Gemini Customs Ruger SP101 3" *pics*

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Gemini Customs Ruger SP101 3"

Just got back today. Grabbed the grips off eBay. They look great! Gun looks great!
I am not a photographer.






EDIT: better trigger guard pics

 

[win1894s]

Nice i like it!

 

[Kevin]

It looks good. What did they do to the gun? I see you didn't have it ported. I'm glad. I don't really like their ports. It makes the gun look just a little too over the top.

Anything on the inside?

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

It looks good. What did they do to the gun? I see you didn't have it ported. I'm glad. I don't really like their ports. It makes the gun look just a little too over the top.
Anything on the inside?

I'm not big on porting either. I'm sure it has its use, but I want everything coming out the end of the barrel. This is a "just 4 fun gun". Sadly it will probably spend a lot of time in the safe. It's the first gun I've ever sent to a custom shop, and I'm really scared it won't be the last. When I have a few spare dollars, I'm going to send my GP100 their way. My nightstand gun should look pretty too, right?

https://www.geminicustoms.com/ruger-revolvers/

I had their SP101 package done, minus the porting ($460 - $100 w/ NO porting).
Hybra-Port™ porting
Complete action tuning (9, 10, 11# DAO)
Recrown muzzle
Chamfer cylinder throats
Recontour and mirror polish trigger
Bob/remove hammer cockspur & mirror polish hammer (DAO)
Smooth & dehorn for carry
Eliminate cylinder endshake
Replace springs as needed
Polish plungers and pins
Electro chemical etch Gemini Customs logo
Test Fire for Function
#170-325 Superfine matte glass bead blast entire revolver
Does not include return shipping costs
Subtract $100 if you delete or do not want Hybra-Port porting
Added:
Skeletonize trigger guard, $90 (so cool, and so worth it!)
Throat Barrel @ 5 degrees, $25
Finish ream and hone cylinder chambers .357 mag, .38 spl. 9x19mm, $30

Grips: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181348819839?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I'm really happy with it! Once double-checked to be clear of ammo, I'm sure I will play with it all night watching TV. Can't put it down!
I'm sure it's far from the most extreme gun Gemini has done, but I just wanted a perfect little revolver. I think I have one now!

 

[Curley Fryes]

Nice looking gun!!!

 

[traderdell]

That is one special gun!

 

[Jim Puke]

NICE!

 

[deserttrans]

That is very nice!!

 

[NorEaster]

SWEEEEEEEEET! I like it!

 

[WendyZXZ]

That is a great looking pistol!

 

[Jimbo357mag]

WOW, that is nice. Now I want to have mine done just like it. I already got the Meprolight front sight.

 

[ProfessorWes]

Shiny! :mrgreen:

 

[Kevin]

Thanks for the info. It is indeed nice. Post some pics of your GP 100 when you have it done.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Feeding her a balanced diet.

 

[Joe S.]

that looks awesome! but you are missing a round in that speed strip.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Nice job!

Joe S. , You can shoot fast with that air cooled trigger so it gives more time to reload a five shooter.

 

[Bob R]

Very Nice

Does Gemini Customs install Shims on the Hammer Dog, Hammer, and Trigger as part of the Trigger Job??

I missed the Trigger Guard on my first look. That is slick.

Gemini may have to do the Hammer DeHorning differently in the future. My December 2013 production SP101 has a redesigned Hammer in it. Lighter weight also.

Is that the Night Sight version of the Little Wonder front sight? I did not see any information about the front sight in your post.

I have the RED Fiber Optic version on my 2 Inch and the GREEN on my 3 Inch.

Again a very nice carry piece.

Bob

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

that looks awesome! but you are missing a round in that speed strip.

Not according to this guy :mrgreen: .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMAXlT3ZLzs

Very Nice
Does Gemini Customs install Shims on the Hammer Dog, Hammer, and Trigger as part of the Trigger Job??

I missed the Trigger Guard on my first look. That is slick.

Gemini may have to do the Hammer DeHorning differently in the future. My December 2013 production SP101 has a redesigned Hammer in it. Lighter weight also.

