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Ruger SP101

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{{Infobox weapon

|name = SP101

| image = Sp101corbon.JPG

| image_size = 300

|caption = SP101 with Corbon load data

|origin = United States

|type = Revolver

|is_ranged =yes

|service =

|used_by =

|wars =

|designer =

|design_date =

|manufacturer =Sturm, Ruger & Co.

|production_date = 1989–present{{cite web |url=https://ruger.com/service/productHistory/RE-SP101 |title=Ruger SP101 Serial Number History |website=ruger.com |access-date=September 26, 2020}}

|number =

|variants = See Models

|weight = {{convert|25|-|30|oz|abbr=on}}{{cite web|title=Ruger SP101|url=http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html|publisher= Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.|access-date=7 December 2012}}

|length = {{convert|7.2|in|cm|abbr=on}}
{{convert|8|in|cm|abbr=on}}
{{convert|9.12|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|part_length = {{convert|2.25|in|cm|abbr=on}}
{{convert|3.06|in|cm|abbr=on}}
{{convert|4.2|in|cm|abbr=on}}

|crew =

|cartridge = .22 LR
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.327 Federal Magnum
9×19mm
.32 H&R Magnum (discontinued)

|caliber =

|action = Double-action revolver

|rate =

|velocity =

|range = 33 to 55 yards (30 to 50 meters)

|max_range = 550 yards (500 meters) +/−

|feed = 5/6/8-round cylinder

}}

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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.

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.{{cite book|last=James|first=Frank|title=Effective Handgun Defense: A Comprehensive Guide to Concealed Carry|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yCzZwDMBOtkC&pg=PA207|date=15 December 2004|publisher=Krause Publications|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=0-87349-899-2|page=207}}

Features and description

  • The SP101 is currently manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, 9 mm, .38 Special, and .22 LR.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html|title = Ruger® SP101® Standard Double-Action Revolver Models}}
  • Barrel lengths 2{{frac|1|4}}" (57.15mm), 3{{frac|1|16}}" (77.79mm), and 4{{frac|1|5}}" (106.7mm) with full underlugs. 4" (101.6mm) and 4{{frac|1|5}}" (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:
  • 2{{frac|1|4}}", 25{{frac|1|2}} oz. (708 g)
  • 3{{frac|1|16}}", 27 oz. (765 g)
  • 4{{frac|1|5}}", 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{{frac|1|4}}" (57.15 mm), 3{{frac|1|16}}" (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{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}}

Models

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Catalog numberCaliberCapacitySightsShroudBarrel lengthWeightNotes
KSP-221

|.22 LR || 6 || Adj. || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 32 oz || Discontinued

KSP-240

|.22 LR || 6 || Adj. || Short || 4" || 33 oz || Discontinued

KSP-241

|.22 LR || 6 || Adj. || Full || 4" || 34 oz || Discontinued

KSP-242-8

|.22 LR || 8 || Adj. || Short || 4{{frac|1|5}}" || 30 oz || Adjustable fiberoptic

KSP-3231

| .32 H&R Magnum || 6 || Adj. || Full || 3{{frac|1|16}}" || 30 oz || Discontinued

KSP-3241

| .32 H&R Magnum || 6 || Adj. || Full || 4" || 33 oz || Discontinued

KSP-32731X

| .327 Federal MagnumThe .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 || Adj. || Full || 3{{frac|1|16}}" || 28 oz ||No longer on web site: Jan 16, 2013

KSP-32741

| .327 Federal Magnum{{cite web|title=SP101 Model 5773|url=http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5773.html|publisher=Ruger.com|access-date=31 March 2015}} || 6 || Adj. || Full || 4{{frac|1|5}}" || 29.5 oz ||

KSP-821

| .38 Special +P || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 25 oz ||

KSP-821DOS

| .38 Special +P || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 25 oz || Bobbed hammer made for the U.S. State Department

KSP-831

| .38 Special +P || 5 || Fixed || Full || 3{{frac|1|16}}" || 27 oz || Discontinued

KSP-321X

|.357 Magnum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 26 oz ||

KSP-341X

|.357 Magnum{{cite web|title=SP101 Models|url=http://ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html|publisher=Ruger.com|access-date=2 May 2012}} || 5 || Adj. || Full || 4{{frac|1|5}}" || 29.5 oz || Adjustable fiberoptic

KSP-321X-CT

| .357 Magnum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 25 oz || Crimson Trace lasergrips

KSP-321XL-LG

| .357 Magnum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 25 oz || Crimson Trace lasergrips

KSP-331X

| .357 Magnum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 3{{frac|1|16}}" || 27 oz ||

KSP-321XL

| .357 Magnum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 25 oz || D.A.O

KSP-921

| 9×19mm Parabellum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 2{{frac|1|4}}" || 26 oz || Discontinued, uses moon clips; re-introduced November 2017

KSP-931

| 9×19mm Parabellum || 5 || Fixed || Full || 3{{frac|1|16}}" || 27 oz || Discontinued, uses moon clips{{cite book|last=Ayoob|first=Massad|author-link=Massad Ayoob|title=Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F6Yd2aU3uc8C&pg=PA50|date=26 June 2012|publisher=Gun Digest Books|location=Iola, Wisconsin|isbn=978-1-4402-2869-8|pages=50–51}}

  • 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

  • {{USA}}
  • 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. {{cite web| url = https://rifleshooter.com/2021/05/ruger-nypd-spny/| title =Ruger NYPD SPNY| last = Marr| first = Bill| date = 31 May 2021| website = Rifle Shooter| access-date = 26 January 2024}}{{cite web| url = https://gunsmagazine.com/wheelgun-wednesday/the-redoubtable-ruger-sp101/| title = THE REDOUBTABLE RUGER SP101| last = Ayoob| first = Massad| website = Rifle Shooter| access-date = 26 January 2024}}

Notes

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References

  • [http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html Ruger's SP101 page]
  • [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-632567_ITM Ruger SP101 -- A Sturdy Rimfire "Secret"] by Clair Rees, Guns

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