I really like your SP101, agree they're kind of heavy but they need to be for .357. One of my friends brings his to the range often and I'm always thrilled to shoot it. I like your collection of Baby Bens, I loved taking them apart when I was a kid.View attachment 804631 this is the snub i bought, and carried some. It is a great gun, but heavy.
I hear great things about the LCR. If i wanted a snub, i would look for a used one to try. Many caliber choices too.
Many, many thanks to all who commented. The 642 was the "winner" in terms of people recommending it.
We to my LGS and tried on a couple: a 642, LCR in a couple of flavors (what's the copper cylinder thing, just for looks?); and a few humpbacks. The 642 was it and I put it aside so I can go back on Tues and do a bit of trading.
This particular one was a Performance Center model, with fancy rubber/wood grips that felt good in hand. Price seems fair ($469) although final price depends on what we trade. I looked online and with the $25 FFL fee, $25 shipping, and WA state's "tax" on out-of-state purchases...I'd have to buy for less than $380 to save any money. So it's about a wash. Here's a picture from the interwebs of a similar gun.
Many, many thanks to all who commented. The 642 was the "winner" in terms of people recommending it.
We to my LGS and tried on a couple: a 642, LCR in a couple of flavors (what's the copper cylinder thing, just for looks?); and a few humpbacks. The 642 was it and I put it aside so I can go back on Tues and do a bit of trading.
This particular one was a Performance Center model, with fancy rubber/wood grips that felt good in hand. Price seems fair ($469) although final price depends on what we trade. I looked online and with the $25 FFL fee, $25 shipping, and WA state's "tax" on out-of-state purchases...I'd have to buy for less than $380 to save any money. So it's about a wash. Here's a picture from the interwebs of a similar gun.
Are those rounds in BACKWARDS in the speedloader?IMHO for pocket carry it almost has to be a aluminum alloy or polymer frame revolver. The idea of putting a 20+ oz gun in my pants pocket sounds uncomfortable. My pocket revolver is a S&W 442 though the 642 is basically the same gun. I am a big fan of moonclips so I picked up the 442 Moonclip from the performance center for only a few more bucks than a regular 442/642.
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Thanks, That is the one of the reasons I bought it because of the adjustable sights , I can't bring myself to have any revolver without them.That’s a sweet looking GP100, I like how they put the adjustable sights on it. Wish they did that with the 3” too.
Thanks, That is the one of the reasons I bought it because of the adjustable sights , I can't bring myself to have any revolver without them.
I bought one of these, new, in December'75 (s/n:151-75701). IMO, they are fine pistols.I've already found my "Grail Gun" .... Ruger Service Six 2 3/4" barreled .357 I predominantly shoot 38's...
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The only criticism I have of my LCR is that you can lock it up by fast firing it. I don't know if there's a solution for that but if there is I'd like to know about it.