About to buy my first revolver

**Chvyrs90** · December 29th, 2010, 09:11 PM

Just got back from the gun shop. I saw a nice Ruger SP101, and I'm happy to say that I'm picking her up next week! Pics to follow.

**marks** · December 29th, 2010, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Chvyrs90

Just got back from the gun shop. I saw a nice Ruger SP101, and I'm happy to say that I'm picking her up next week! Pics to follow.

Congrats! I'll be looking forward to your pics and report on the gun. I also picked up my first revolver, just today - a GP100.

**ErichB** · December 30th, 2010, 08:20 AM

Congrats!

I've had an SP101 for years. Great shooter. It's a bit heavier than a typical compact revolver, but it makes .38s a pleasure and full house magnums are easy to manage.

**PKO101** · December 30th, 2010, 08:59 AM

Congrats! The Ruger SP101 is a fantastic revolver.

**Foofer** · December 30th, 2010, 06:57 PM

I recommend the 3" version. Since it's already a heavy gun I opted for the longer barrel and am not disappointed. I've other, lighter, smaller snubbies.

**Delerius** · December 30th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by marks

Congrats! I'll be looking forward to your pics and report on the gun. I also picked up my first revolver, just today - a GP100.

PiCs PlEaSe!

**SharpShooter88** · December 30th, 2010, 07:54 PM

Friend of mine has a 101...Nice gun, a little on the heavy side for a combat revolver, but it sure does shoot nice. Even +P magnums are easy to handle in it because of the weight. Just make sure you wear some good ear protection, the .357 mags and that short little barrel get noisy!