Ruger SP101 - .38+P vs. .357 Mag Live Fire

[@ColeYounger16]

I love my SP101 but prefer to shoot .38 rounds if I'll be at the range for a while. That said, when carrying it, .357 is always chambered. Great video, thank you.

[@BA-hk3ct]

I guess the question is what would you consider acceptable follow up time?

[@Covert_Arrangements]

I’d say with that particular model revolver, his times with .357 magnum are more than acceptable.

[@BA-hk3ct]

@@Covert_Arrangements absolutely. I was asking what he thinks for my own knowledge

[@VittorioE17]

.25 or better at 7 yards is a good goal. Sub .20 or better split double action is a good longer term goal. His grip is pretty dialed in to achieve the gun returning without disturbing the connection. Maintaining a strong support hand grip that doesn’t let the hands come apart is key.

[@BA-hk3ct]

@@VittorioE17 thank you

[@kevinrichardson8859]

Dude shoots a sp101 faster than most double tap a Glock 19 👍

[@gonzob9609]

Great video. I'm one of the weirdos that has a LCR in 327. I reload so cost is a non-issue, and actually cheaper. I agree wholeheartedly. I have a 22 LCR as well. Range sessions start with the 22, and then 98gr Speer HBWC in longs. I finish the session with full bore loaded 327. My defensive rounds are loaded between an H&R Mag, and 327 around 32K psi. I look at it like lifting weights. Need to keep the muscle memory, and strength in the hands, forearms, and trigger finger. I saw the light 3 yrs ago, and rely on revolvers for self defense, autos for fun. Thanks, keep the vids coming. You're a natural. Just ordered a Lipsey SP-101 in 327 off of Gunbroker. Just came out. 3" half lug barrel, and blued. Very Purdy, and should tame the 327 down quite a bit. Just turned 61, need all the help I can get. LMAO

[@MarqueReavley]

Awesome information, thank you.

[@efreutel]

Great advice. Many thanks!

[@kolonadurruti2438]

Excellent.

[@roykiefer7713]

Buffalo Bore produces a .38 Special +P 158 gain LSWCHP (including a gas check to preclude barrel fouling) round, which (I respectfully suggest) is effectively a .”357 magnum light.” The projectile is composed of a soft lead alloy (I can mark it with my finger nail), and that greatly promotes both expansion and effective, limited penetration. Okay, isn’t the actually relevant question is round X entirely effective, which does not necessarily mean ultra powerful? IMHO, this Buffalo Bore load’s design is optimally balanced for penetration, expansion, recoil, quality, and speed-loader use . . . to maximizes the 2.25 inch barrel SP-101’s potential.

[@tyrrellmastropaolojr7972]

nice and smooth

[@macdaddy8483]

How would you compare the recoil of 125 gr sjhp 357 mag in the sp101 to the recoil of a 158 +p 38 special in a s&w 642

[@gk5891]

In theory 15 oz + 158 @ 800 fps (actual) vs 25 oz + 125 @ 1300 fps (actual) should result in less recoil in the SP101 (without accounting for bullet drag difference between LSWC-HP and SJHP). 110 SJHP in SP101 would be better yet. They are downloaded to avoid flamecutting. 110 @ 1295 fps (rated) 125 @ 1450 fps (rated)

[@gk5891]

The 110s are all downloaded to prevent flame cutting so tend to be more manageable in the snubs than a full power 125.

[@JoeNorwood]

Dude the wind was to bad for me to finish watching your video.

[@outerlimitz67]

I go everywhere with my SP101. Always in my RF pocket

[@Lutz101]

Interesting. A 2.25" barrel seems great for 9mm, but for .357 Mag a 3" barrel seems ideal as a 4" barrel is too long for IWB carry around town, if ok for open carry in an OWB holster in rural environments.

[@jasonashley4579]

I pack a stainless police service six with a 2 3/4 inch barrel stoked with 125 grain .357 magnums, follow up shots are quick.

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

Trigger on that sp101 is much better than GP100.

[@Whateveryousay31]

I have both and disagree completely. Sp101 is much heavier trigger but it’s perfect for pocket carry without a holster. Still better than any SW, and the gp100 is like a performance center trigger at least right out of the box

[@efreutel]

I would not want to be in your line of fire! 😵🤡

[@karlmadsen3179]

wind noise needs to be mitigated

[@outerlimitz67]

Hey Scott, Is your SP101 all factory? No trigger job or polishing "M-CARBO kit? THX Ken California