Key Point: The SP101 has a niche—not the best service weapon or concealed carry choice, but good for home defense, camping, and hunting. In 1988 Sturm Ruger firearms introduced what would become ...

Ruger has introduced the blued Ruger SP101 chambered in .357 Mag. The five-round, small-frame, blued double-action revolver is manufactured from alloy steel, features a 2.25" barrel, integral rear ...

The SP101 occupies a curious place in Ruger’s lineup. It is not a service weapon, lacking the beefiness and extra round necessary for law enforcement work, but the service world is now dominated ...

The compact, all-stainless steel Ruger SP101 is now chambered in .327 Fed. Mag., which approximates the performance of .357 Mag. but allows an increase in capacity to six rounds. This model ...