Ruger SP101

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 9×19mm Parabellum); six-shot (.327 Federal Magnum, and .32 H&R Magnum); or eight-shot (.22 LR) cylinder.

SP101
SP101 with Corbon load data
TypeRevolver
Place of originUnited States
Production history
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
Produced1989–present[1]
VariantsSee Models
Specifications
Mass25–30 oz (710–850 g)[2]
Length7.2 in (18 cm)
8 in (20 cm)
9.12 in (23.2 cm)[2]
Barrel length2.25 in (5.7 cm)
3.06 in (7.8 cm)
4.2 in (11 cm)[2]

Cartridge.22 LR
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.327 Federal Magnum
9×19mm
.32 H&R Magnum (discontinued)
ActionDouble-action revolver
Effective firing range33 to 55 yards (30 to 50 meters)
Maximum firing range550 yards (500 meters) +/−
Feed system5/6/8-round cylinder[2]
Ruger SP101 .22lr, 8 shots, 4 1⁄5 inch barrel

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.[3]

Features and description

  • The SP101 is currently manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, 9 mm, .38 Special, and .22 LR.[4]
  • Barrel lengths 214" (57.15mm), 3116" (77.79mm), and 415" (106.7mm) with full underlugs. 4" (101.6mm) and 415" (106.7mm) with half underlug.
  • Stainless steel construction
  • Transfer bar safety mechanism
    • Firing pin mounted in frame
    • The transfer bar in the SP101 is connected directly to the trigger
  • Fixed (all calibers) or adjustable (.327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, and .22 LR) sights
  • Spurred or spurless (double-action only) hammer

Specifications

  • Weight:
    • 214", 2512 oz. (708 g)
    • 3116", 27 oz. (765 g)
    • 415", 22 LR: 30 oz. (850 g), .327 Federal Magnum: 29.5 oz (836 g), and .357 Magnum: 29.5 oz.(836 g)
  • Barrel lengths: 214" (57.15 mm), 3116" (77.79 mm), 4" (101.6mm)
  • Double-action/single-action
    • Double-action-only on select models
  • Five-shot (.38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9×19mm 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

Catalog numberCaliberCapacitySightsShroudBarrel lengthWeightNotes
KSP-221 .22 LR6Adj.Full214"32 ozDiscontinued
KSP-240 .22 LR6Adj.Short4"33 ozDiscontinued
KSP-241 .22 LR6Adj.Full4"34 ozDiscontinued
KSP-242-8 .22 LR8Adj.Short415"30 ozAdjustable fiberoptic
KSP-3231 .32 H&R Magnum[5]6Adj.Full3116"30 ozDiscontinued
KSP-3241 .32 H&R Magnum[5]6Adj.Full4"33 ozDiscontinued
KSP-32731X .327 Federal Magnum[5]6Adj.Full3116"28 ozNo longer on web site: Jan 16, 2013
KSP-32741 .327 Federal Magnum[6]6Adj.Full415"29.5 oz
KSP-821 .38 Special +P5FixedFull214"25 oz
KSP-821DOS .38 Special +P5FixedFull214"25 ozBobbed hammer made for the U.S. State Department
KSP-831 .38 Special +P5FixedFull3116"27 ozDiscontinued
KSP-321X .357 Magnum5FixedFull214"26 oz
KSP-341X .357 Magnum[7]5Adj.Full415"29.5 ozAdjustable fiberoptic
KSP-321X-CT .357 Magnum5FixedFull214"25 ozCrimson Trace lasergrips
KSP-321XL-LG .357 Magnum5FixedFull214"25 ozCrimson Trace lasergrips
KSP-331X .357 Magnum5FixedFull3116"27 oz
KSP-321XL .357 Magnum5FixedFull214"25 ozD.A.O
KSP-921 9×19mm Parabellum5FixedFull214"26 ozDiscontinued, uses moon clips; re-introduced November 2017
KSP-931 9×19mm Parabellum5FixedFull3116"27 ozDiscontinued, uses moon clips[8]
  • 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

Notes

  1. "Ruger SP101 Serial Number History". ruger.com. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  2. "Ruger SP101". Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
  3. James, Frank (15 December 2004). Effective Handgun Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry. Iola, Wisconsin: Krause Publications. p. 207. ISBN 0-87349-899-2.
  4. "Ruger® SP101® Standard Double-Action Revolver Models".
  5. The .327 Federal Magnum SP101 will chamber .32 H&R Magnum as well as .32 S&W Long cartridges; the discontinued SP101 in .32 H&R Magnum likewise chambered .32 S&W Long cartridges
  6. "SP101 Model 5773". Ruger.com. Retrieved 31 March 2015.
  7. "SP101 Models". Ruger.com. Retrieved 2 May 2012.
  8. Ayoob, Massad (26 June 2012). Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 50–51. ISBN 978-1-4402-2869-8.
  9. Marr, Bill (31 May 2021). "Ruger NYPD SPNY". Rifle Shooter. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  10. Ayoob, Massad. "THE REDOUBTABLE RUGER SP101". Rifle Shooter. Retrieved 26 January 2024.

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