New SP101

[SweetWilliam]

Thinking bout pulling the trigger on a new SP101 2 1/2 357mag today. I've wanted one for a long time.
Yesterday I stopped at to gun shops the 1st one had the gun for $532.00 out the door price. The 2nd one didn't have one, he said they're in high demand & he's had one on backorder for some time.
Theirs all so a gun show this weekend.
My questions are;
1) Is $532 a good price?
2) Are they in high demand & hard to find?
3) Should I wait till this weekend & try to find a decent used one? And what's the going price on a used gun?

If they are scarce I'd hate to goto the gun show & come home empty handed. Then have the new one sold.

 

[Nowata]

My LGS has been looking for over a month for a 4.2" barrel for me, no go, not yet!

 

[berettapistols]

Just about every gunshow I go too has a 2 1/4" 357 SP101 for $400-$450..
Ohio has some pretty good shows, You should be able to find yourself one IMO.

 

[wolfee]

I have a "stock watch" in with Davidsons for a sp101 2.25 38. Earlier this week I got notified that they received a shipment, but it came with a disclaimer that demand is so heavy the shipment did not cover existing backorders. I'm hoping a Romney win will slow down the "Obama effect" and get some guns to end up on dealers shelves long enough to buy one!

 

[deac45]

I picked up a used 3" 38Spcl at a gun show back in February for 425. First one of those I had seen in a long time.

Deac45

 

[StanMemTn]

I recently picked up a three year old 2 1/4" .357 Mag Sp101 with seemingly little wear for $375 on consignment at a local gun store.

I was pleased.

-Stephen

 

[Three50seven]

I was at a big show this last weekend and in the market for an SP101. I saw three, all used. a 2.5" for $455, a 3" for $525, and another 3" for $550. I bought the first 3" for $500 out the door. It's a 2010 model that is practically brand new except no box or papers. I'm happy and anxiously awaiting my Simply Rugged holster!

 

[mhuxtable]

I feel like I got my 2" SP101 for under $500.

 

[22/45 Fan]

My LGS has been looking for over a month for a 4.2" barrel for me, no go, not yet!

My favorite LGS had several of them in stock last May when I bought mine. I have no idea if they are still available.

 

[eagle45]

Just checked two LGS online - one had them for $519 and the other $549. I bought mine about 4 years ago for $490.

 

[louiethelump]

I have a 2 1/4" DA only 357 with Eagle boot grips on it you can have for $400 plus $20 shipping; or to put it another way $420 shipped to your FFL. No box or papers but it is a solid gun. The front sight could stand to be replaced as it is a bit shiny but not broken or anything, just shiny from the holster.

Louie

 

[SweetWilliam]

Louie that seems like a decent deal but I'm a hammer man. Probably gonna get the gun new from my dealer. Thanks

 

[SweetWilliam]

Went & bought the new SP101 today. Won't be able to shoot it till Sunday.
Thinking about getting a Galco Scout holster for it. Any opinions?

 

[41manor44]

That price doesn't sound to bad to me. Locally they are running about $525-545 plus almost 8% tax. 2 weeks ago I picked up a 3" in 357 used for $385. It was test fired in Aug or Sep 09 and hadn't been shoot very much. From the looks of the cylinder the previous owner I think only fired 38s. There was still a carbon ring where it hadn't been cleaned that well. Had it out yesterday and.....it's a keeper!

 

[6gun]

Thinking bout pulling the trigger on a new SP101 2 1/2 357mag today. I've wanted one for a long time.
Yesterday I stopped at to gun shops the 1st one had the gun for $532.00 out the door price. The 2nd one didn't have one, he said they're in high demand & he's had one on backorder for some time.
Theirs all so a gun show this weekend.
My questions are;
1) Is $532 a good price?
2) Are they in high demand & hard to find?
3) Should I wait till this weekend & try to find a decent used one? And what's the going price on a used gun?

If they are scarce I'd hate to goto the gun show & come home empty handed. Then have the new one sold.

Thats a fair price thats what they go for give or take a few bucks for a new one, the only way you will find a better price is to go used, for what little you would save your better off with the new gun.

 

[rdf009]

A year or so ago I bought three or four .357 models (2 1/4" and 3 1/16") for under $400. Haven't seen any selling for that price in a while, though. If I did I would buy them.