Cosmodragoon
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The GP is a service revolver.
The SP is a carry revolver.
This is generally true, but I've been spoiled by polymer-framed semi-autos and the LCR. They are just so easy to carry that I don't know if I'll ever go back to carrying steel.
I'll also second a previous comment about the SP101 tigger. It is not good. Sure, it smooths up a bit over time. It also breaks a little far back for my hand, even when pushed out a little by a Hogue hardwood grip. I had a professional trigger job done on one of my SP101s and the gunsmith welded one of those little doodads behind the trigger to prevent over-travel. It helped but not quite enough. (I think it could also benefit from some shims but that will have to wait.) Also, it seems like newer SP101s are not as nice as older ones. I have one from the 1990s that has superior fit and finish, and a better trigger than the newer one I got professional help for, despite being totally neglected and stored dirty by a previous owner.
I only know modern incarnations of the GP100 but it seems like a better gun overall. It's just heavier and even less likely to get picked for concealed carry.