GP100 vs SP101

[jeffrice6]

GP100

[supermario]

My GP100 4" is a favorite for my wife and daughters. They shoot 357 loads no problem and 38 are like nothing to anybody that shoots it.

[RickAl]

I use a GP100 6" at the range. Changed the front sight ( easy ) to have the red for contrast.

[mag88]

I have the SP101 with the 2.5" barrel. While I love mine it seems that you are wanting a bigger revolver. I would go with the GP100 in your case.

[FormerBiker]

6" GP is my nightstand gun.
2 1/4" Sp is my wife's nightstand gun.

[Sutcliffe]

I'll make a case for the SP-101

The new adjustable sighted, 4 1/4" bbl totally changes the dynamic of the gun. It is much lighter and more compact than the GP-100 and will make a world of difference if you intend belt, or even conceal, carry.
I got rid of my .357 because I found the 686 platform too heavy for my needs.

[Mossy Man]

Range/HD? GP100 no question.

Higher capacity, less recoil, last longer.

[AKexpat]

I have an SP-101 in .357 with a 3" barrel. The trigger feels like pulling on a STIFF bungie cord wrapped in sandpaper and I'm not really that accurate with it. +1 on the "built like a tank" comment.

If the SP101 was made prior to 2011, this will make it feel very slick:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/219401/wolff-shooters-spring-pack-ruger-sp-101

Mine was made in 1989 (first year) and it works wonders.

Jim

[Bobshouse]

The GP100 is a heavier, robust gun that will last several lifetimes. It will also be easier for your wife to shoot with heavier .357 rounds. I have both and enjoy both greatly. The GP100 (4 inch) is my range gun, while I carry the SP101 (3 inch barrel). You really can't go wrong with either.

[iDog]

I recently picked up a 4 inch GP 100 in SS. I considered both version of the sp101 and I'm glad I went with the GP100. Very stout and good shooter, like others said, can't go wrong. Very versatile and built like a tank. I shoot UMC .38s and its been good so far. Very nice gun

[reverser]

I picked mine up sometime in the 90s, I don't remember when. It might be time for me to dust her off and give that spring pack a try. Thanks for the tip!

If the SP101 was made prior to 2011, this will make it feel very slick:

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/219401/wolff-shooters-spring-pack-ruger-sp-101

Mine was made in 1989 (first year) and it works wonders.

Jim

[ga4boats917]

Everyone, thank you for the excellent feedback. Now for one additional question, for a GP100, which is more appealing the SS or blued version? I do not have any SS handguns; all are either polymer or blued (in the case of my existing revolvers).

[razr]

GP100 SS

[sixoclockhold]

Everyone, thank you for the excellent feedback. Now for one additional question, for a GP100, which is more appealing the SS or blued version? I do not have any SS handguns; all are either polymer or blued (in the case of my existing revolvers).

Since you're going to use it for HD, would you be walking out to the sidewalk in the rain with it? Taking the trash out.

[Bullitt01]

Since you're going to use it for HD, would you be walking out to the sidewalk in the rain with it? Taking the trash out.

Both good questions!