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Thread: If you had to pick one Ruger,and pass on the other two, which one?

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    The one in the middle, no contest.

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    Redhawk. Nothing like a Dirty Harry caliber gun in hand!

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    If I had to pick one of the three Rugers, it would be the three inch SP-101. I'm not very interested in a 44 Magnum (I like the 45 Colt better) and I have an S&W 686 that I prefer to the GP-100. The SP-101 would make an excellent small framed revolver for my purposes
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    An SP101, good basic revolver.

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    Having carried a Security Six for many, many years--when the GP-100 was also available--that was, and remains my choice when I carry a wheelgun. That said, I do own a nice GP and it is a wonderfully good shooter. And a heavy one. There is also a 4" SP-101 in the house (the wife's) , and it is a sweetheart.

    I guess owning them all sort of solves the problem. At least until you have to decide which one gets to come along with you.
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    You would be hard pressed to find a more versatile chambering than the .44 magnum.







    From low recoil full wadcutter loads for paper punching (or even personal defense) to heavy 320-340 hard cast SWCs for elk, dinosaurs, Mack trucks, the .44 with proper load selection can do it.

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    For hunting: Redhawk

    For fun: GP-100 or SP-101

    To potentially use for SD: GP-100 or SP-101

    To potentially use for SD from your belt or stash in a vehicle: SP-101

    I'd take the SP-101. You easily install $15 worth of two springs to improve the trigger. I prefer the fixed rear sight, narrowness, and lighter weight of the Sp101. Even with it's lighter weight it's still about 27 oz and soaks up recoil to make .38 practice very pleasant. It will handle faster than the other two as well.

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    Makes me think about the 10-22 as a small game harvesting go to. I can shoot a lot more critters for food with that, plus, pop in that BX25 mag and you've got a lot of getaway / suppression firepower. Plus, I've got a lot of memories with that gun.

    I'd pass along my GP100 to my kids for HD & SD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FirstBsure View Post
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    Redhawk .44 Magnum 4"
    GP100 .357 Magnum MC 4"
    SP 101 .357 Magnum 3"
    Have the GP 100 4", SP101 3" and want the Redhawk 4" while having rented / shot it but refuse to invest in the .44 chamber. The 4" GP100 is the best 'do all' choice. The 3" SP101 would only win if you plan to CCW.

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