barronbw
Bearcat
Just got my new sp101 DAO for my 21st today!!! I am trying to figure out if I want to put new wood grips on it, or possibly just inserts. Anyone have advice for me???
SP101 grips???
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recumbent
Buckeye
Have you shot it very much?
The factory grips are pretty nice. I like mine with the factory grips.
When i replace the grips I will go with the Crimson Trace laser grip since i can't see iron sights very well anymore...........
The factory grips are pretty nice. I like mine with the factory grips.
When i replace the grips I will go with the Crimson Trace laser grip since i can't see iron sights very well anymore...........
StonewallRuger
Single-Sixer
Here's my suggestion: if you want concealablity, get the Badger boot grips. I got some in walnut, and they look great.
Check out the first picture in this thread. Looks just like mine but I haven't had my gun polished yet. http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=95158&highlight=
I will say, you can feel the recoil, but you should be able to handle it. I'm 21, too, and I have no problems with it.
Check out the first picture in this thread. Looks just like mine but I haven't had my gun polished yet. http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=95158&highlight=
I will say, you can feel the recoil, but you should be able to handle it. I'm 21, too, and I have no problems with it.
berettapistols
Blackhawk
Out of these three SP101s the Hogue Rubber were the most comfortable to shoot & cost the least..
There's a thread at the other Ruger Forum were a guy sells the inserts in various woods.. Look here..
http://rugerforum.net/parts-accessories/26863-sp101-gp100-compact-grip-panels.html
There are several different other manufacturer's making SP101 grips such as Eagle, Trausch, NOS Uncle Mikes, Hogue, Badger & also Gemini Customs has some super sweet custom grips too..
http://www.geminicustoms.com/Grips/Grips.html
There's a thread at the other Ruger Forum were a guy sells the inserts in various woods.. Look here..
http://rugerforum.net/parts-accessories/26863-sp101-gp100-compact-grip-panels.html
There are several different other manufacturer's making SP101 grips such as Eagle, Trausch, NOS Uncle Mikes, Hogue, Badger & also Gemini Customs has some super sweet custom grips too..
http://www.geminicustoms.com/Grips/Grips.html
Purple Sage
Bearcat
I have Hogue rubber grips on both of my SP101's. They keep my middle finger from banging up against the back of the trigger guard.
BlkHawk73 said:
Me too. But I would add this ~ if you're going to conceal carry the gun, my experience is that factory grips are best ~ if you're gonna plink with it at the range and use full house .357 loads, try Trausch grips.
One more vote here for the factory grips. Why not check out different inserts if you want something different.
cwegga
Bearcat
I've tried most of the options out there. For concealing go with the Badgers or the Eagles for open carry or shooting for entertainment go with the Trausch. They are far and away the most comfortable.
Geezer
Single-Sixer
Hey, I recognize that SP101!
I like the Badgers and I also have another SP101 and it wears a set of Uncle Mike's boot grips. In my opinion, the Uncle Mike's were the best grips made for the SP, compact and easy to conceal and the rubber isn't tacky like the Hogues so they won't stick to your clothes.
I like the Badgers and I also have another SP101 and it wears a set of Uncle Mike's boot grips. In my opinion, the Uncle Mike's were the best grips made for the SP, compact and easy to conceal and the rubber isn't tacky like the Hogues so they won't stick to your clothes.
Swampbilly
Single-Sixer
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I'll add my vote to the factory grips as well. I consider one of the attractions of the SP101, specifically the snub-nose version, to be it's smaller frame size and carry ability. Unless you just want to change the grip inserts, most of the other complete grip changes I see made just increase the profile size of the gun. I sometimes consider changing my grip inserts, but have so far remained with the factory grips.
One of the first modifications you may want to consider is smoothing off the sharp edges on that trigger and trigger guard. Especially on the trigger, it can cut into your finger a bit.
One of the first modifications you may want to consider is smoothing off the sharp edges on that trigger and trigger guard. Especially on the trigger, it can cut into your finger a bit.
FergusonTO35
Hunter
When I had my SP101 I found the Hogues were best for range use and/or shooting full house loads. Pachmayr Compacs offered a good compromise between comfort and concealability. The factory grips were pretty much useless to me because they positioned my middle knuckle in the perfect spot for a trigger guard beating.
cwegga
Bearcat
FergusonTO35 said:
^^^ This! :x
berettapistols
Blackhawk
The factory grips though small enough for concealed carry does give the middle finger against the trigger guard a good beating..
You'd think they'd come out with a grip shaped like the Hogue LCRs.. In fact I'd bet with some fitting they could be made to work, might have to drill & tap a screw hole in the bottom of the grip tang.. Hmmmm??? HaHa!! I Wonder??
You'd think they'd come out with a grip shaped like the Hogue LCRs.. In fact I'd bet with some fitting they could be made to work, might have to drill & tap a screw hole in the bottom of the grip tang.. Hmmmm??? HaHa!! I Wonder??
