Knuckle taking a beating on SP101

[Ferdinand]

I've been spending more time shooting my SP101 3" .357 lately. This morning I put a box of full power .357 Mag through it, instead of my usual .38 WC. The second knuckle on my middle finger is being impacted by the trigger guard under recoil. It hurts after a few dozen rounds. I was using the factory grip, BTW. Anyone else have the same issue? Any way to address without wearing gloves? Thanks in advance.

 

[Jeepnik]

I've been spending more time shooting my SP101 3" .357 lately. This morning I put a box of full power .357 Mag through it, instead of my usual .38 WC. The second knuckle on my middle finger is being impacted by the trigger guard under recoil. It hurts after a few dozen rounds. I was using the factory grip, BTW. Anyone else have the same issue? Any way to address without wearing gloves? Thanks in advance.

Not sure if they make them for Rugers but a Tyler T grip was designed for just such an situation. I use them on my heavy recoiling S&W's Makes a world of difference.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

I have four SP101's , two .357's one .38 and a .22 . Mine all have the Hogue Monogrip on them. The Hogue grip fills the gap behind the trigger guard with grip material,rubber or wood depending on the one you buy. The Tyler T won't work on the SP, GP or Super RedHawk as they have the spud type frame.

 

[6gun]

Yup put a Hogue monogrip on your SP101 it will solve that problem with that space behind the trigger guard.

http://shopruger.com/SP101-Rubber-Monogrip/productinfo/84138/

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I have four SP101's , two .357's one .38 and a .22 . Mine all have the Hogue Monogrip on them. The Hogue grip fills the gap behind the trigger guard with grip material,rubber or wood depending on the one you buy. The Tyler T won't work on the SP, GP or Super RedHawk as they have the spud type frame.

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Some of mine have the Hogues Mono's and some have Trausch. Hogues make it feel like a completely different angle on the grip to get your knuckle farther back. Trausch (very hard to find) fill in more so the trigger guard can't whack you. Hogues obviously easier to find but just as effective. Good luck

 

[eveled]

Crimson Trace laser grips will fill in that spot too, and place your middle finger under the trigger guard. A more expensive option, but also gives the benefit of the laser.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Mine all have the Hogue Monogrip on them. The Hogue grip fills the gap behind the trigger guard with grip material,rubber or wood depending on the one you buy.

...plus it gives your pinky a place to go.

 

[mohavesam]

Not all hands fit all guns. Modify!

 

[whichwatch]

Not all hands fit all guns. Modify!

Modify his hand or the gun? :?

 

[Pete]

Wrap your sore knuckle with a thick bandaid.

 

[RonSwanson]

My Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 ACP left my middle finger very sore after it's first trip to the range. I have installed a T-grip on it. Tyler lists it's number eight size grip for Redhawks with standard grips but I ordered one on a gamble that the round grip front strap would be at or near the same profile as the standard grip and it worked nicely.

The only other Rugers that Tyler says their grip will fit is the Security Six, Speed Six, and Police Service Six.

 

[brushunter]

Uhh , not sure why you want to shoot " full power" .357s through a SP. I realize its your gun and you certainly have the right to do what you want. Personally , my GPs handle the heavy .357 loads. I can't be sure , but I'm thinking the SP was designed for more of a self defense type weapon ( like a J frame ? ) , better suited for a .38 +P type load. I shoot .357s loaded down to a +P or maybe a ++P load. They're very accurate and handle nicely. A full house .357 is pretty tough to keep on your target for that ( probably necessary ) follow up shot. And yes , I do occasionally shoot heavy loads through my SP ....just for grins ...but my practice consists of the load I regularly use for defense. No offense intended .

regards , brushunter

 

[jstanfield103]

I agree with mohavesam modify the grip to fit you're hand. Hogue would be the best way to go probably but it will also make the grip larger. I have smaller hands and have no problems with my knuckles on my SP101 shooting the 357 and accuracy is not a problem with them. I don't shoot 357 all day long with it but that is what I keep in it so I do shoot them with it.

 

[Seven High]

Pachmayr is coming out with the Diamond Pro grip for the SP101. Take a look at their website, It should fix your problem. $24.95 plus shipping.

 

[WAYNO]

Before you resort to doo-dads...How 'bout not trying to squeeze three fingers on a two-fingered grip?

This is a itty-bitty concealment gun. Ifns ya really need a bigger grip, maybe ya just don't want a concealment gun, and ya might be better off with a full size revolver. There are no free rides. A big, comfortable revolver that's more difficult to carry, or a concealment piece that ya might just have to learn how to grip differently.

The last ring I bought was a size 13, so my fingers are not small. Before I realized how large my fingers were, I took some serious knuckle bruising from many different revolvers. I've learned to put only two fingers even a Blackhawk grip. My pinky curls up under the grip, and I no longer bust my knuckles.

WAYNO.

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

Even on hard kicking Bisly gripped revolvers my little finger goes under the grip.

 

[Kyhunt]

Your issue is exactly why I put Hogue on mine several years ago. After two range trips with a bloody knuckle I figured it was time to try something else. I first went with rubber Hogues and then later switched to wood Hogues for when I ccw it.

 

[Fackler Rebel]

Uhh , not sure why you want to shoot " full power" .357s through a SP. I realize its your gun and you certainly have the right to do what you want. Personally , my GPs handle the heavy .357 loads. I can't be sure , but I'm thinking the SP was designed for more of a self defense type weapon ( like a J frame ? ) , better suited for a .38 +P type load. I shoot .357s loaded down to a +P or maybe a ++P load. They're very accurate and handle nicely. A full house .357 is pretty tough to keep on your target for that ( probably necessary ) follow up shot. And yes , I do occasionally shoot heavy loads through my SP ....just for grins ...but my practice consists of the load I regularly use for defense. No offense intended .

regards , brushunter

I agree, IMHO, I have a SP101 in .22LR that I bought 23 years ago, and recently picked up a Ruger GP100 with the 4 inch tube. I know after research that the GP100 is made to take the abuse magnum rounds produce. I will downgrade to 38+P round with hollow points if available. I could not imagine shooting .357 in a SP101 with a 2"barrel. Guess I'm getting weak in my old age.

 

[Kyhunt]

The sp101 handles 357mag loads fine. With the Hogue grips on it the guard doesn't rub the knuckle. Why would someone want to shot 357,as out of the sp101? Maybe they like a small 357mag revolver. I own both a gp100 5 inch and a 3 inch sp101. While gp100 tames the 357 mag rounds the sp101 handles them fine is a smaller package. I wont lie as I would love to also get y ands on a 3 inch gp100. :mrgreen:

 

[SAWBONES]

I have three SP101s.

Firing 125gr and 158gr .357 Magnum loads do tend to whack the middle finger!
My favorite CCW SP101 shoots right to POA with 158gr Buffalo Bore .357 Magnum, so that's what it's loaded with.

I've found I like the stock grips best, after having tried nearly all of the alternative aftermarket grip options, so I just used a Dremel tool, first with a stone bit, then a Craytex bit, to smooth and blunt the triggerguard edges.
Works fine.

 

[Laserbait]

I had the same knuckle busting issue with my SP101 Wiley Clapp edition. I put the Hogue grip on, and couldn't be happier. The grip is designed to be changed easily, and the Hogue grip is only $25. So even if it doesn't work great for you, you're not out a bunch of money, time or effort.

I just don't understand why people suggest shooting 38 Special instead. I bought a 357 Mag to shoot 357 Mag, not 38 Special. If I wanted to shoot 38 Special, I would have just bought a 38 Special revolver. :lol: