Ruger "SP101" 357 Magnum Revolver

Published on August 24, 2019
Duration: 11:16

This review of the Ruger SP101 in .357 Magnum covers its features, included accessories, and performance with various ammunition types. The presenter, Ozzie, highlights the revolver's suitability for sports use in Australia due to its barrel length and its robust stainless steel construction. He discusses personal grip upgrades and trigger work, noting the potential for issues with aftermarket timber grips under heavy recoil. The review includes live-fire testing of .38 Special and .357 Magnum loads, with observations on accuracy and reliability.

Quick Summary

The Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum is a robust, stainless steel double-action revolver with a 4.2-inch barrel, 5-round capacity, and adjustable sights. It fires both .357 Magnum and .38 Special. While generally reliable, aftermarket timber grips may crack under heavy recoil, and finding optimal .357 Magnum accuracy requires ammunition experimentation.

Chapters

  1. 00:41Introduction: Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum
  2. 01:08What's Included: Box Contents
  3. 01:31Grip Upgrade: Rosewood Custom Grips
  4. 02:13Action Type: Double-Action Revolver
  5. 02:25Trigger Work: Wolf Springs Installation
  6. 02:41Specifications: Cylinder Capacity & Calibers
  7. 02:56Barrel Length & Compliance
  8. 03:10Construction: Stainless Steel Durability
  9. 03:27Sights: Fiber Optic Front & Adjustable Rear
  10. 03:40Weight & Origin
  11. 03:50Australian Retail Price
  12. 04:03Range Test: Ammunition Selection
  13. 04:13.38 Special Loads Tested
  14. 04:28.357 Magnum Loads Tested
  15. 04:55Range Protocol: 5 Rounds Per Load
  16. 06:34Range Results: Accuracy Observations
  17. 07:04.357 Magnum Load Performance
  18. 07:17Federal Blue Packet Performance
  19. 08:1550 Meter Gong Accuracy Test
  20. 08:47Final Thoughts: Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum
  21. 09:35Grip Issue: Cracks in Aftermarket Grips
  22. 10:18Accuracy & Ammunition Experimentation
  23. 10:56Conclusion: A Workhorse Revolver

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum revolver?

The Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum features a 4.2-inch stainless steel barrel, a 5-round cylinder, fiber optic front sights, and fully adjustable rear sights. It's designed as a double-action revolver and is compliant for sports use in Australia.

Can the Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum fire .38 Special ammunition?

Yes, the Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum is designed to safely chamber and fire both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition, offering versatility and potentially lower ammunition costs with .38 Special.

What modifications were made to the Ruger SP101 in the review?

The presenter upgraded the original grips to custom Rosewood grips due to hand size and installed custom Wolf Springs from gunsprings.com to lighten and smooth the trigger pull.

What issues were encountered with the Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum?

The primary issue noted was cracking in the aftermarket timber grips when firing stout .357 Magnum loads. The presenter also found that finding an accurate .357 Magnum load for the revolver required further experimentation.

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