RUGER SP101 357 MAGNUM Revolver…..Practical Review

[@ninjainflannel]

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[@louisfolgore2879]

One of the best revolvers I’ve ever owned!

[@ninjainflannel]

It really is underrated. I love mine

[@barrygoldwater2441]

Then I guess you haven't owned a Smith yet?

[@jpb1231000]

~ ... How can you NOT love RUGER in general??? A GREAT company who 1. Came out with the RUGER STANDARD 22 LR pistol in 1949.. 2. When COLT ended the SAA, They came out with the Single Six 22lr in 1953 or so 3. In ~1963 ... Ruger introduced the 10/22... Some say the BEST (I'm a MARLIN Guy) 22 Semi auto EVER! 4.The Security, Speed six, and service six DA Revolvers 5. THE 44 MAG Carbine 6. THE MINI 14 DAMN IT.... BA BARACUS APPROVED!!!

[@ninjainflannel]

Oh my dislike of Ruger has nothing to do with quality. I love their revolvers. However their owner has on several occasions supported gun control and betrade us. On that note the NRA has also sold us out on several occasions.

[@jpb1231000]

@@ninjainflannel Bill's DEAD... GET OVER IT!!! Do you hate Springfield too?

[@ninjainflannel]

I wouldn’t say I hate Ruger or Springfield but it’s important to note issues like this with companies. If we remember it and bring it up a lot, they may be less likely to do it to us again. Springfield does have some sketchy stuff in their past and I believe last year Daniel Defense stated quite a bit of support in favor of the ATF.

[@ninjainflannel]

I’m not even saying we should boycott them, but we need to remember these things

[@zachb.6606]

@@ninjainflannel If that's how you feel, then you can add Smith & Wesson to the list as well for their partnership with the Clinton administration in 2000. clintonwhitehouse4.archives.gov/WH/New/html/20000317_2.html

[@oreGUNboy]

Pretty sure the cylinder isnt designed to come off that way

[@ninjainflannel]

Idk other videos look like they are doing the same thing. There isn’t really a mechanism to release it

[@JamesKite-r9o]

​@@ninjainflannel That you know of. Never seen that before. I could be wrong...

[@MegaAppleshit]

​@ninjainflannel It absolutely is not supposed to come off like that. To remove the cylinder, you are supposed to remove the crane. If your cylinder comes off like that, your frame is defective, and I would recommend contacting Ruger and getting it fixed.

[@davidphillips6189]

I did not realize the cylinder was that easy to remove. Hmm...I've been thinking of buying one of these, that sealed the deal.

[@irenematthew]

Seriously want this gun….next one on my buy list….

[@ninjainflannel]

It’s a solid revolver.

[@preacherman85379]

You wont regret it, I carry a 3 inch SP101. Its accurate, strong and easy to carry.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yup!

[@theonehavingthekey5966]

I've had my Sp101 for about 4yrs now and never knew you could slide the cylinder out like that without completely disassembling it. Thanks for sharing boss! 🙏

[@ninjainflannel]

Yes sir!

[@roberthahn3710]

You are a NEWCOMER! I have carried my SP101 since 1991ish It is the PERFECT carry gun.

[@dimassalazar906]

Love mine! I dehorned it and polished it up to a mirror shine and now it's so easy to clean. I also put a reduced power hammer spring and trigger spring now it's easier to hit with. No light primer strikes ever. 10 years and smooth as glass. The more I shoot it the smoother it has gotten.

[@ninjainflannel]

That is awesome. I have seen this revolver in very similar builds to that and it looks really nice.

[@LA_Commander]

The SP101 is a great revolver...I own one. But for CCW it is outclassed by the Ruger LCR. The LCR is lighter, slightly smaller (and therefore prints less), has the same ammo capacity, and a much better trigger. It's also less expensive (at least from what I've seen in gun stores).

[@LarryGarcia-p3j]

Ruger SP101 was the most accurate revolver I ever owned right out of the box.

