I am too inept to post pics on this forum, but I have the Badger SP-101 full grips on my 3 1&16 inch SP-101 and they make shooting my preferred medium velocity 135-148 grain .357 loadings pretty comfortable.
I am too inept to post pics on this forum, but I have the Badger SP-101 full grips on my 3 1&16 inch SP-101 and they make shooting my preferred medium velocity 135-148 grain .357 loadings pretty comfortable.
I really like the look of the badger grips. It looks to me like they also have a little more exaggerated grip angle which seems like it would manage recoil more than the more vertical angle of the hogue.
January 26, 2024, 03:04 PM
patw
Nice catch. Ruger really did a number on these and I mean they did a great job. Giving the pistol real sights was the best thing they could do.
January 26, 2024, 03:47 PM
bronicabill
I had a 3" stainless in .327 but ended up selling it because I simply couldn't shoot the danged thing! Something about it just didn't "feel right" once I got it on the range, and after quite a few trips it was apparent that the SP101 just wasn't for me. It didn't help anything that ammo was almost non-existent at the time either; not .327 FedMag, .32 Long Colt... nothing!
____________________________ Bill R. North Alabama
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January 28, 2024, 11:12 AM
SigFan
I have 3 SP-101s: - 2 1/4” in .357 Mag - 4” in .22LR (Gen 1) - 4” in .327 Mag
The first two were my Dad’s; the .357 was his EDC that I inherited when he passed in 2008. The .22LR he had given me back in the late ‘90’s. The .327 I purchased because I wanted a .327 for the versatility.
The .357 I sent off to Gemini Customs for absolutely amazing custom work (aesthetic and action) in tribute to my Father. Also Hogue replaced a cracked grip at no charge which is a testament to their amazing customer care.
The .327 is a good shooter, But I have only taken it to the range once or twice. I wish I had gotten the 3” version, though.
The .22 is a delight to shoot. It’s a Gen 1 with the full, heavy under lug on the barrel, so the weight of the barrel makes it feel as though you’re shooting a BB gun. I taught my daughters how to shoot with it back when they were young; they’re on either side of 30 years old now. One still shoots, the other has zero interest.
Anyway, SP-101’s are fantastic revolvers, and I know you’ll enjoy yours for many years.
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February 04, 2024, 03:27 PM
Nframe
Timely post. I just picked up a 101 2.25" in 9mm. I'm having more fun shooting it out back from 3 to 100 yards than I have in awhile!
I have a bunch of moon clips for it but shoot it with out them and the cases eject just as easily as my S&w 640 ejecting 38's.
February 04, 2024, 05:05 PM
amc
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Originally posted by Nframe: Timely post. I just picked up a 101 2.25" in 9mm. I'm having more fun shooting it out back from 3 to 100 yards than I have in awhile!
I have a bunch of moon clips for it but shoot it with out them and the cases eject just as easily as my S&w 640 ejecting 38's.
Nice find. I imagine the 9mm is a good shooter and hard to come by.
February 05, 2024, 11:43 AM
VictorLouis
quote:
Originally posted by amc:
Thanks, it's the 1st holster I've ever made for a revolver and 1st speed strip carrier I've made. .
I would definitely like to see a few more pics of your rookie effort here. The one in your O/P I couldn't get to magnify. It defaults to the pic of the gun, itself.
February 07, 2024, 08:42 PM
amc
quote:
Originally posted by VictorLouis:
quote:
Originally posted by amc:
Thanks, it's the 1st holster I've ever made for a revolver and 1st speed strip carrier I've made. .
I would definitely like to see a few more pics of your rookie effort here. The one in your O/P I couldn't get to magnify. It defaults to the pic of the gun, itself.