Is that the Night Sight version of the Little Wonder front sight? I did not see any information about the front sight in your post.

Again a very nice carry piece.
Bob

I'm guessing Gemini slicks up the existing parts. There were no trigger parts or springs on my bill. Possibly they are included in the "package" though. I already had a 10lb Wolff hammer spring installed (stock is 14lb).

The trigger guard is a must have addition. It's the first thing people comment on when they see the gun. That was an extra $90 for those "holes".

This gun is from early 2013. Bought new locally for $479. I had to have it since I don't see many 3". I see on GunBroker used ones go for more than that!

The front sight is a Meprolight night sight. I had it installed before the gun went to Gemini.

Thanks for the interest guys .
I have really enjoyed fixing up this little revolver.
It looks great in person. Very classy and functional.

 

[Thel]

"It's the first gun I've ever sent to a custom shop, and I'm really scared it won't be the last."

Yes, this is what I found out way back when. Sent a SP101 to Teddy Jacobson, and then, a GP to TJ Custom and now have a Speed Six Alex Hamilton has done. Looking at all those 3" adjustable sighted GP's on the Gemini website has me drooling and dreaming again. I think Gemini claims they can do a tritium front sight on the guns on their website that they fabricate. On the Speed Six I had Alex fabricate a McGivern front sight with gold dot so it allows one to have the gun more the way they want it even if some manufacturers don't offer the desired item such as sights.

 

[Sunset_Va]

Oh, what an awesome Ruger, no mention of the grips, Who Are They?

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Grips: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181348819839?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Bangkok, Thailand special :wink: .

 

[Sunset_Va]

Grips: http://www.ebay.com/itm/181348819839?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Bangkok, Thailand special :wink: .

My apology, some how I missed your statement about them, I must be blind!

That said, I have two sets of grips for my 2 Taurus M327 2" from the same place in Thailand, and they are just great, the best I have found so far.

Just something about the styling of those grips that matches the Ruger lines.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

My apology, some how I missed your statement about them, I must be blind!

That said, I have two sets of grips for my 2 Taurus M327 2" from the same place in Thailand, and they are just great, the best I have found so far.

Just something about the styling of those grips that matches the Ruger lines.

No need to apologize .

I love the style of the grips too. Didn't want "combat" grips.
The wood is proud around the trigger guard though.
The little wings that come forward near the trigger extend too far also.
If I sand them down, I worry about matching the finish.

They are still very comfortable in the hand, and I love the look.
I sent the gun in with a Hogue grip, and when it came back put these grips on the gun.
It really changed the look. I think the color goes great with the matte finish.

The thin at the top, and thicker full square-butt at the bottom, reminds me of older S&W revolver grips.

 

[Joncooper]

Looks good mate...The only thing I would have left alone was the hammer job .

 

[TucsonDirt]

Very nice, I really like the trigger skeletonized trigger guard.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

...The only thing I would have left alone was the hammer job .

You know, I didn't even notice that bobbing the hammer was part of the package. After getting the gun back I really like it now. With the lighter hammer spring, and slicked up action, shooting double action is much better now. It's nice to have the single action option, but honestly I never used it.

And you can laugh, but it looks sweet bobbed!

 

[Wheelyfun44]

I had Marc at Gemini do my SP101 up with the same package, but did not want the skeletonized trigger guard, as I pictured something snagging on it at an inopportune moment.

Gemini also does custom grips now (wicked pricey!) and I had them do me some boot grips in Cocobolo.

Everything about these Gemini SP's is right on!

 

[Sunset_Va]

And they did the bevel on the face of your cylinder too!

Very nice pistol.

 

[DukeMinski]

Front sights...I need HELP ! ! !
I've decided I need new front sights on both my 2" and 3" SP101's.
jjmIII = Ok, Meprolight on your SP101. How do you like it?
Bob_R = What brand of fiber optic front sight do you have on your's?
WheelyFun = What type of sight is that on your's?
Any & All advice/suggestions on front sights for SP101's greatly appreciated!

 

[Wheelyfun44]

The front sight on my Gemini SP is Gemini's own Gold Bead front sight.
Very easy to pick up in low light.....and looks great too!