[@ninjainflannel]

Same! It’s rugers masterpiece in my opinion

[@joshuamiller3581]

Fully agree on all. Would add for anyone else who might be interested he same boat. As a person with pretty abnormally small hands, this is the best 357 I’ve found when it comes to being in a smaller frame, but having the weight to prevent recoil and get right back on target. Has been my hiking gun in every corner of the country for 10+ years.

[@ninjainflannel]

That’s awesome! It is a perfect hiking gun

[@dalysean86]

Thanks for this i have small handa too, so i have a p238. Want a revovler for home so youve sold me lol

[@ninjainflannel]

@@dalysean86 thanks man I’m honored to have helped in your decision

[@codythayer5593]

My preferred carry gun, love mine

[@ElDuffman]

Bought this same snubbies for my girlfriend. Since then, her SP101 was customized with new grips that resemble the GP100 7 shot and a fiber optic sight. It is a fine gun indeed.

[@ninjainflannel]

That sounds like a nice setup!

[@jamieraymond4653]

Mine also has hogue grips and fiber optic front sight with a trigger job. It is a awesome little tank of a gun.

[@ninjainflannel]

It seems that almost everybody who has ever owned this gun and loves it. That’s a good sign.

[@AlanAhlmand]

I have the three inch version, and have carried it on and off for years. I highly recommend it.

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice! Thanks for your feedback

[@carlosmorris4510]

Very nice!... After all these years it's still one of the best compact revolvers out there. I have a 3" barrel model. I agree with the aftermarket Hogue grip... And I've got the trigger on mine down to about 8lbs/3lbs DASA - by a gunsmith.

[@ninjainflannel]

Ooooo that’s a nice trigger weight

[@Resdep2001]

The SP 101 is the very first gun l bought in the 90s, I still have it all these years. The other Ruger l own is a Ruger 10-22.

[@Noneofyourbusiness99]

I never knew you could pull cylinder off like that?

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah most people say the same thing. Maybe min is a freak thing but it has always been that way

[@Noneofyourbusiness99]

@@ninjainflannel how old is yours? I got mine last year. I just ordered badger boot grips and want to polish it. I saw a short your tube video polished with the exact same grips and it is beautiful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqe5aWRvrLmIm7ssi=ZbikXT3kE7Oc-3hz

[@jeremywills9303]

The SP101s are built like a little tank. Mines been part of the carry rotation for a number of years now. Always gone bang, trigger has smoothed out over the years, it just keeps on trucking.

[@ninjainflannel]

Awesome to hear. Love mine too

[@kevingriffin8854]

I had bought the Hogue grip like yours, and its better than stock, but i felt like there wasnt enough meat where my ring finger and pinky. I just bought the Pachmayr diamond pro grips, and i definitely prefer it to the hogue.

[@ninjainflannel]

Oh that’s good to know. You must have a bit bigger hands than me. I’ll make sure to recommend the Pachmayr to people. 👍

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

I've had the 3" version since 2011 & it was my CCW for years my carry round was Winchester 110 gr JHP & sometimes Remington 125 gr to minimize over penetration. I put a Hogue grip on mine too. It's one of those guns I'll never get rid of.

[@ninjainflannel]

I love mine. Very well built

[@Rich-eg6qb]

I have the 3in version. I carry it daily. I only have one functional hand. Revolvers are easier for me to load and unload. I also carry a speed loader. They are a great weapon, reliable and accurate.

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice! I never considered it would be better for one hand operation

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

I got RugerGP100 but always wanted sp101. My GP100 is 5 inch barrel and love it.

[@danpagel2512]

I carry the same revolver with the same grip. I did the spring kit to soften the trigger, and i carry it open with a right hand outside holster. Because I carry it in Wyoming, the first round is snake shot, with the rest being solid copper handloads, unless I'm in grizzly territory, and I change out the snake round to all solid copper.

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice! Would you recommend the trigger spring kit? I have never tried it.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

The hogue grip is a must for it love mine

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah it’s such a small thing that majorly changes the whole feel of the gun

[@joshuahawkins2743]

@@ninjainflannel for sure

[@toddmiller3387]

Changed out the main hammer spring in mine.. Lightin up the trigger pull for more accurate double action shooting and put hugue grips on it. Other then that been a great pistol...

