If I could find a Ruger SP101 in 9mm, I would not have asked for opinions, they are very rare from what I hear. I have owned 5 Rugers and liked them all( P85, 22Mkll 5.5" bull barrel, 10/22, Mini 14, P95) I am not drawn to the SP101 in 327 mag because of the 3" barrel, I would prefer nothing...