Which to get...

[Subotai]

SP101.

[SonofWWIIDI]

+1 for both...

Unless your supervisor says no.

[TeddyBallgame]

i don't know much about the Maverick 88, but, if you're planning on spending $600-$650 on you Ruger SP101 have you considered the GP100 in 3"

little bigger frame, six rounds versus 5 with the SP101, both well made revolvers, if you're going to be using a .357 load though, the recoil could be a little nasty with the smaller framed SP101

i've seen the GP100's in 3" right around the same price range that you have, plus, you can polish it us, slap on some nice grips and have a nice looking revolver to be proud about, like mine

[Cincinnatus]

Buy ammo instead.

[Wordupmybrotha]

I would choose the SP101. When something looks good and feels good, that itch isn't going away. On the other hand, the frivolity of a silly gun will probably fade. The Ruger could be sold easier than the Maverick also.

But the reluctance is the cost, extra $350. I tend to forget the extra money I spent on a gun after awhile when I shoot well with it and have pride of ownership. Also, amortized over 20 years, it's just $18 a year ($350/20). That's just one box of ammo. Shoot one box less a year and the cost is recovered.

And lastly, could help new shooters with it.

[OlderThanDirt]

I'm guessing being the head janitor doesn't pay so well. Maybe the membership can start a fund to buy both.

[XVIga_Rob]

SP101......Install a Hogue grip and it is very comfortable!

[Maht_g]

I'd say the sp101, I have the snub version and love it! It's a blast to shoot, and handles .357 with ease. The extra percussion over a .38 is much more impressive than the extra recoil.

[unusedusername]

Two words :

Zombie blaster

:boom:

[FalconLair]

Dang you. Now I want a 3". That looks sweet.

yeah, he's always posting pictures of his GP100 everytime someone mentions revolver

go out and shoot the damn gun sometime TBG instead of taking pictures of it all day

btw, im sooo jealous of it too

[TeddyBallgame]

Dang you. Now I want a 3". That looks sweet.

yeah, he's always posting pictures of his GP100 everytime someone mentions revolver

go out and shoot the damn gun sometime TBG instead of taking pictures of it all day

btw, im sooo jealous of it too

hahahaha

i feel your pain dude - promise not to post anymore

after this one



and...this one

[meno377]

I'm debating a new gun and I'm torn between two.
This did not start as a serious purchase with a goal or objective or anything like home defense, competition, etc. Just something silly to have fun with but then I saw another one that drew my attention that would have value beyond just silly fun.

The two contestants are a basic Maverick 88 and then install a Shockwave Raptor grip on it.
Totally impractical, silly yet most likely fun to play with.
Or a Ruger SP101 3" .357. Damned if I know why but I just really like the look and balance of the 3" SP101.

I've got Mossberg and Franchi shotguns so the 88 wouldn't fill a niche and I've got medium frame 3" revolvers and a S&W Model 60 so the SP101 really doesn't fill a niche either.

The Maverick and grip would run around $250-$300 which I have in cash from selling an upper, the SP101 is around $600-$650 so I'd have to add money to my cash fund.

One would be impractical silly inexpensive fun the other would be rather practical for defense and teaching new shooters and looks awesome with wood grips but costs double....

Get the sp101 because the mavericks go on sale frequently.

[bounty1]

i don't know much about the Maverick 88, but, if you're planning on spending $600-$650 on you Ruger SP101 have you considered the GP100 in 3"

little bigger frame, six rounds versus 5 with the SP101, both well made revolvers, if you're going to be using a .357 load though, the recoil could be a little nasty with the smaller framed SP101

i've seen the GP100's in 3" right around the same price range that you have, plus, you can polish it us, slap on some nice grips and have a nice looking revolver to be proud about, like mine

Sweet Piece...I would go for that..You can get the mav later ....

[Sutcliffe]

I have trouble buying cheap guns

The maverick is not something I would want to pass down to a favorite grandchild.

The Ruger will outlast you and that grandchild.

[mosinnagantm9130]

I'd say the 88 if you need a beater gun just to screw around with and not worry if it gets a few dings