[@224valk4]

All i did was add tritium front post. Complete trigger polish & buffed. 38+p its very snappy with full house loads

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice!!

[@samthai818]

Ruger makes great powerful revolvers. Their .22 s are second to none with 10/22 or the 22/45 pistols. I also really like their bolt action rifles of the 77 line. Their Pistols are all very acurate and reliable. I had a P90 that was stolen that was as accurate as any of my Sigs or HKs.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah ruger has some good stuff. I’m not really a fan of their semi autos other than the 22/45 & 10/22. Revolvers are always good though

[@roberthahn3710]

ACTUALLY it’s a BEAST! When they first started producing the SP101 the tag line was THE BEAST and a porting company had the option of TAME THE BEAST porting.

[@ninjainflannel]

🤯 I never knew that! I should’ve kept that name

[@taasch2505]

I plan to make the SP101 my next handgun purchase. However I am in severe need of a long gun or two. I am picking up a Ruger PCC and a Henry Big Boy .357 first. But then I got my sight set on one of these. I already own a couple taurus revolvers, and they're very nice. I especially love my 85 executive grade. But I am still a fan of these Ruger wheel guns as well. I want a SP101 3" and a Match Grade version. And I want a 7 shot GP100 with a 6" barrel. Only issue is that GP100 is not legal in California. So I plan to get a .357 Redhawk with a 5.5" barrel. That will make a good night stand firearm when/if I decide to switch out my Glock 21 from said role.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah I think you will definitely like the SP101 it’s a really good revolver

[@ron-sh7vj]

I luv the SP101 with the Pachmayr grips

[@zachb.6606]

Cool video, thanks! I wish they made a six-shot version in .38 Special or .357 Magnum.

[@ninjainflannel]

That would actually be cool

[@myers3515]

I have a Ruger sp 101 and I love the gun. All my friends want to buy it off me but nope lol

[@ninjainflannel]

Same! People try to buy mine all the time.

[@landlockedpirate54]

Have the exact same model with the same Hogue grips. Carry it on occasion in a Mitch Rosen belt holster.

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice!

[@carlosrivas3837]

The hammerless LCR is the version I carry…. Actually great in the pocket

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice. Not a huge fan of pocket carry but it works for some people.

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

Been carrying the 3" .357 for over ten years now. Always carry it while hiking in the mountains and camping/hunting in Idaho and Eastern Oregon.

[@ninjainflannel]

Awesome it’s a great little gun!

[@BigOLNuTTs]

Mine is on its way to New Hampshire. Out of timing and cylinder not honed multiple fired shells getting stuck..

[@BigOLNuTTs]

Shot over 200 rounds 4 different types of ammo..

[@ninjainflannel]

That’s crazy! Other than my Desert Tech MDRX I have never had a gun break

[@marcdewey1242]

I like these revolvers,trouble is they cost more than my budget allows,so I bought a Taurus 605.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah pesky budgets do cause issues in all of our plans

[@michaelduell6552]

The 605 is a decent revolver.

[@hillbillydan4721]

@oreGUNboy, it's definitely not supposed to come off like that ! There's got to be a defect of some sort for this gentleman's cylinder to just slide off like that! I've had my SP101 357 since '93 and mine won't even budge !

[@maxsmoviechannel]

I have the same gun, same grip, just in the 3 inch barrel. I carry it often. If I’m not carrying my sp101 I have my Glock 19 or an LCP2 in 380

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice!

[@Glock34shooter]

The frame is missing the little ledge that keeps cylinder on, or something got bent from cowboy closing the cylinder. Call ruger if it bugs you.

[@ninjainflannel]

Maybe they didn’t machine the ledge like you said. I have shot it a lot but never really cowboy closed the cylinder more than like 2 times so it probably isn’t that.

[@jasonashley4579]

My model 629 performance center snubnose carries well.

