sp 10?

[splitshot]

  what is the diff between an sp 100 and an sp 101?   do they make either in 9?     mike w

[ghosthunter]

The SP is about 35% smaller, weighs less, has smaller grips, only holds 5 rounds and makes a better CCW. So they're about a different as they can be.

[ghosthunter]

From another forum.....Not my words....

The SP101 is significantly smaller overall and weighs half a pound less.

3 1/16"bbl SP101 .357Mag 5 shots--27oz. (1lb 11oz)

3" bbl GP100 .357Mag 6 shots--35oz. (2lbs 3 oz)

The only other significant difference I'm aware of is that the GP100 cylinder rotates on two ball bearings. The SP101 design does not include the ball bearings. In my somewhat limited experience with SP101s, this and other factors give the GP100 a slightly better DA trigger pull.

They are both available in the Satin Stainless.

The GP100 is available in blued in the 4" & 6" bbl lengths and in low glare stainless in the 4" adjustable sight models. The SP101 is not available in blued and is available in low glare stainless in the 2 1/4" bbl model. Since you're looking at the 3" bbl models, the finish difference doesn't really come into play.

Assuming that you get both guns in the same barrel length, the difference in sight radius will be negligible.

[splitshot]

  the ball bearings must make the 100 cost more .  just guessing.    mike w

[Biggerhammer]

I like the Ruger SP101 in .357. Fits in the back pocket nicely for causal carry. It's built like a tank and they shoot well.

[wildmanoutdoors]

GP 100's are huge, SP 101's are small and pocketable. My gun of choice for fishing rivers and having something in the schoulder holster under my vest or a bow hunting sidearm.

[splitshot]

  got a 101 last fall.  only shot it 3 different times and am impressed.  it replaced an xds-9 as my cc.  I shoot 38 in it not 357.  mike w

[actionshooter]

  what is the diff between an sp 100 and an sp 101?   do they make either in 9?     mike w

 Yes the SP101 is (was?) made in 9mm but they are a little hard to find.

[HighlandLofts]

The SP101was made in 22lr, 9mm, 327 Federal Magnum, 38 and 357. They discontinued the 9mm and the 327 Federal Magnum, If you can find one in these two calibers you can plan on spending in excess of $800.

If useing an SP101 for conceal carry buy a good holster and a good gun  belt, these are solid stainless revolvers  and are heavier then most of the Smith & Wesson J-Frames. I have several SP101s, Gp100s and Smith J-Frames. My main carry gun is a Smith 642 - 38+P.

The Rugers are great guns at a very resonable price from certain gun dealers. Some dealers are a little high on the prices so it pays to compare prices.