SP-101 model 05783A, a 9mm with an Alloy frame?

[Terry T]

I've come across this model number, 05783A on the California approved gun list but cannot find any info on it. Anyone know anything about this?

SP101, 05783A

oag.ca.gov

Terry T

 

[arfmel]

Never heard of it. Would probably buy one if they made them.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

You are assuming the California approved list has the right number. Can you call Ruger and find out who was the last distributor to make a purchase of that model?

 

[hittman]

This one is available there but no "A" shown. No, I haven't heard of the "A" version and if you're a serious collector and chasing numbers …. Good to have them all.

Ruger® SP101® Standard Double-Action Revolver Model 5783

ruger.com

• FinishSatin Stainless
• Available in CA Yes
• Available in MA No
• CatalogKSP-921X
• UPC7-36676-05783-2

 

[rugerguy]

hhmmm, alloy, of what ? stainless steel? or something else "lighter" but then they claim a "stainless finish"......... the LCRs are the lightweights I thought.........

Happy new Year, we made it........

 

[anachronism]

Stainless steels are alloys too.

 

[foolslife]

I have the 5783 but no A. Nowhere on the Ruger website do they show an SP101 with an A at the end of the model number.

 

[dsf]

For CA'a "not unsafe roster" some handguns carry an A - either on the SKU or gun itself. Smith does the same. Whatever the gun is without the A it's likely the same.

But you know, an aluminum SP101 is a pretty good idea.

 

[chet15]

The "A" is probably the abbreviation for "Approved".
I'm surprised Ruger didn't give it a different model number if that is what it is.
I've found that the new California Approved models over the last couple years appear to be identical in every way to a regular production Ruger model, the only difference being the model number.
Chet15