[@ninjainflannel]

I’ve never handled one but I have heard really good things about them.

[@tucsonjack3991]

YIKES !!! I've never seen a cylinder come off a revolver like that. The Ruger Manual doesn't even mention removing it that way. YIKES !!!

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah I think mine is actually out of spec or something

[@ninjainflannel]

Need to contact Ruger at some point

[@philmccarty6393]

I own several RUGER handguns no complaints with any of them.

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice! I love their revolvers. Not really a fan of their semi autos though

[@Noneofyourbusiness99]

What holster are you using in video when drawing from appendix?

[@ninjainflannel]

It was a crap universal one. I wouldn’t recommend it

[@Noneofyourbusiness99]

@@ninjainflannel my biggest issue with it is getting my support hand thumb out of the way. I have tried thumb behind trigger and it still hurts. I shoot it fine. Shoots slightly high and to the right.

[@jeffpaul8260]

I use the taurus 856 or the 605 if i need 357. carry with plus p ammo and extra speed strip. I've tried to buy the ruger but prices way to high for this old retired fixed income coot! Seems to me thought that a 2.5 inch gp 100 would also be good! tanks! and i dont carry appendix or iwb style. only owb for me. while it seems fast i just wont do it plus i dont have a 25 years olds stomach.

[@michaelwalters7554]

The cylinder doesn't pop off that easy for my sp101 it won't come out unless I disassemble it.. You might want to get your frame looked at.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah that’s what everyone says. Mine has done that since day 1 though. I’ll have to reach out to ruger at some point

[@alexandrueftenie9834]

Nice! 💯💯💯 Do you have a holster for this revolver?

[@ninjainflannel]

I’ve never gotten a good holster for it. Just crappy universal holsters.

[@JeffPezza]

Check out Wright leather Works.

[@ericthered7226]

I'm about positive I want a 3" model. Have to handle one to know for sure. Ruger is one of those companies that I really want to like, but find them coming up short in most areas.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yup I agree. However I think they nailed it with the SP101 and the Vaquero

[@ericthered7226]

@@ninjainflannel , 10/22 as well.

[@ninjainflannel]

Good call the 10/22 has our respect. But your right most of their stuff seems subpar

[@johnryan296]

What holster was that?

[@ninjainflannel]

A crappy no name universal one. I wouldn’t recommend it

[@georgeaswipe5031]

Don’t slap or flick the cylinder back in. Over time it damages the arm.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yes people like to remind each other of that very often.

[@ExcitedBonsaiTree-jz7js]

Got one with them grips

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice!

[@kylewood8327]

The 101 is nice but man that five shot capacity is a real deal breaker for me. Those Hogue grips do look nice, wish I could find something like that for my Security Six. Great video 👍🏻

[@ninjainflannel]

Thanks man I appreciate the feedback.

[@dustinweaver3032]

I have the 3inch model it's awesome. I have hogue grips on mine.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah the Hogue grips are key.

[@Catgat37]

I too have the same setup. Recently acquired it for 500 used. Had the hi viz front sight on it already. I put the Hogue grips on. After shooting a couple hundred rounds, I think it would be worth the $750ish that I am seeing new ones go for.

[@rizwanrasheed5189]

Nice revolver ❤❤❤❤

[@ninjainflannel]

Thanks. It has worked well for me for a long time

[@SEPTEMBERMAN]

I'm bragging. First. I love mine. It's a "Magna port custom" that( the single and double action is simply AMAZING) I had KG GUNKOTED black but I left many of the high polished parts to include the jeweled trigger and bobbed also jeweled hammer. XS big dot front sight. Black grip I ordered from Israel. Yup....it rocks. Don't just buy a gun...invest in one.

[@ninjainflannel]

Nice! And i love that last statement

[@SEPTEMBERMAN]

@@ninjainflannel makes sense to me

[@TheZombehdude]

Just tried to take off the cylinder. Does not come off like that. Damn near broker it

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah apparently mine is out of spec or something. Looking through these comments I guess mine is the only one that does that. 🤷

[@hugolara775]

I’m thinking of purchasing one. There about $750 now

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah I see them used on armslist and tacswap for 600 sometimes. Worth every penny in my opinion.

