Got my first revolver today!

[tdtd72]

I got my first revolver today. Ruger SP101 .357. I traded 5 of my 7 guns for it plus paid the tax. I went in thinking about getting a .22lr or mag or a .38 Special. I thought about the .22 because ammo is cheap. But I was a little unsure about the relability of the that caliber and the self-defense use. I still have my 2 LCP Maxs with thumb safeties, one for me to carry and one for my wife. She is so pretty!

 

[WendyZXZ]

Looks like a twin to the one I have here, nice little revolvers!

 

[lipofsky]

I have one of these and it is my regular carry gun with a couple of speed loaders.
and it shoot great even with full house .357's
lots of folks replace the grips but mine is stock

 

[edm1]

I gotta ask…. You traded 5 guns for the Ruger?

 

[ArizonaTea123]

What five guns did you trade? We are all curious

 

[contender]

I agree,, what 5 guns did you trade off???
Cap guns?
Pop guns?
Broken guns?

 

[tdtd72]

1. When I said she is pretty, I meant this gun. But my wife is not bad either haha.
2. I traded in:
1 Ruger Security 380 TALO
3 LCP Max w/o thumb safties
1 LCP

 

[Captain Slapnuts]

Nice gun! The 101's are a pretty sturdy, working gun option. What was the cost on it? I have a couple, but they all came used.

 

[Captain Slapnuts]

I have one of these and it is my regular carry gun with a couple of speed loaders.
and it shoot great even with full house .357's
lots of folks replace the grips but mine is stock

I have a speed loader for mine too, in 357. How does yours work? On mine, it's a little hard to get the rounds into the chamber straight enough to drop them, because the loader hits the grips. Not entirely sure they're factory grips. (wood)

 

[trapperon]

Plastic for steel!! Good trade!!
Ron

 

[Fox Mike]

Great little revolver. Felt recoil is a bit 'interesting' in 357 but manageable.

 

[contender]

Well, it's just MY opinion,, and I know that's not worth much. But I feel you "over traded" to get the SP-101. I see over $1000 in trade value,, while a SP-101 can easily be had for a lot less.

I truly hope you are happy with your trade,, but I feel the shop took a huge advantage of you desire to own the SP.

Especially since they made you pay the tax on top of the trade.

 

[tdtd72]

Nice gun! The 101's are a pretty sturdy, working gun option. What was the cost on it? I have a couple, but they all came used.

$669 at my local gun store. But they lowered it down to $665 so it would be an even trade with my guns. Then I paid for the tax.

 

[tdtd72]

Well, it's just MY opinion,, and I know that's not worth much. But I feel you "over traded" to get the SP-101. I see over $1000 in trade value,, while a SP-101 can easily be had for a lot less.

I truly hope you are happy with your trade,, but I feel the shop took a huge advantage of you desire to own the SP.

Especially since they made you pay the tax on top of the trade.

There are a lot of used guns in my area. I am okay. Might have been a little low, but I am still happy with the result.

 

[rammerjammer]

SP101 are decent revolvers but the store got may more $ value in that trade.

 

[codebreaker]

On the other hand, you got rid of some LCPs so that's a win.

 

[tdtd72]

SP101 are decent revolvers but the store got may more $ value in that trade.

It is fine. I got what I wanted out of it.

 

[wproct]

I'm not going to criticize your trading 5 for 1. I have done similar things in the past myself. On any trade, when both parties walk away happy that's fine. Getting past that, I think you are going to be very happy with your sp101. You will appreciate the design, rugged, nice looking, and dependable. I look forward to your comments after shooting your sp101.

 

[LDB]

All that matters is you are satisfied. And we are now warned not to deal with your LGS. I have the cousin to that, 3" SS .327 Fed Mag SP101. VERY happy with the decision. You may want to consider a Hogue grip for it at some point.

 

[tdtd72]

Last night, I put this on layway at Bud's Gun Shop. I want to use this as a conceal carry gun. I use one of the LCP Max with ts. Here is a pic of the Ruger LCR Fiber Optic 38 Special +P Revolver

 

[Richbaker]

Why'd you pay tax, no cash was exchanged. Trade in a car, you don't pay tax on the trade in....

 

[tdtd72]

Why'd you pay tax, no cash was exchanged. Trade in a car, you don't pay tax on the trade in....

Eh, I guess.

 

[peachhead]

A good trade is when everybody's happy.
Nice SP!

 

[tdtd72]

I'm not going to criticize your trading 5 for 1. I have done similar things in the past myself. On any trade, when both parties walk away happy that's fine. Getting past that, I think you are going to be very happy with your sp101. You will appreciate the design, rugged, nice looking, and dependable. I look forward to your comments after shooting your sp101.

Sorry, just seen your comment. Thank you for your comment. I would preferred to have sold them online like I have in the past, but my wife does not like me doing it for safety purposes. I would have got more. But it was a quick way to get what I wanted.

 

[tdtd72]

A good trade is when everybody's happy.
Nice SP!

Thank you!

 

[sharpblade7777]

Being an old man like I think a lot of these folks are, I'm sure we have most all made trades like that in our lives. Like when you want something really bad. But you did get a very nice revolver. The sp101 is hard to beat. You only have to make you happy.

 

[tdtd72]

Being an old man like I think a lot of these folks are, I'm sure we have most all made trades like that in our lives. Like when you want something really bad. But you did get a very nice revolver. The sp101 is hard to beat. You only have to make you happy.View attachment 87199

Thank you, and very nice!

 

[sharpblade7777]

Last night, I put this on layway at Bud's Gun Shop. I want to use this as a conceal carry gun. I use one of the LCP Max with ts. Here is a pic of the Ruger LCR Fiber Optic 38 Special +P RevolverView attachment 87192

I believe you will also like the LCR

 

[gunzo]

Would like to trade guns with you one day.


Sorry, couldn't help it. Enjoy yer new gun! I have one & like it.

 

[arcticruger]

Congrats man, that’s a sweet pistol!