Which is better GP100 or SP101?
The SP101 makes the better concealed carry gun. The GP100, though, is an absolute tank of a pistol. It excels as a packing gun, home defense gun and otherwise carry gun for any purposes other than concealed carry, because it’s enormous.
When did Ruger start making GP100?
1985
The GP100 was an evolution of an earlier Ruger double-action revolver, the Security Six. It was introduced in 1985 as a second generation of the Ruger double-action, exposed-hammer revolvers intended to replace Ruger’s Security-/Service-/Speed-Six line.
How much does the Ruger SP101 weight?
30 oz
Ruger SP101
| SP101 | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 25–30 oz (710–850 g) |
| Length | 7.2 in (18 cm) 8 in (20 cm) 9.12 in (23.2 cm) |
| Barrel length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) 3.06 in (7.8 cm) 4.2 in (11 cm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR .38 Special .357 Magnum .327 Federal Magnum 9×19mm .32 H&R Magnum (discontinued) |
When did the Ruger SP101 come out?
Ruger SP101
| SP101 | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1989–present |
| Variants | See Models |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25–30 oz (710–850 g) |
Where is Ruger GP100 made?
the United States
22 Long Rifle) revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., manufactured in the United States. Since its introduction, it has been produced with a number of variations including various barrel lengths and profiles, fixed or adjustable sights, and in blued carbon steel or stainless steel.
What type of frame is a Ruger SP101?
The SP101 is a small frame and all-steel-construction carry revolver, with a five-shot (. 38 Special, . 357 Magnum, and 9×19mm Parabellum), six-shot (.
How much does a Ruger SP101 357 cost?
| Model: | 5718 |
|---|---|
| Caliber: | 357 Mag |
| Capacity: | 5 |
| Barrel Length: | 2.25″ |
| MSRP: | $859.00 |
Can a Ruger 357 SP101 shoot 38 special?
Premium Member. It’ll shoot the 38’s all day and night.
What caliber is the Ruger SP101?
357 Magnum
Ruger SP101
| SP101 | |
|---|---|
| Barrel length | 2.25 in (5.7 cm) 3.06 in (7.8 cm) 4.2 in (11 cm) |
| Cartridge | .22 LR .38 Special .357 Magnum .327 Federal Magnum 9×19mm .32 H&R Magnum (discontinued) |
| Action | Double-action revolver |
| Effective firing range | 33 to 55 yards (30 to 50 meters) |
