Finally, the SP 101 resolved

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Some time back I got a hankering for one of those SP101's chambered in .327 Fed Mag. After all, a gun that can shoot four calibers out of the same cylinder is interesting in and of itself, and the cartridge was intriguing. My dear husband brought one home for me (Mother's Day, lol) and on my first outing, the brass got so stuck that even the RO had a tough time getting it out. Seems that the cylinders were not quality controlled (read: nobody bothered to ensure that the bloomin' things would eject .327 :banghead:) The remainder of the session (this was after 3 cyllinders' shooting, mind you) was done with .32 S&W and then the thing went back to Ruger.

And then I got the news: they'd build me a new gun. It would take them less time, because of the way they're allocating the cylinders they get done, to do that, than to fit a cylinder to the gun I sent them. And they have a lot to allocate, because it seems that every last gun from the original shipments has this same problem. They're utterly overwhelmed by repair/replacement requests, and it was easier to get one built than just pop a cylinder in and send it back to me.

Whatever. I have managed with heroic amounts of effort not to ask ANYBODY in CS over there why on earth they shipped the things before they knew they were WORKING, and my restraint paid off. The gun that was supposed to take 8 weeks arrived back at Carter's Country today, about 3 weeks after I gave them the written go-ahead to do this, with a little handwritten note from the gunsmith telling me he went the "extra mile" to make it perfect. (Could have done that the first time.... but it was a nice gesture anyway.)

I'll take it over and put it through its paces tomorrow morning if my Killer Sinus Headache goes away overnight :rolleyes:

Jan
 
I had the same problem with my .327. After about 3 boxes of 20, the cases just started falling out on their own. I was on the verge of sending the gun back and figured i'd continue to shoot it. Anyway - my 327 is now fine and shoots everything with grace and power. I did nothing to it but shoot it. The cylinder must have stretched itself enough to allow normal functioning.

For those who are enjoying their guns - continue to do so!
 
springmom,

Well this is good news!
I was upset to hear of your problems, still you were civil and polite and having it back in 3 weeks seems pretty quick, compared to what you shared with me earlier.

I look forward to your report.
It was you that got me interested in this gun, as I ( being me) dismissed it.
Your reasons for wanting it...are valid for not only you, also others.

Sending best, this gun works, and works for you and the other reasons we discussed.

Oh, sending best for sinus headache too...you are not alone, as I have one as well.


Steve
 
I was curious about the 327. I started looking and reading and settled on a Charter Arms Target Patriot. The elastic cylinder, short barrel, fixed sights of the Ruger put me off. The Taurus has 2 of the same shortcomings. I own several Rugers of all types, long and short, revolver; single and double; semi-auto, and rifles. But the SP is not for me.
My CA has over 300 rounds of 327, 400 of 32 Mag and a few 32 Long.
Nice gun, 4" barrel w/full under lug and adjustable sights. Smooth lock work, good grips and good trigger and more accurate than I can shoot.
I think it is going to be a keeper; I'll know by the time I get 2000 rounds out of it. I find that 100 gr. bullets are the best compromise for 327. My FC brass started to show stress failure at 5 loadings.
 
Tight chambers not all bad...

...if you reload.

I had a .357 Ruger Bisley once that shot like a laser. I'd shoot offhand groups at 25 yards and 50 yards with it that left me shaking my head. I could't have done as well with a rifle. Only problem was you needed a dowel and a hammer to remove the empties if the load was anywhere near full power. Never made the connection that the two were related.

Well, dummy me decided that had to be fixed, so back to Ruger it went. When it came back the cases fell out right easily, but groups at 25 yards were on the order of 7 or 8 inches. They were horrible.

Back to Ruger it went for a new cylinder. It does OK now but nothing like it used to. Being a reloader I could've tailored a load for that thing. I still mourn losing what that gun once was.

I know it's different for a defense gun. You need to be able to reload it quickly. Just a story your post brought to mind.
Bob
 
Ruger had the "elastic cylinder" problem with the SRH 454. It seems that their formulation for stainless could use a little adjustment. I read that the elasticity came into play above 40,000. The 454 and 327 are the only standard chamberings that go above that. I'm still waiting for Ruger to deliver the long ago promised "XGI"!!!!!! HOHUM.
 
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