Tear down of Ruger SP101 for deep clean

How to take a Ruger SP101 down to the frame for cleaning, lubrication, maintenance, etc. Hope this helps someone with their revolver, it is a well built TANK and it is actually very easy to clean, lubricate, etc.

[@heathv2093]

Very informative. Also, everyone make sure to not pull the trigger once you take it out.

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

Good point, sorry for not mentioning that in the video.

[@judistoker7704]

My son bought me a Ruger SP101 hammerless revolver for Mother's Day. Thanks for the great instructional video. It really helped me get aquainted.

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

It is a great gun, a real tank. Happy shooting.

[@truckergeek6019]

Absolutely awesome video. Good experience shared, along with the technical facts needed to do a deep cleaning. I took my SP-101 to the range today and when I got it home, I found the cylinder would barely spin. When I took it apart, I found there was a lot of burned powder ionside of the cylinder. Simple cleaning of that and it is working much better now. I had never been able to figure out how to strip it that far apart so I have never deep cleaned it, just the barrel and exterior.

[@efreutel]

Easily the best tutorial on disassembly SP101. On another channel the “tutor” actually pried the hammer retaining pin out, instead of using a brass punch to drift it out. Sure enough a newbie in the remarks pried the hell out of it- Ruger charged him $200 for the resulting repair…

[@waynehajek6346]

Great disassembly/ reassembly video for the SP101! Thank you!

[@efreutel]

That frame casting is gorgeous, no? ❤️❤️❤️

[@brutalbob3982]

I remember the first time I saw a GP 100 at the Shot Show. The salesman was disassembling the firearm with just the rim of a .38 case and the hammer spring rod assembly. I thought that was the bee's knees. I've done a little polishing here and there on all of mine so they disassemble/assemble like butter. Good video sir.

[@efreutel]

Absolutely fascinating video. Great video and descriptions. Many thanks!🤠🤠🤠👍

[@frankbrowning328]

Good point. It's not difficult. You just need to fiddle with it a little to get things to line up.

[@ftdefiance1]

One reason the Ruger is a better trail gun then my beloved Smith. Thanks

[@efreutel]

I wonder if you orient the transfer bar to it’s most rearward position before inserting the assembly back into the frame if doing so will allow it to avoid jamming against the ledge…

[@calfolk7381]

The frame narrows a bit where the transfer bar would be in the rearward position and is too wide to fit in. If you hold the transfer bar and the pawl side by side, it goes into place just fine.

[@jpresas3082]

Thank you for sharing. It's a great video.

[@StephanLeming]

Hey thanks soo much for this! It worked on my .22 LR Cal. no problem!

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

Awesome, glad it helped

[@efreutel]

Ruger no longer supplies the little brass tool stored in the grip - the trigger spring capture tool. It is 3/64” solid brass bar. I ordered (4) 12” 3/64” brass stock for about $7. Simply cut to size. Elegance restored. And enough left over for every 101 owner within a 500 mile radius. 😊

[@efreutel]

Glock tool to release spring loaded detent lock on trigger assembly. 😊

[@hansh1817]

Great video man thank you!!

[@FUBARguy107]

I need to replace the bar you push to eject the spent casings. I bought one of these from a pawn shop and the ejector bar is bent to heck. Any resources?

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

Best resource would be Ruger. If you look up the part number in the sp101 manual, you can order from them.

[@efreutel]

What is the brand and title of alcohol/teflon cleaner that you use on the trigger assembly?

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

I used 3 in 1 Dry Lube. I also like Gun Scrubber to blast particles out, but it doesn't leave behind any lubricant. Anything that evaporates and leaves the mechanism not oily. Several companies make a dry lube and anything that doesn't leave an oily residue would work. Some folks would even lightly dust the mechanism with graphite after cleaning and completely drying it. Just be careful not to use something that could eat the plastic parts of your gun (like brake cleaner). Even then, if using just on the trigger (all metal) that would work. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching. Chris

[@joshuahawkins2743]

The markings on yours are different from mine

[@roberthleba2843]

How about barrel removal or swapping to a 4.2"?

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

Can you order a spare barrel for these? I don't think ruger sells them.

[@efreutel]

What brand and diameter of tool you used for leverage to push in trigger assembly pin (holding against your stomach)?Thank you.

[@efreutel]

I may have answered my own question. Starrett 1/8” diameter steel punch with a 8 inch long straight shaft and a molded handle. $11 new on ebay. Looks ideal for leverage as you describe to unlock trigger assembly. 👍👍

[@efreutel]

>>A Glock tool looks ideal for removing the trigger housing. It appears that you are exerting force against a spring loaded detent to release the assembly.

[@efreutel]

Strike Force is a unique combination of cleaner, dry lubricant, rust inhibitor- it leaves no residue, no build-up, and repels dirt, sand, and grit. Strike Force has a website where you can check it out. I will be using it.

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

@@efreutel That is correct, it is a spring loaded detent. A glock tool is in the right diameter range and length to work for that.

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

That is actually a set of punches that I bought (of all places) at harbor freight. It is the smallest in the set (1/8 inch) and the actual punch part is 3.5 inches long with the entire tool being a nearly 8 inches. A long diameter 1/8 punch will work. I have a Winchester set that is for gunsmithing, but they are not long enough.

[@billiewoodall9189]

I'm having a problem with mine the soldier release is stuck And it cannot open the cylinder Any help would be highly appreciated

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

That's a tough one without the gun in hand. Did it do it after firing?

[@joshuahawkins2743]

I live in Murphy North Carolina is your Murphy part of your name or where you live

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

@@joshuahawkins2743 i live in NC, born and raised. Murphy is my family name. I live about 5 hours from Murphy NC.

[@jaysonspot8940]

what are your front sights?

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

It is a big dot night sight from XS.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

Damn even the original grips are different from mine the grips on mine look the same but they come off as one piece there was no pin in my grips

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

@@joshuahawkins2743 that may be a newer design.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 I've had my sp101 for about 7 or 8 years when did you get yours and I bought mine used so I really have no idea how old it is

[@murphyfirearmstraining3630]

@@joshuahawkins2743 probably had mine for 5 - 6 years now.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 I must have a older model cause even the sp101 on the side of the barrel is different

[@joshuahawkins2743]

@@murphyfirearmstraining3630 I've been seeing where people are having issues with there's I've never had a problem with mine have you?

[@joshuahawkins2743]

Na i dont think i want to do what your doing i have a fear that i cant get it back together

[@azcop2]

I do not recommend using a metal screwdriver to pry things into place.