[@robwilson3749]

Dinosaur alert! Dinosaur alert! I bought my first one of these (in this same configuration) in 1999 for $369.00 new at a big box sporting goods store.

[@ninjainflannel]

😂😂😂

[@ninjainflannel]

I bought mine 9 years ago for $600 new at a local gun shop.

[@elizabethlacky6068]

Purchased mine 9 months ago ..1k

[@krisgreenwood5173]

Roger makes a great revolver. But this revolver only holds 5 rounds. I want 6. Like my Colt Diamondback. 38 plus P's are good to go.

[@ninjainflannel]

Idk if your worried about ammo count maybe leave the revolver realm lol

[@pinkysgarage4517]

One of my first also. Only 5 rounds, but incredibly SEXY. LOVE mine.

[@ninjainflannel]

💯

[@mlindsay527]

Mine was hot garbage. Rough crown, excessive end shake, undersized throats, rough barrel, rough chambers, and a mis machined notch in the cylinder. Rather than sending it back, I opted to fix it myself to gain experience. I polished the crown, shimmed the cylinder, had the throats honed to the proper size, fire lapped the barrel, and polished the chambers. Couldn't do anything about the poorly machined notch but it doesn’t cause too many problems. It will occasionally skip time if fired in a certain sequence (putting the unfired bullet weight in just the right place) and slowly in double action, but another trigger pull gets it back in action. The trigger rubs the frame on one side and I considered shimming it, but didn’t want to complicate disassembly/reassembly. Over time, the trigger and frame have polished each other and friction is minimal. Overall, it is a solid revolver that sits really well in my hand with Diamond Pro grips, I was just disappointed in Ruger’s QC. There are various reports on Ruger’s customer service had I sent it back in, but I think they are probably as good in this department as any other large manufacturer. I’m not sure about your cylinder pulling off like it does without disassembly. Mine has a small nub on the frame that prevents this from happening, but I believe the have made a few small changes over the years so that may be one of them.

[@ninjainflannel]

Wow that’s crazy! Mine has always been great

[@wbgames7406]

You don’t like Ruger?!? Man why don’t you just say you don’t like my mom or you don’t like the American flag or you think my grandpas gay

[@ninjainflannel]

I do think your grandpa is gay and your mom is rather suspicious. American flag is legit though as always. I like Ruger revolvers and 22s but pretty much nothing else. They are a bit of a cringe company too if you look at their history. Them and the NRA are in the same category of yuck politically.

[@wbgames7406]

@@ninjainflannel 😂😂🤝

[@ninjainflannel]

@@wbgames7406 😂😂 we would be friends. I can tell lol

[@wbgames7406]

@@ninjainflannel most definitely 💯😂👌

[@tk423b]

Love the gun. Do not remove the cylinder like that.

[@ninjainflannel]

Yeah a lot of comment are saying that mine is abbynormal. Might reach out to ruger about it

[@tk423b]

@@ninjainflannel if you don’t put it back exactly right you could mess up the timing. And the end shake may be out of spec. Their customer service is top notch. At least the last time I dealt with them.

[@ninjainflannel]

Good to know Thanks for feedback and info

[@tk423b]

@@ninjainflannel my LCR broke 2 times. They were like, what can we do to make this better. I said send me a 357 sp101 and they did.

[@coltthank2654]

Big n heavy, I’d go with a SW

[@ninjainflannel]

You don’t prefer big and heavy?

[@kawikadavid8958]

You are lying, the revolvers need cleaning too if not they won't function as well.

[@darbyheavey406]

Revolvers are more forgiving of neglect than any semiautomatic.

[@ninjainflannel]

@kawikadavid8958 nobody likes you

[@r3drummurd3r68]

Because this is this guy's favorite pistol.I'm getting rid of mine

[@ninjainflannel]

Either way you have been influenced lol However, it’s not my favorite Pistol. It’s just my favorite revolver.

