Ruger SP-101 327 Mag

I don't mind that. I just hate the "please read instruction manual" billboard. I think I hate it worse than the S&W lock hole. :mad:
 
The Ruger forum is all over that. My gun is due to arrive at my FFL holder momentarily. I can't get any work done for lack of concentration.:o Got it from among several listed on Gunbroker at appealing prices.
 
The finish is pretty rough, and I will return it to be repolished, but I plan to shoot it tomorrow. Also the barrel may have to come off to remove the hazardous burr around the breech. I also want the flutes polished to some reasonable standard. I have two other SP101s and three GP100s, so I know what expectation is reasonable with these stainless, brushed finish guns.

addendum: I took care of all these complaints myself except for the deepest scratches behind the cylinder release. Now the gun has a very nice 240 grit patina with the grain running in line with the barrel, something you almost have to do by hand, better than new. I was able to remove the barrel burr with a rifling file, also removing the knife edges from many other cuts and corners on the gun. That element of crudeness is one thing I don't prefer about Rugers, but I do favor the prices.
 
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Just wish I could warm up to the SP101, but I don't like the feel at all. Which is quite unusual for me. I manage to adapt quite easily to various handguns, but not the SP. I shot a friend's 357 and did not like it at all. Not a recoil thing, that didn't bother me. It just didn't feel good when I first held it. Grips, maybe, Does Pachmayr make something like the Diamond Pro for a Ruger SP101?
 
Saw that shortly after I posted. That might be a game changer. Just when I whittled my short list down to two, or three!
I saw they also are introducing them for the LCR. Because of being used for CCW my 38 LCR will continue to wear the Hogue Boot Grips, or nothing bigger than the original grips. But if Ruger comes up with one I am waiting for to check off a space on the short list, an LCR 3" 22 rimfire, I'm sure the Diamond Pro grips will go on it.
Now, what place in the top five short list should I put the SP101 327 on?:D
 
Just wish I could warm up to the SP101, but I don't like the feel at all. Which is quite unusual for me. I manage to adapt quite easily to various handguns, but not the SP. I shot a friend's 357 and did not like it at all. Not a recoil thing, that didn't bother me. It just didn't feel good when I first held it. Grips, maybe, Does Pachmayr make something like the Diamond Pro for a Ruger SP101?
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I think the SP101's "feel" issue is the long trigger reach and little support for the middle finger, issues with the Redhawk also. I like the feel much better with Hogue combats.

I must say though that my first outing with the new 4" 327, using the stock grips, didn't beat me up like my 357 would. That may be part barrel length 3" vs 4", but the 327 round is just so much better suited to the SP101 platform.
 
I think the SP101's "feel" issue is the long trigger reach and little support for the middle finger, issues with the Redhawk also. I like the feel much better with Hogue combats.

I must say though that my first outing with the new 4" 327, using the stock grips, didn't beat me up like my 357 would. That may be part barrel length 3" vs 4", but the 327 round is just so much better suited to the SP101 platform.
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I have to agree about the grips. I don't hate the stock grips but I vastly prefer shooting with the Hogues. Despite my recent frustration with their bad customer service while looking at hardwood options for this gun, my experience with their Rubber Monogrips on other SP101s has been positive. You can usually find them a few bucks cheaper around the web and they are worth every penny.

I'm not familiar with them but I just read that Pachmayr will be releasing Diamond Pro Series Grips for the SP101 sometime this year.

As per the SP101 being suited to this caliber, I have to agree. Not only does it make it into a sturdy but slender six-shooter, I feel like it hits a sweet spot between power, size, and weight.
 
Seeing mention of the Diamond Pro for the SP101 and having the Diamond Pro on two bigger guns, I am skeptical about that grip's application on the SP101. It is fat and tacky, two attributes I avoid in grips, when it comes to my SP101's. The grip is excellent on big range/hunting guns and the Judge, and those are the sizes first introduced.
 
Pachmayr needs to come out with presentations for the GP100, but I digress.

Can anyone comment on the SP101 .327 4.2" trigger pull?
 
I have not had my hands on the brand new to market 4.2" SP-101 in .327, but I have many rounds down range with the previous 3" SP-101 in .327 Federal and the trigger pull is certainly a handful. As you mentioned above, the .22LR SP-101 is a real bear, I had one of those as well. (new production)

Also a handful on my 4.2" GP-100 in .327 Federal and a quick change to a lighter Wolff spring netted me a lighter trigger pull and occasional double action FTF's -- at the rate of probably 5% or so.

The .327 Federal cartridge runs on small rifle primers -- all ATK .327 Federal ammo does so (confirmed) and all handloads should follow that guideline with the 45k PSI max nature of the cartridge.

It would be fair and accurate to say that a .327 Federal double action revolver will be more demanding of a solid, firm hammer spring than other comparable double action revolvers.
 
I can breathe again because I picked up my SP-101 327 after work today. I can't remember the last time I was so excited to get a handgun. The double action trigger pull is pretty heavy. The revolver was very dry (squeaked while dry firing). I took it apart and oiled the hammer spring. It didn't seem to help the trigger pull. I seem to recall my GP100 having a heavy trigger pull that got somewhat easier with lots of use - I hope the SP-101 will be like that. It will be about two weeks before I take this revolver to the range - waiting for the next gun show so I can buy some 327 powder.
 
Can anyone comment on the SP101 .327 4.2" trigger pull?
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Feels like my other two SP101s. I never enjoy how they shoot DA and usually shoot SA. My 3" has had an action job, and this new gun may get one too. It's just typical Ruger DA...never going to be as endearing as a Smith...but it goes bang and hits what I aim at.
 
Went to the LGS, they had 2 of the new 327's in stock, I looked them over real good and decided I'll have to wait till Ruger gets a handle on their quality control issues. both examples were seriously flawed, the finish was horrible.:eek: bad as I wanted one I just couldn't bring myself to pay $619.99 plus tax just to send it back to ruger to have it finished correctly. Hope they get things straightened out soon. :(
 
My 3" .327 was pretty stiff and gritty when I first picked it up, too. The first thing I did was field strip it and flush out all of the machining trash from the build. I put it back together, and dry fired hundreds of times, enough to create a few obvious wear marks and lines on the internal parts.

I then took it apart again, flushed again, and stoned (NOT filed!) the reasonably accessible points down to a smooth, or even mirror finish. I did install Wolff springs, but after several more several rounds and a few cleanings, I've reinstalled the factory springs. Mine runs pretty smoothly now.

Granted, it's not as fine as frog hair, but it's pretty high up on the acceptability level.
 
Went to the LGS, they had 2 of the new 327's in stock, I looked them over real good and decided I'll have to wait till Ruger gets a handle on their quality control issues. both examples were seriously flawed, the finish was horrible. bad as I wanted one I just couldn't bring myself to pay $619.99 plus tax just to send it back to ruger to have it finished correctly. Hope they get things straightened out soon.
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Do you care to elaborate? I've not heard of this before.
 
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