Asking a favor. I'd like to try a Ruger SP 101.

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Folks. I would like to ask a favor from someone in the northeastern PA area that currently owns a Ruger SP101. I've been thinking about getting one for some time now and I would like to shoot one to see how comfortable they are to shoot and if they are too snappy for my sometimes arthritic hands.

I currently own a Taurus Model 65 that I really like but, I find it a little heavy to carry when hiking, berry picking, fishing, etc. I would like to compare the two revolvers side by side.

As such, if you find that you will be out shooting in the near future and wouldn't mind me running a few rounds through your gun, I would be much obliged. I will happily supply my own ammo.

If interested, please shoot me a PM re: where and when and we can exchange phone numbers, directions, etc. FYI, I'm only about 10-15 minutes from the Tobyhanna range if that helps at all.

Thanks.

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ETA: I neglected to mention I'm looking to try the .357 magnum and not the .327 magnum. Sorry.

[tdyoung58]

I have one, but it's a little far

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Bump for approaching nice weather.

[God's Country]

Just curious, but you are looking for the 2" or longer?

I presume your Taurus is the 4"?

[GRIZ]

I find it a little heavy to carry

I don't think you'll find any weight saving going to a SP101.

[ForeverPA]

Try one for fit and comfort at a gun shop. I have one and I assure you firing it won't be a deal breaker.

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I guress I left out a lot of info, didn't I.

Yes, I'm looking to purchase the 3" version. My Taurus is a 4".

I don't think you'll find any weight saving going to a SP101.

I don't know. Looking at the specs, the Ruger is almost 13 oz. lighter unloaded. Minus one cartridge when loaded. That's at least a pound lighter all tolled. I'd consider that to be a noticable difference.

Try one for fit and comfort at a gun shop. I have one and I assure you firing it won't be a deal breaker.

Thanks for this. I pretty much assumed that it wouldn't be horrible but, didn't want to sink the cash into the deal only to find out it's too snappy.

[ForeverPA]

I do feel a zing in my trigger finger after a dozen 357s. I am not sure if this is par for the course.