal 125's because i had a case. A little white paint on the front sight can help. Thanks for the tip on the XS Big Dot- it looked large to me too. But for close range, just put the dot over the notch. I haven't gotten around to changing springs, but i will probably go with the 12 lb. I may try the Hogue grip. One small criticism- some chrono info would have been very helpful. Good review, and great points made. Thank you

[@Prideoffreedom]

Troy Ortega the Hogue monogrip makes a huge difference....much more comfortable to hold, and to shoot. I highly recommend it!

[@troy9477]

Prideoffreedom - Good to know, thanks. I have them on 1 or 2 square butt K and N frames, and i like them. Years ago a friend gave me a set of the Bantam grips (snap on) for a round butt K frame, and i really like them. That one became my court gun for court appearances in uniform.

[@Renaldo135]

I have the double action only model and the trigger pull seems very smooth and not too heavy at all. Five rounds close up of Underwood Xtreme penetrator is more than enough.

[@LEXxTALIONS7913]

Hi is one awesome gun. I own one. But I'm more a S&W guy, I collect S&W revolvers, Ruger I only own one is the SP101. But to me Ruger is the second best brand of revolvers. The brands I never buy again in my life is Taurus and chiappa! Of course and others that don't deserve be mentioned!

[@axiomaddict]

Thanks. A thoughtful review.

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

Just bought the same gun today, can’t wait to start feeding it.

[@BobC59]

Bear protection - LOL. Okay, I don't live very far from you (just south a bit) and I "carry" in desolate woods as well, so I'm laughing more with you than at you, even if my concerns are less about bears and more about coming across the wrong people. Enjoyed the vid - thanks for posting.

[@CharlesMartellus]

+da Bob agreed on the wrong people issue. We've had a couple close encounters with bear in the past five years- one (in Shenandoah NP) where we rounded the corner on a trail and came right up on a mother bear with cubs. It's that I fear black bear, I just want to have something if I would ever need it. Thanks for watching!

[@BobC59]

+Martellus I hear ya! And if nothing else, the sense of security one gets from "carrying", be it perceived or real, is indeed comforting to some degree. Its funny how I know people who want nothing to do with guns personally, but if they are with me and we end up in a place like way up in the mountains (or anywhere that personal safety might come into question), the non-gun people are always the first to ask, "Hey man, you ARE carrying a weapon aren't you?" Its true, isn't it!?! LOL

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

I took my first deer at 49yds with this BB 180 hard cast 357 ammo, but it was out of a 6" taurus. That said, out of my 2" Rossi, this 180gr projectile is HAULING at just over 1200fps. That's 125gr-9mm-out-of-a-4.5"-barrel speeds, pushing a heavy-for-caliber-180gr-metplat-bullet, out of a 2" revolver. Used it last year during our out west trip through Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and Grand Canyon. Never had to use it but was there if I needed it.

[@chgofirefighter]

With the proper spring kit, shims, polising the internals this revolver becomes a sweet shooter. Nice review, I purchased the Wiley Clapp edition and it's currently with my gunsmith getting a trigger action job... Can't wait! Thanks

[@davidj.jorgensen4828]

Hope U get to try a Kimber K6s ,that’s what I have ... trigger out of the box seems pretty smooth /6 rnds & lighter🔫

[@rngrscott]

great review... never had an issue w/ ejecting rounds on my engraved.

[@johnrose2157]

I have a sp101 .327 fed mag 3” and I LOVE IT. Way less recoil and it compares right up there with the .357 damage wise

[@scottperson9487]

That is #1 on my list!

[@B2lazy]

i really like this gun. I have a few but to name one i have the ruger lcr . 38 special. Its my back up but recently i been turned to the sp101 i perfer hammerless but i appreciate this video. And most likely change the hammer spring to 10 lbs cant wait to find one. have a happy new year stay safe

[@CharlesMartellus]

+Mr Lazy hammerless definitely has its advantages. Thanks for watching. Happy new year!

[@tjmooremusic]

Something tells me this man watches alot of Paul Harrel...; Good review. Thanks for the hammer spring comparison. Also thanks for pointing out the ejector rod..kid of dissapointing of Rugar of which I am a big fan.

[@fyodorberkovich8247]

Despite the weight, the SP101 is still very painful when you shoot 357's out of the short barrel. I recommend loading 38 +P.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

MAN UP !!!

[@fyodorberkovich8247]

@@sparky_-mf2cs snub nose revolvers with powerful rounds are always high-recoil. Besides, pain is a secondary issue. The real problem with .357 is landing followup shots. You can't land followup shots nearly as fast with .357 load as with .38 load. Also, I have freakish pain tolerance but even my hands go up to a solid 4-5 on the pain index after firing only 15-20 hot .357 rounds with the SP101.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

@Fyodor Berkovich i was just messin wit you 😂 its a carry gun not a range gun and its a 357...no need for follow up shots if you hit your target...

