Ruger SP101 Revolver 357 Magnum 2.25" Barrel 5 Shot Black Rubber Grip With Wood Insert Blued Finish
The Ruger SP101 revolver features a smaller Ruger cushioned grip system with no exposed metal at the back strap for shooter comfort. The patented triple locking cylinder mechanism securely locks the cylinder into the frame at the front, rear, and bottom. This model has a 2.25" blued barrel, fame, and cylinder. It also has a black rubber grip with a wood insert and black ramp front sight.
Brand Ruger
Category Revolvers
Caliber 357 Magnum
Model SP101
Type Revolver
Action Single / Double
Sights Black Ramp Front
Capacity 5
Cylinder Finish Blued
Frame Description Blued Steel Alloy
Grips Black Rubber w / Wood Insert
Hammer Style Exposed
Oal 7.2"
Weight 26 oz
Barrel Finish Blued
Barrel Length 2.25"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first "magnum" handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world's most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
