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Ruger SP 101 32 Magnum

TWalkerTWalker Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2007 in Ask the Experts
I found a Ruger SP 101 for sale today in .32 Magnum caliber. Gun is 95-98% condition. The barrel is a 3 incher and there is an adjustable
rear sight. I was wondering if anyone owns one of these, how you like it and how acurate it is with magnum loads and with 32 Longs? I own an SP101 with a 2 inch barrel in .357 Magnum and really like everything but the less than smooth double action trigger pull. The asking price is $325. I'm wondering if it would make a good all-purpose target, defense, and small game handgun and if you think the price is about right. Thank you for any replies.
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  • duckhunterduckhunter Member Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Buy it.
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  • PC800PC800 Member Posts: 1,650 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by duckhunter
    Buy it.


    +1

    Or tell me where it is :)
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  • bill2740bill2740 Member Posts: 886 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Go with duckhunter.
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  • iwannausernameiwannausername Member Posts: 7,131
    edited November -1
    edit...
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  • xxx97xxx97 Member Posts: 5,721 ✭
    edited November -1
    great price... i paid 305.00 12 years ago...
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  • rufe-snowrufe-snow Member Posts: 18,650 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The price is certainly OK. New ones are going for at least $100-$150 more.

    Unless you reload? You would be better off with a .22 for target and small game. As loads for .32 revolvers aren't hot sellers, most dealers don't stock a lot of them. You would have to buy on-line in quantity, for a half way decent price.

    I got a .357 SP 101, and could never figure out why Ruger dropped the 9mm & .22, then kept the .32 Mag in production.
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  • L7L7 Member Posts: 130 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I purchased one of these several years ago and have enjoyed it a lot. I handload to keep ammo prices down but if you search around you can find some reasonable prices if you buy larger quantities. I also have a Ruger single six in this caliber that is also a blast to shoot. I recently purchased a Marlin Lever action in .32 that I haven't shot yet.
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  • sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    I think that Ruger keeps this cal around because it is an nice compromise for the gals to use for protection. The ammo is very expensive and not always available.
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  • TWalkerTWalker Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks to all for your replies. I went back today and asked what the best cash price was on the gun. When he said $275 I started counting 20's. I compared it to my SP101 in .357 magnum when I got home. Besides the caliber, there are several differences, 6 shot, adj. sight, 3 inch barrel, and the top strap is a different shape. I already have dies so the next thing is to load some ammo. I think I'll try cast lead wadcutters and see how accurate it is. The trigger is much better than my .357 so I think it has potential.
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