Hello all-I'm new on this site.
I'm deciding whether to buy a Ruger SP101 (small frame DA revolver) for CCW-off-duty carry.
I already know about the J-frames, but because of incredibly bad gun legislation here in California which will go into effect tomorrow, S&W has not had most of its J-frame models tested and approved for sale and the three which have been approved I'm not real fond of.
I also prefer revolvers (I guess that makes me something of an old fogy) in such a role. I carry a department-issued Glock concealed on duty, but would carry a revolver if I had the option, probably something like the 686 or 696.
How does the SP101 hold up to shooting with .357 ammo (probably 110 or 125 grain) over the long haul? Do you routinely shoot and carry .357 mag ammo in the revolver, or do you normally shoot and carry .38 or .38+P? How is it from the standpoint of recoil to shoot mag ammo through such a small revolver?
Thanks in advance for your responses and have a safe and happy New Year!!
I'm deciding whether to buy a Ruger SP101 (small frame DA revolver) for CCW-off-duty carry.
I already know about the J-frames, but because of incredibly bad gun legislation here in California which will go into effect tomorrow, S&W has not had most of its J-frame models tested and approved for sale and the three which have been approved I'm not real fond of.
I also prefer revolvers (I guess that makes me something of an old fogy) in such a role. I carry a department-issued Glock concealed on duty, but would carry a revolver if I had the option, probably something like the 686 or 696.
How does the SP101 hold up to shooting with .357 ammo (probably 110 or 125 grain) over the long haul? Do you routinely shoot and carry .357 mag ammo in the revolver, or do you normally shoot and carry .38 or .38+P? How is it from the standpoint of recoil to shoot mag ammo through such a small revolver?
Thanks in advance for your responses and have a safe and happy New Year!!