There were two guns I have wanted for a long time, a SP101 and a SR45. I have owned many guns over the years and shoot them a lot. I found a SP101 in .357mag for $365. The guy said he bought it in 2009 and shot it around 50 times. The gun is in fantastic shape, original box, manual and lock. I was the happiest guy in the world. Took it to the range and fired 50 38spl Remington 130 gr thru it, plus 50 rounds of a handload .357 mag loaded to 38spl +p power. The gun handle the rounds and hardly kicked. It is the 2 1/2' barrel version. Still the happiest guy in the world. Then.... I purchased some Federal 158gr JHP .357 magnums and went to the range a second time with this gun. The best I could do is three rounds before the cylinder would lock up. I mean I couldn't pull the trigger or thumb back the hammer. I had to open up the cylinder eject the rounds and reload it back up. It happened everytime, it would fire two or three then lock up. I have shot .357mag, 44 mag and tons of revolvers, but never had this happen. I a left handed so I wasn't hitting the cylinder release during recoil. Frustrating as hell. Took the gun apart, no dirt, no metal shavings, springs look new, no burrs or anything obvious that looked broken. Reassembled it and dry fired it, it is smooth as silk. Took it to the range a third time and loaded it with magnums and it locked up after two or three rounds. This gun is pure junk. Any suggestions?
I also bought a SR45 and had to send it to Ruger a month ago. I will post about it in the semi forum.
I also bought a SR45 and had to send it to Ruger a month ago. I will post about it in the semi forum.