[@1DRIPSTER]

This gun is a beast. She'll take down any animal on 4 legs. I have the Wolf spring kit with the lightest ones installed.

[@1DRIPSTER]

DeltaForce Reviews Yes it is

[@JBerz]

Was debating between the sp101 and the colt cobra (‘17). Went with the Cobra. 6 ROUNDS.

[@ctusser]

There’s some trigger improvement on an 8lb trigger return spring also, the stock one is unnecessarily heavy

[@Prideoffreedom]

Have you ever had a problem with the spent casings getting stuck in the cylinder? I've had to use a stick to knock out the spent brass out.....

[@johnsonmcdick3002]

u r supposed to clean them and oil them up...……… I dont notice any stickage till...…. about 8 - 10 shots PER cylinder (about 40--50 shots) and even then I just use the eject rod. but you should clean it. if all u got s a cotton swab and WD40 ur fiiine.

[@unclewiddy]

good honest review Also the Pachmayr 02483 Diamond Pro Grip Are great they point straight

[@richardnone5644]

i have this gun for many years and i agree with you on the ejector rod but its a minor issue

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

One thought I have regarding hammer springs. I think, perhaps, it may be better to focus on polishing the internals to smooth things out first, then only lighten the hammer spring additionally as much as needed to get the action desired. I believe many/most just change out springs without smoothing out the surfaces that grind together creating much of that drag we feel in the trigger pull. The weight of the trigger pull can be decreased just from smoothing out these surfaces alone. As you pointed out, some ammo may have a failure to ignite if the hammer doesn't hit the primer with enough force. I've had this problem with a 9mm auto of mine and a certain load of factory ammo with some tough primers. There are some videos on YT showing how to do all this work on these guns, and it's not hard to do. A Dremel tool and a spring and shim kit is all you need.

[@sparky_-mf2cs]

Buy S&W and you wont have a shitty trigger...

[@knothead45481]

@@sparky_-mf2cs Yeah only a crooked front sight!

[@kylewood8327]

Excellent choice for a smaller .357! Personally I opted for the S&W 640 Pro, definitely pretty much the equivalent of the 101 except the Pro comes with night sights and no hammer. Big pluses toward the 640 Pro in my opinion!

[@googlechicken]

I have a hammerless SP101 and I feel the extra bulk allows more comfortable shooting of full house 357 mag

[@markmcdonald5711]

And no trigger lock, I won't buy a S&W with the Clinton hole.

[@adamallison3685]

A B? What do you give an A too? Great video, I'm just curious to what you give an A. I have had 2 sp 101s 3 or 4 Taurus 85s and a charter arms in snub nosed pistols. I do like a model 85 Taurus but I liked my first 101 better. I switched to a shield 9mm back in 2016 and have carried an auto since. I carried a Glock 19 for awhile and it was probably my favorite but I gained some weight and it became uncomfortable so I went back to my Glock 26. The 101 I have now is a blued finished but I noticed that it would begin to develop some surface rust in the summer. I live in the southeast and humidity is horrible. I didn't think it would, I kept a lite coat of oil on it but it still developed a little bit of corrosion. I can't have that so I went back to my 26. I gain anymore weight I'll be on the lookout for another shield I guess 😂

[@johnganshow5536]

180 grain federal hollow points should work well for Black Bear also. Maybe less recoil than the buffalo bore?

[@chicagomike6666]

Well done video..! really surprised by ejector rod weaknesss! I have an old model 28 that would loosen constantly...and have learned that the ejector rod is always a weak point...for reference though...my SW 640 has a pretty tough rod....

[@ratlips4363]

I suggest you do some in-depth research regarding foot-pounds of force with a short-barreled revolver. I think you will be surprised if you are carrying hot loads rather than light loads

[@alejandrobanda1822]

Great 357 revolver! I need one urgently!!

[@efreutel]

Superb! Many thanks!

[@bobg1685]

I'm an advocate of spring jobs for revolvers; I did them for my GP-100, an SW 642, and, my latest, a Taurus 856. I think the most improvement was to the 856. Haven't had a light hammer strike in any of these. The SP-101 is a sweet gun, but I thought it was a little big for only five rounds.

[@lukealberti5094]

Did you end up filing down the nub, or just living with having to rotate the cylinder to eject the spent casings? Thanks.

[@phillpauley6672]

I have the 4.2 inch SP101. Does anyone else have an issue with it becoming inaccurate after getting hot from firing a few hundred rounds? After about 150 rounds it started throwing the bullets in random directions. I decided to let it cool down after the 3rd box and it fired accurately again. I’ve only had it to the range once so far. I don’t know if it was the bullets or if there was some kind of odd warping while it was hot. I was shooting fmj 38 specials, jhp 38 +P and jsp 357 magnums. I’m not sure if the brands. I just told the gun shop that I bought the gun from to give me two boxes of each round to waste at the range.

