SP101 or Glock 20SF

[bsumoba]

Some background...

My wife has a 686 and I've been envious of her for the longest time. Since this dropped off the roster, I am looking at a SP101, 3" model.

It will be more of a fun range gun, but will also serve some purpose for a sidearm when hiking in big game territory. Of most concern to me are hogs and bears...maybe coyotes, or mountain lions.

My other option is a Glock 20SF. I love the power of the 10mm coupled with its higher round count in the mag than the SP101 (basically 1/2 the round count). I just dont like the idea of another caliber that I have to buy/handload for and its an expensive one... I am already loading for 357 mag and have some heavy cast for my wife's 686 if I need the penetration/knowdown power.

The other semi autos I have are 9mm pistols.

Both are going to be in the same price range (500-600 out the door) so price is a non-issue.

help me choose!

[tacticalcity]

I'm a big Glock fan, so it always gets my vote. They have served me really well over the years.

[nephrodoc]

Sp101 is a great gun, but as a range gun I would say no. The 5 round capacity is not fun.
Glock in 9mm would be great range gun. You will go broke feeding a 10mm unless you reload.

[Yreka]

*Obligatory* 1 of each

[Oceanbob]

My favorite is my Glock 20SF. Lots of reliable firepower, even with 10 rounders.
I own 15 round magazines and to me, this is an ideal woods gun.

Also, I can shoot .40 if desired and with a barrel swap, .357 SIG or 9X25.

Hardly any handgun is more powerful and versatile.

But.....you really have to reload to run this machine.

I love the .357 caliber and .357 wheel guns, but they are heavy and limited to 5 or 6 rounds. Just borrow the wife's.....haha.

For plinking, 10MM and .357 Magnum are poor choices. Too expensive.

Plink with 9MM or even .40.

I vote Glock 20 with future conversion barrels.

[MyOdessa]

SP101

[bsumoba]

when i mean plinking, i mean, giving it to friends to have them feel some power between their hands. LOL.

[XDRoX]

Isn't the SP101 the compact version?
Doesn't Ruger make a revolver more comparable to the 686?
Seems like a bigger revolver would be a lot more fun at the range.

[5ZS]

686's are coming back on roster as 686-A.

I think there are a couple old version still on roster.

[XDRoX]

And the 686 isn't on roster? WTF?

[razr]

Completely 2 different guns. My G20SF would be the last gun Id sell. SP101 is not fun to shoot, nothing like a SW686. BVAC 180 gr. 10mm feels as good as 45 ACP. Check out cheaper than dirt bulk pack if you dont want to load your own.

[The Right to Bear Arms]

Op: Well, I've got a G29 which you know from your research is the sub compact 10mm for Glock. I love it though the good ammo per se is pricey. So I say G20 to answer your question. Then the G29 as a follow up or vice versa.

The mission for my G29 is purely as a hunting sidearm.

Enjoy !

[penguinofsleep]

G20 for me but that's only bc I have so much fun shooting them compared to the sp101.

If it were a diff Ruger revolver, it may be harder to say.

[cantdance]

10mm>357 mag. That was easy.

[TMB 1]

Some background...

My wife has a 686 and I've been envious of her for the longest time. Since this dropped off the roster, I am looking at a SP101, 3" model.

It will be more of a fun range gun, but will also serve some purpose for a sidearm when hiking in big game territory. Of most concern to me are hogs and bears...maybe coyotes, or mountain lions.

Think I'd go for the SP101, 38 specials for plinking and 357 for penetration/knock down power. Or maybe get a 357 Blackhawk it would be perfect for hogs, bears, coyotes, mountain lion, etc...