I like my SP101 but mine is a little different, it is 32H&R.
I have a 38 sp. snub nose double action only, with commander style hammer.
Oddly enough, I made the exact opposite trade. I didn't like carrying the SD9VE because of the weight being in the grip, ruining the balance. I also prefer the power and versatility of the .357Mag round. And I live in a rural area, so wild animals are more of a danger than mobs. Most of all, I'm a revolver guy, and the SP-101 has been on my wish list for awhile. My main carry gun is a LC9, but I'm looking forward to adding the SP-101 to my carry rotation.I sold mine just recently to get a SD9VE for car gun and extra firepower instead. The ever increasing danger of riots and instability does not give me confidence that a 5 shot revolver will be effective enough against multiple aggressors. Whereas 16 shots and extra mags increases my odds of successful survival up by a significant amount. The revolver itself is a great gun and is fine to carry in less chaotic times and as a backup but its too large for pocket carry so no point keeping it. Only time now I will get a revolver is if I am planning on going to Alaska or out in Montana in the woods and it will be a Ruger Super Redhawk in 44 magnum.
I personally love revolvers but since I live near urban areas they are a poor choice for main carry only ok as a backup and since SP101 is too big of a gun to put in my pocket or ankle carry it has been replaced even a Glock 42/43 is a better choice since you get 6+1 shots and reloading is quicker than any revolver. SP101 is a great revolver for iwb carry and if you live in rural areas that is where it makes sense to me.Oddly enough, I made the exact opposite trade. I didn't like carrying the SD9VE because of the weight being in the grip, ruining the balance. I also prefer the power and versatility of the .357Mag round. And I live in a rural area, so wild animals are more of a danger than mobs. Most of all, I'm a revolver guy, and the SP-101 has been on my wish list for awhile. My main carry gun is a LC9, but I'm looking forward to adding the SP-101 to my carry rotation.
lol...well, it depends on whether you get shot or not. It's not a bad idea to have enough available ammo, just in case you need it.Y'all have valid points. One thing I do wonder though.....just because you have 16+ rounds in your gun, does that mean you'll have time to fire all 16 rounds accurately? I wonder if anyone has looked at the time factor in a gunfight.....
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I do wish I had the option of using it single action, but it definitely is a snag free little snubby. I put a larger Trausch grip on it for better control and comfort. I would probably use a semi for concealed carry. I still haven't gotten a license yet.I always loved the look of the commander hammers on the sp101, I wish they were available for the aftermarket. I did not know they were DAO so thanks for sharing.