SP101 .22LR

[Palu]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=600745

:shock:

I'm getting one, if it comes out. Just rumors now, though.

 

[stantheman86]

What does the High Road thread say, that someone saw a new production .22 LR SP101?

I would love to find out this is true, so that used ones don't command $800 price tags anymore.......

 

[Palu]

Just saw this thread, too...

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=117838&sid=eeef29c10cd1a5d9bc5b5f5d26567e92

 

[sd550]

Saw an article in the Aug. issue of Guns & Ammo about the new SP101 in .22lr. It is 8-shot with a 4.3" half lug barrel with fully adj. sights with the front being a green fiber bead. It has a MSRP of $645. Great looking little gun.

 

[stantheman86]

Makes sense, with the Single 10 coming out, the new .22 SP101 was sure to follow.

I would like to have seen the "traditional" .22 SP101 come back, but I'll take an 8-shot. I would probably install a standard front sight in it.

 

[Anonymous]

Finally, though I already gave up and got my Bearcats. I imagine the Bearcats would still be #1 for me, as I don't like the SP's grip setup.

By the time I could afford this new SP-101, used ones will be very common, anyway........

 

[gregs45auto]

I enjoy my 22 SP101, and recoil is nothing! best, greg

 

[David-R]

Ruger posted this on Facebook

Just to clear things up....
by Ruger on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 3:57pm

An article on a Ruger SP101 in .22 LR was recently published in the August issue of Guns & Ammo Magazine, which just hit newsstands. This article was inadvertently run, as Ruger is not producing a SP101 in .22 LR at this time. This model is not available for sale and we are sorry that this article gives that impression. Both Ruger and Guns & Ammo Magazine apologize for any confusion.



Be sure to stayed tuned to Ruger.com and our Facebook page for the latest product launch information! When any new product is ready to hit the streets - you'll hear it from us first!



- June 30, 2011

 

[mohavesam]

Ruger will need to go a very, very long way to beat the M63 for a "kit gun".
Light weight, good trigger, great sights, etc.

The SP101 HL may come close (with decent wood grips), but the weight may be "all-day carry" prohibitive?

I'd like the option, in any case!

 

[reakin]

Is this like how Ruger hushed the early rumors of the SR40c a month or two ago when someone let that cat out of the bag too soon?? I hope so, Ruger is really missing the boat here.

reakin

 

[stantheman86]

The key word is "not producing the .22 SP101 at this time"........at this time means they could start releasing them in 3 or 4 months, but just "not at this time".

 

[luvmyruger]

Boy, I read the G&A article before I saw this, and immediately decided I HAD to have one.................

Now, looks like I have to wait.......

With that article, I am sure they will make them. My guess is that they didnt have it in full production yet in quantities to meet initial demand.

 

[Fishman777]

Ruger just released the Single-10. Does it make sense to release a single action .22lr and then release the sp101 a few weeks later.

No...

I would have probably bought the Single-10, but now I probably will hold out and get the SP101, instead. I'm sure that a lot of folks will do the same thing.

G&A screwed up. If I were Ruger, I'd threaten to pull my advertising from that publication unless they gave me a helluva sweet deal. I'd at least want the SP101 release to be a cover story when they finally launch it.

I acutally would like to get both formerly mentioned guns, but I probably will just stick with one in the short term. It'll be the SP101, unless G&A screws up again and releases an article about a 10 shot GP100 with a 5" half lug barrel.

 

[Gumby]

The key word is "not producing the .22 SP101 at this time"........at this time means they could start releasing them in 3 or 4 months, but just "not at this time".

Well said! Does Ruger expect us to believe they built just one?

stantheman said:
I would like to have seen the "traditional" .22 SP101 come back, but I'll take an 8-shot. I would probably install a standard front sight in it.

I think the article in G&A said that a gun with standard sights will also be offered.

Gumby

 

[reakin]

Does anyone have a copy of the article from G&A they could scan and email me?

reakin

 

[rdf009]

Seems that Ruger has ammended their Facebook post. Here's what they say now:
"Guns & Ammo accidentally "jumped the gun" and released this story prematurely; we hope to begin shipping this model by August 1, but we'll keep you posted!"

August 1st? So now they ARE planning on making it?

 

[mjh]

Ausgust 1st or there abouts will be just fine, money is set aside, and we're ready to buy!!!

 

[Palu]

Oh, nice! Ok, I can definitely wait a month.

 

[Anonymous]

Other companies have to get up to speed on this. There is no good holster for this SP, and no speedloaders.

 

[SamV]

Pictures? Although I have a nice used S and W model 17, I would not mind another .22 DA.

 

[Glupy]

Confirmed!!!

The August issue of Guns & Ammo has the gun, a test and a $645 retail price. It appears to be an 8-shot with a 4.3 in barrel.

Dave

 

[tulsamal]

I thought the 8 shots in the cylinder looked very nice. Just looked exactly size appropriate.

Gregg

 

[Palu]

Thanks for posting that, tulsamal. Everything looks right on that gun. I wonder if those wood inserts would fit my current SP. Looks better than the cheesy plastic.

 

[RonS]

I bet they could sell a couple trees worth of just the grip panels.

 

[Anonymous]

Check out the serial, -01054. It's not in production, huh? Nice that they went with the totally adjustable rear, instead of the windage only like on the .327.

Looks okay except for the totally cheesy peg mount grip design. Why, oh why couldn't they make it with traditional grips????? They changed the frame for the rear sight, they could have done the grip, too.

Who needs a recoil absorbing grip on a .22 anyway?????

Imagine it with Speed-Six grips. Then, and only then would I buy one. And I'd have to put a regular blade on the front.

That could have been my favorite Ruger. Looks like my Bearcats will stay my favorite, and they only made it with EWK's ejector rod housing.

 

[Palu]

You know you're allowed to change out grips and sights, right? I agree that something like the Hogue wood grips would make it look better. The stock one still isnt bad at all. Doesn't bother me one bit.

 

[Anonymous]

You know you're allowed to change out grips and sights, right? I agree that something like the Hogue wood grips would make it look better. The stock one still isnt bad at all. Doesn't bother me one bit.

Nothing will make that peg take two Speed-Six style grip panels with a screw between them.

Other SP models had a roll pin holding the front sight. This Hi-Viz is in a dovetail, looks like a GP-100 blade would replace.

 

[tomiswho]

Looks nice but I'll keep my S&W mod 34 thank you.

 

[Flash]

I agree, it does look nice. I'm sure other sight options will come along eventually. I heard about this from a good source back in late winter and I have to say it's on my bucket list. I never did like the first run of the 22 SP's and sadly, I believe their value will be down to the level of all the other models.

 

[gstan1919]

Ruger posted this on Facebook

Just to clear things up....
by Ruger on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 3:57pm

An article on a Ruger SP101 in .22 LR was recently published in the August issue of Guns & Ammo Magazine, which just hit newsstands. This article was inadvertently run, as Ruger is not producing a SP101 in .22 LR at this time. This model is not available for sale and we are sorry that this article gives that impression. Both Ruger and Guns & Ammo Magazine apologize for any confusion.



Be sure to stayed tuned to Ruger.com and our Facebook page for the latest product launch information! When any new product is ready to hit the streets - you'll hear it from us first!



- June 30, 2011

I was planning this to be my next purchase after reading about it in G&A. I guess not yet.