[@chillios2222]

you can get up on it with the hogue

[@ninjainflannel]

Yup. Makes a huge difference

[@dropfry]

hammer is so rough that it exfoliates the finger print ridges off my thumb and embeds them into the checkering. I get that these are defensive tools and that this is an advantageous feature, but I can also understand why someone would want to soften this up a bit. So long as it's still easy to operate. Still, we should all be shooting without cocking the hammer back. Nobody is sniping with this thing.

[@ninjainflannel]

I can’t say I have ever noticed the hammer being that rough. However, I am also blue-collar so my hands are usually beat up pretty hard at work

[@PileofBrass]

Um, that cylinder isn’t supposed to come off like that. You need to send that gun in for repair.

[@ninjainflannel]

Probably. Weird though since it did that right from factory

[@RickyHarris-w9p]

Ruger rules

[@ninjainflannel]

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[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

man she looks like she jumping, I could only image what the MODEL 340 PD - NO INTERNAL LOCK would do. I am torn between that and this and the only thing stopping me on that PD is the price. I dont reeally want to be that poor

[@ninjainflannel]

Spending money on guns never really makes you poor because you can always resell for decent value if need be. 👀

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

hahahaha, I like how you put that into words.@@ninjainflannel

[@MJ-om8nw]

I have both. 340 pd is nice and light ,but If I had to choose only 1. The sp101 all day!

[@jamesfarmer6004]

Lake County Examiner, Lakeview, Oregon: Wednesday, May 23, 2021/Letters To The Editor Best general-purpose handgun For a general-purpose handgun consider Ruger’s SP-101 .357 Magnum revolver: “stainless steel”, 5 shot swing out cylinder (double-action), with 4.2” barrel and target sights for the citizen owning only one handgun. Versatile for "self-defense/house protection/concealed carry", as a kit and trail gun for the outdoorsman/ sportsman, and for urban metro vs. wilderness rural use. At 30 oz. unloaded lightweight (for the hiker, backpacker, trapper), yet heavy enough to handle the .357 Magnum. Loaded with .38 Special 148 grain lead target wad-cutter ammo (next to a .22 or .32) practical for hunting small game: rabbit, squirrel, and grouse (for the campfire skillet), for dispatching vermin such as raccoon, skunk, possum, etc. Even for butchering livestock such as cattle with a head shot. Loaded with CCI's classic .38 Special shot or snake load of No. 9 shot highly effective in killing rattlesnakes. Readily and instantly accessible in reach via a nightstand, dresser or bureau drawer, or next to a sleeping bag inside a tent is very comforting armed security to have, especially at night! This handgun would also be great for a long-haul trucker, or hay hauler, to carry. Even for the motorist traveling on a road trip. Yes, bear in mind being broken down, stranded, and having to spend the night alone in your vehicle. This .38/.357 revolver combination along with an Atomic Beam Flashlight, survival knife, fresh drinking water, food, toilet paper, shovel, matches, wool blanket, etc. could certainly take back the night. Even for a woman it's smaller frame and size would still fit her smaller hands. And firing .38 Special ammo in this .357 Magnum could still be handled by a female. Double action revolvers can be improved with aftermarket combat rubber grips. I recommend reading, "Meet Ruger's SP-101 Revolver: The Ideal Gun For Self Defense", by Kyle Mizokan via the April 2019 issue of The National Interest. James A. Farmer Merrill, Oregon (Klamath County) On the Net: Ruger Firearms at www.ruger.com. Also, "SP-101 Like Physics, Only Practical", by Law Officer for Saturday, January 3, 2009. Very informative, educational, and yes....perhaps even historical. However, for an EDC: Everyday Carry revolver I would opt for the Ruger SP-101 "stainless" in .38 Special with 2.4" or 3.1" barrel and fixed sights. It may or may not be to heavy for a concealed carry handgun, especially inside a coat or jacket pocket, maybe?---Jim Farmer

[@ninjainflannel]

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