The Ruger SP101 is a series of double-action revolvers produced by the American company Sturm, Ruger & Co. The SP101 is a small frame and all-steel-construction carry revolver, with a five-shot (.38 Special, .357 Magnum, and 9ÃÂ19mm Parabellum); six-shot (.327 Federal Magnum and .32 H&R Magnum); or eight-shot (.22 LR) cylinder.
History
The Ruger SP101 was introduced in 1989 as the smaller-frame counterpart to the GP100. Together, these revolvers replaced Sturm, Ruger & Co's long-standing staple in the American firearms market, the Ruger Security-Six series revolvers. A 9 mm version was available until its discontinuation around 1998 but was later re-released in early 2018. A basic .22 LR version was also available until 2003 while a redesigned version was introduced in 2011.
Features and description
Specifications
- Weight:
- 2", 25 oz. (708 g)
- 3", 27 oz. (765 g)
- 4", 22 LR: 30 oz. (850 g), .327 Federal Magnum: 29.5 oz (836 g), and .357 Magnum: 29.5 oz.(836 g)
- Barrel lengths: 2" (57.15 mm), 3" (77.79 mm), 4" (101.6mm)
- Double-action/single-action
- Double-action-only on select models
- Five-shot (.38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9ÃÂ19mm Parabellum), six-shot (.327 Federal Magnum, .32 H&R Magnum), eight-shot (.22 LR)
- Maximum effective range: 33 to 55 yards (30 to 50 meters) depending on barrel length and cartridge load
Models
- All models are made of stainless steel
- Caliber: .357 Magnum SP101s handle all .357 Magnum factory loads and accept factory .38 Special cartridges
- Spurless-hammer models (double-action only) are designated by an "L" in their catalog numbers
Users
- New York Police Department SPNY Double Action Only (DAO) .38 Special made specifically for the NYPD as a backup gun, off-duty, or Detective use.
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