My Magnum Force

[gglass]

I picked up a new shooter yesterday, and got a chance to put her to the test today. Behold! My Ruger SP101 in .357 Magnum!

I chose the 3" barrel version to keep as much of the .357 Magnum velocity as possible... The increased accuracy due to the longer sight radius is a nice bonus. I added the Hogue grips to help manage the recoil and I have to say that they performed well.

This is my best target for the day at 15-yards, Not quite as good as one of my 1911's, but it will certainly do.

I think I'll keep her.

 

[Bert]

very nice.I have the gp100. love the .357

 

[Protest]

Love it!

 

[wtfd661]

Congrats on an awesome gun.

 

[gglass]

I must say that my second trip to the range was even better than the first. I just installed the Wolff reduced power hammer (10 lb.) and trigger return (8 lb.) springs, and this little shooter has become quite the.. err.. shooter.

This 5-shot target was done with the same 15-yard distance and a modified Weaver stance. I would say that things are starting to tighten up. I believe that I am hitting just a little low of POA due to the 125gr bullets, and things should be a little higher with my 158gr carry ammo.

 

[rockydog]

Very nice gun, Congrats

 

[stacy]

Very nice gun, I really like Ruger pistols good choice.

 

[garagegunmaker]

Very nice. I love ruger revolvers. I have never had any problems with my security six.

 

[sertboy354]

I love wheel gun congrats on the new gun look great

 

[jason867]

My dad has one with a 2-1/4" barrel and hogue grips. We both love it!

 

[TopDog]

Wolff and Brownell both sell spring kits. As to installing them you have to ask someone closer to a gunsmith than me.

Woff - Springs for RUGER GP-100 Revolvers

Brownells - WILSON COMBAT : #246 RUGER GP100 SPRING KIT - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

BROWNELLS : RGP-103 PRO-SPRING KIT FOR RUGER® GP-100 - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

 

[gglass]

Wolff and Brownell both sell spring kits. As to installing them you have to ask someone closer to a gunsmith than me.

Woff - Springs for RUGER GP-100 Revolvers

Brownells - WILSON COMBAT : #246 RUGER GP100 SPRING KIT - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

BROWNELLS : RGP-103 PRO-SPRING KIT FOR RUGER® GP-100 - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

?? I installed the reduced power springs right after my first range trip. That is one of the reasons for the tighter grouping. But, thanks.

 

[Larryjr]

Very nice looking weapon! Nice shootin too.

 

[357Fan]

Nice looking gun. My range gun is a 357 Blackhawk with 6" barrel. Pie plates at 100 yards! I love Ruger.

 

[gglass]

Nice!

I don't think I could see a pie plate at 100 yards anymore.

 

[Joe Williams]

Congrats!!! The SP101 is a fantastic gun. My 3" was one of my favorite guns of all time. I will have another sooner rather than later.

As for shooting low, I found that Winchester 130 SXTs (now the PDX1) shot to point of aim for some reason. I do not know why, when other light bullets shot a little low, but I carried them for that reason.

 

[straight-shooter]

Looks like a target hanging in the indoor range at Midwest Gun Exchange... I frequent there often.

Good shootin' !

 

[Fixer]

After helping my niece pick out her first gun, a Ruger SP101 bobbed hammer and crimson trace grips, I ended up buying one for myself. It is a standard hammer 3" barrel with crimson trace grips also. I liked hers so much I had to have one too. I have to say I do not regret it. Great shooting gun. I also put in the wolff springs. I am sure you will enjoy, I know I do.

 

[Vanguard.45]

What a classic!

The SP101 is built like a tank and is heavy, but soaks up the .357 recoil very well and should be in every snubby fan's arsenal!

Vanguard.45