Ruger SP101: Gemini Customs pic

2.25" barrel vs 3.14" Ruger SP 101 series ....

In my opine, a 2.25" snub barrel makes more horse sense for deep concealment, speed from difficult spots(ankle, pocket, bag-purse, etc) or for a light-weight factor. I liked my 2.25" snub SP101 .357magnum in the early 1990s. It was DA only & my very first firearm, ;).

The longer 3.14" tube is better for .357magnum/.38spl +P ballistics & recoil mgmt. Author, tactics trainer & sworn LE officer Massad Ayoob has written a few gun press articles on the topic, saying the 3.14" type is good for regular belt carry or as a 2nd gun.
The newer LCR revolver is ideal for deep concealed carry but the snub SP101 still has 1000s of loyal fans.

ClydeFrog
 
I love my 2.25" SP101 and carry it daily and have been itching for the GC treatment for some time. I'm just concerned that it would be too nice to carry. :(
 
hey hulley,
Naw, I am not worried about it being too nice to carry!
I am meticulous about my weapons, but also use them for carry without worry.
I have always been easy on my equipment.....I use it hard, but am careful and clean frequently...keeping them looking pristine while still using them frequently.

picked the SP101 up today.......WOW!
more pics and range report to follow in the coming days...
 
I agree with Clyde except I really have no use for a 3 inch 5 shot .357.

If I'm gonna go to that bbl length I'll take my Speed Six, 3 inch Canadian GP100, or 3 inch 66 'Ladysmith' I have.

5 shooters should be snubs. Concealment, compactness, and lighter weight are what they are good at.

Deaf
 
Why do you have to post this on every forum where it must tantalize me.

I just missed an opportunity to trade into a Gemini 3" SP101, and I don't need to be reminded of the loss. ;)
 
Only thing I noticed with mine, with a round front sight it's hard to know where to hold. The rear trench is square, without a three dot system I think it's better with the stock sight. The top level edge of the front sight can be lined up with the trench better.

At least that's my experiance.

Let us know how she belches.
 
k511 wrote "Wow...very nice, they do fine work....my guess is 1k in work "

Actually, it was 400 for the actual smithing.
100 for the gold bead front sight
and 209 for the custom grips

and I bought the Ruger NIB for $549.

then there is shipping fees both ways.

So, yes, total costs (revolver included) are $1400.

I work at a school and do not make much money, but have been wanting an SP101 from Gemini Customs since I first saw them (2006), and concealed carry is a constant in my life......for me, worth it!
 
Beautiful gun! Makes my 3" SP101 look plain. I'd love to shoot a GC side by side to mine one day, just to compare! Enjoy your new companion!
 
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