[@I..cast..fireball]

would you recommend the 2.25" or 3"?

[@blg020]

Do your speed loaders work with the houge grip. I have an sp101 3". I have been hesitant to get new grips because of issues I read about speed loaders not working with replacement grips.

[@MehediHasan-wf6zp]

do you shoot in Cove Camp ground in Gore Virginia? Its my favorite place to shoot explosive targets!

[@davidgreve1081]

For the weight and size, the GP 100 is a better pick. Best way to carry it is shoulder holster. Ruger makes a masterpiece! I used to have a Service Six with a 4 inch barrel and I truly loved that gun.

[@LA_Commander]

I put Hogue monogrips on my Smith & Wesson airweight J frame and let me tell you it made the gun 100% better to shoot, no lie! I can fire 38 special +P at the range all day now without issue. Those small factory grips hurt my hands. And guess what the gun still conceals well.

[@alsantoshsantana8803]

I wouldn't do a 2 1/4" barrel either. Stick to the 3". Question though. Would anyone absolutely recommend 38 +P with hollow point ammo if using the slight longer barrel?

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

Good job with this review on the SP101 - Don't know why I've never owned one all these years - probably because CA does not allow concealed carry...

[@CharlesMartellus]

+FortuneCookie45LC Thanks FC45! Hopefully, that will change soon.

[@milosmarjanovic1516]

+Martellus nice video man. You put a 1000 rounds of 357/38 s....how much did that much ammo cost you ?

[@presidentkirkman572]

FortuneCookie45LC I just got done watching your powder coating video funny seeing u here. lol

[@johny9516]

California does, and always has (so far) allowed concealed carry. It may be your particular county or city that won't allow it.

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

President Kirkman - Not at all - I love watching shooting videos on KZbin. What we need are more shooting videos so that our sport, industry and purpose is fully developed. As a poster myself, the endless and infinite nature of shooting provides much topical diversity for videos... Best to ya...FC

[@jc-vc7xq]

I have the 3inch version of this gun. A little easier to shoot with heavy loads. Still plenty easy to conceal.

[@rls303]

Good review/revolver, Thanks for the info

[@CharlesMartellus]

+rls303 thanks for watching!

[@Dragonfire1911]

Would the Buffalo Bore 19 ammo still be easier to shoot than a .41 mag or .44 mag

[@markallen4001]

Do you feel the hogue grips interfere with conceal ability? I have had mine for about 25 years. Love it. Heavy trigger but very accurate. I too have a CCP and mostly carry either this gun or my glock 43. Great vid.

[@ronniebaughman1666]

The Ruger sp101 is a heavy duty revolver and I have owned a S&W model 60 it is a nice light weight revolver but if you gave it a steady diet of those buffalo bore it would not hold up long.

[@1234orca1]

it's nice to just shoot normal .38's out of it, as it is heavy and keeps the kick down so this lower recoil is why I was thinking about it for my wife or other women. Yeah, the trigger was really "heavy" but I didn't know at the time how to change that. I LOVED THIS GUN! Thanks

[@dicecontroller187]

Is that picture frame in the background ducktaped to his shirt?

[@Huggybear101]

Good review.....thanks.

[@rohankahar5053]

buffalo bore125 grain or hornedy 125 grain which is best for self defense?

[@sisleymichael]

Like your gun choice but the jersey? Not much. That aside, I had my trigger slicked up and I honed 4 cylinders to spec. The 5th was ok. I carry handloads, Hdy 125gr XTP, 38spl+P going just shy of 1100fps. The hang up you had closing the cylinder can be fixed easy. Dremel tool and slight grind on that sharp left side and hone post grinding. Flawless operation now. I carry 2 speedloaders and a S&W Airweight as backup in my front pocket. Yes, I know I can carry an auto loader but based off my out in the sticks location, my threat level is kind of low. I leave the ranch to go to town for supplies, food, church, and sometimes to visit family two counties over. If I ever have to go to the city for Dr. visits, I switch to the G19 and 3 mags extra and an AR15 in my truck backseat lock box.

[@johnherrera5261]

Cant wait to get mine

[@mike34744]

I've shot those buffolo bore loads out if my model 60 3 inch. 180 grain right? They got some kick.

[@Exist_Outdoors_]

Liked and subbed, videos are awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@CharlesMartellus]

+Chris Stiff thanks, I'm glad you like them! I try to publish then as often as I can but it usually takes a while to put 1000 down the pipe.

[@SuperImmunologist]

+Martellus just got a 29 for the new year. I got the ruger for turkey day

[@Tjcarbon9]

Clicked for the gun review, stayed for the Packers. Go Pack Go

[@u.p.woodtick3296]

Teddy Carlson Lions shut em out !

[@fyodor8008]

The extra weight honestly helps with pistol whipping, but I wish it had more than 5 shots.