New .22 SP-101 officially announced

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New .22 SP-101 officially announced

Post by ruger22 » Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:52 pm

It's on Ruger's website, this morning-

http://www.ruger.com/products/sp101/models.html

I preferred the older six shot, and the simpler sights, honestly. But not the grip. I really hoped that if it was re-introduced, it would have traditional grips. I can't help that the "peg" and monogrip design irk the hell out of me. It's ugly, and not needed on a .22. Kind of like disc brakes on a lawnmower.
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
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Post by ruger22 » Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:45 pm

After looking at the website view, I've decided they used a front sight from a rifle....... :D

Noticed the "suggested" price is $46 more than the other SPs.

I think if I ever got one, I'd like the original better. Still wouldn't like the grip, though..... :cry:
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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Post by bgreenea3 » Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:59 pm

Those rubber grips are excellent...... At least on the gp100 . I am sure there are numerous choices for wood grips out there. The sight look like hi-viz .... Should be a good shooter
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Post by greener » Thu Sep 15, 2011 7:24 pm

Buy me one for Christmas, bgreene, and I'll let you have a Taurus 94.

Good looking revolver.

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Post by ruger22 » Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:28 pm

greener wrote:Buy me one for Christmas, bgreene, and I'll let you have a Taurus 94.

Good looking revolver.
If I bought you one for Christmas, could I have the 94?........ :lol:

(is it stainless?)
* 2 Ruger Bearcat stainless, w/ EWK ejector housings & Wolff springs
* Ruger SP-101 .22LR, w/ Wolff springs
* 2 NAA Guardian .32ACP
* 3 Zastava M70 .32ACP
* S&W 15-22 Sport (.22LR AR)
* 2 Ruger SR22 .22LR pistols

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Post by bgreenea3 » Fri Sep 16, 2011 4:25 pm

greener wrote:Buy me one for Christmas, bgreene, and I'll let you have a Taurus 94.

Good looking revolver.
not sure if thats a fair trade.....
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Post by greener » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:14 pm

bgreenea3 wrote:
greener wrote:Buy me one for Christmas, bgreene, and I'll let you have a Taurus 94.

Good looking revolver.
not sure if thats a fair trade.....
Yeah, but I didn't want to make you pony up any cash

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Post by greener » Fri Sep 16, 2011 10:14 pm

ruger22 wrote:
greener wrote:Buy me one for Christmas, bgreene, and I'll let you have a Taurus 94.

Good looking revolver.
If I bought you one for Christmas, could I have the 94?........ :lol:

(is it stainless?)
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Post by greener » Sat Sep 17, 2011 9:43 pm

Greentop has ordered SP101 .22's. The price will be $599. Word is they are a hot item. I asked, but didn't get, the price of ones that were legal.

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Post by Bullseye » Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:43 am

Jeff Quinn has a little review on his website about this new pistol (with some nice pictures) http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-SP101-22.htm

I figured I post it since you two seem to be negotiating a holiday swap party.

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Post by greener » Sun Sep 18, 2011 10:45 am

Good review. $600 seemed a bit high, review may make it more attractive. I'll nose around.

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Post by bgreenea3 » Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:40 pm

HE's talking swap, not me....... I want one for me not him.
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Post by greener » Sun Sep 18, 2011 8:49 pm

bgreenea3 wrote:HE's talking swap, not me....... I want one for me not him.
You a missing a great chance for a family heirloom.

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Post by bgreenea3 » Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:19 pm

Am I?
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Post by tom234 » Tue Oct 04, 2011 12:57 pm

I'm curious why Ruger came out with this .22 LR model. For center fire models [I have the .357 mag] the SP101 is great; however, with the Ruger MKIII and 22/45 line with 11 round vs 8 capacity I see no reason for it. Any ideas ?

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