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I'm all for some custom work by good gunsmiths but with Ruger's you can do a lot to improve them yourself... Springs for RUGER SP-101 Revolvers Use the right lubricant's and you'll be amazed by what 30 minutes worth of work can do for your SP 101, go to Utube and you'll find video's on how to break down your Ruger, it's really easier to do than a S&W or Colt.

Stainless steel revolvers tend to take a little longer to smooth out than carbon steel counterparts. The SP 101 and GP 100 benefit from a complete tear down, cleaning and lube before you first shoot them and whenever they’ve sat up for a while. You’ve experienced several things with your SP 101; none are uncommon all boiling down to the fact your revolver is finally broken in. Clean it, lube it and shoot it a lot, if you can put aside a little money then save up and buy a GP 100 3” FS revolver, that’s what’s on my short list.

When I'm ready for a new Glock it will be a Gen-4 G-17 or G-19, the Gen 4 G-27 I shoot has worked great.

I enjoy these type of qusetion's, they make you think about the merit's and worth's of gun trade's w/o spending your own money. Even better some of the comment's are gem's, lot's of different opinion's make for some good reading and fun.

While I'm not a Kimber fan I'll point out your pistol is worth a bit more than you'd be getting out of the trade you mentioned. I'd press for some ammunition, leather good's or some money. But FWIW the G-34 would sure be nice to own, they're great pistol's, hope you make a good trade.

Great! You've traded into a keeper that will be a lot of fun and give you great pride in ownership. If you've ever done any leather crafting then google Zach White Leather, they have some really nice pre-cut holster kit's at a fair price, well worth it for a winter project. Also, lot's of folk's have holster's they don't use any longer, put the word out and check add's and yard sales, well worth the effort.

Nicest of the P-220 Model's, I've got the same and much prefer it to the newer models with the rail on them. The thing to remember with a Sig is once they've been shot enough to break them in good they really smooth up. I have a friend who ran a Wolff Spring kit in his and it was the smoothest DA/SA I've ever seen.

Around $300.00 for a blued steel $350-$360. for a stainless would be very good. Most of us would prefer to pay a little less but these revolvers can go for a tad bit more. Don't be in a hurry because enough of these are out there to find if you look. Beside's there's also the GP100 3" fixed sight and the SP101, lot's of options. I'm a S&W man through and through but have a soft spot for Ruger revolver's. Good luck to you!

Very nice looking pistol, good finish, sight's, long trigger and beavertail. All you need are some extra mag's, ammo to train with and a good defensive pistol class.

Yep, You getting $200.00 extra does make a great deal of difference in the trade and the final choice is your's to make. My only onservation is unless you've shot and carried magnum snubbie's before you might be less than pleased with one as a carry gun. I believe you will love owning the Speed Six but prefer something different to carry.

Your correct in saying your can always replace the SA SD9SC but if your trading it, holster's ammo and $200.00 cash for the Ruger Speed Six then your not getting a fair trade. I'd pass on it for now at that and wait until another time. Now, that said, the Speed Six is a great snub nose revolver that can be one of the smoothest wheel gun's you've ever handled. It is a bit of a handful with full out magnum loads but not bad at all with +P or +p+ 38 Special loads. Unless you've spent a lot of time working with a wheel gun on the range, practicing reloads, etc. or were willing to do so I wouldn't recommend it as a SD/PDW carry handgun. I would however, recommend buying it and shooting it, a lot, because it's such a cool hand gun. As to improving the action, unlike S&W K frames (which I love) the Speed Six can be improved by simply installing a Wolff Spring Kit at home and nothing else. That's what I like about the Speed Six and GP 100.

M&P 15-22 MOE owner here and love mine too, haven't had any problem's with mine and agree the trigger pull is great.

I like the Ruger MII/III Target Pistol's but am more a fan of the Ruger 22/45 HB ADJ/SGT Target. The 22/45 is intended to feel more like a 1911 Gov't Mdl pistol in your hand and it does.

Dry firing with a coin or shell case balanced on the top of your front sight will enable you to develop a smooth, even trigger pull. Your goal is to be able to aip the unloaded pistol at a fixed object in a safe location and not have the coin/case fall off of the front sight when the hammer drops. I wouldn't dry fire a .22 LR w/o an empty case or snap cap in it but I don't have that same concern with centerfire pistols.

Purchase a couple of Wilson or Shooting Star magazines for your pistol along with a case of ammunition and shoot it. Most of your desires for improvement will resolve themselves as your pistol smooth’s out from usage and your experience level increases. Starts using the coin or empty shell casing on the front sight trick to develop your trigger pull. Work on strengthening your wrists and forearms and dry fire your pistol as often as you can. Aside from this just ensure that the pistol is properly cleaned and lubricated.

Only if you have really big pocket's...

Wow! Lots of different opinions here, interesting, so here’s my view: I’ve shot several different 10-22’s and like them but dislike the newer plastic polymer trigger assembly. In wood and metal gun’s I just like metal in the trigger assembly. The 10-22 is more than accurate enough, lightweight and can easily have a scope mounted on it. The S&W M&P 15-22 is my personal favorite being lightweight, compact, accurate and fun to shoot. Mine is the 15-22 MOE and the polymer flip up sights work remarkably well even sighting through a low powered scope. It breaks down easily, can carry a variety of optic and operates like any other AR. It’s one of the most prudent purchases I’ve made. On the Sub2000 all I can offer is your shooting a pistol cartridge which by its very nature will be more expensive than .22LR. I love the way it’s made, looks and folds but don’t believe I’d purchase one. Instead I’d be more inclined to go with a HiPoint 9x19mm or .45ACP pistol caliber carbine. Yes, they’re homely and look clunky, but are also accurate and affordable.

OK, good discription of what your seeing. Borrow some good mags and try them first, then if you need to get someone to inspect the pistol. I promise you it will not be anything major, just minor fitting at the worst. That's one of the thing's about 1911's they take a little tweaking sometimes to get them running.

Could you give a little more information:Such as; Is the mag in the pistol when this happens or are you testing it out of the pistol? Is it only with one mag or with several? Are you using ball or hollow point ammo? I'm not being a smart a**, just asking because you might need your feed ramp polished or just a different mag. Even better it might be a hollow point round your pistol doesn't like but another will work fine?

I've got a metal PT-22 and no, it won't eat everything but run's fine with what it like's. It is what it is, a basic, rimfire pocket sized pistol you can carry while woodswalking, fishing, etc. I just like to use it to plink with because its fun to shoot.

Those are hard to come by now and in demand, I suggest you keep it. If it's the full size model those are great to shoot, fun, accurate and easy to handle. The more compact model's are nice too but don't feel the same to me.

I offered to pay him money today to hide it and never let it see the light of day again...he declined...wonder why???

That is a great looking 1911 A1, I love those grips, don't leave it next to me at the range or you'll come back and find a different set of grips on your 1911 A1! :-)

Good entry level and beyond 1911 A1 platform for you to work with that should get you in business soon. Most likely over time you’ll consider upgrading the sights and tweaking it a bit for one reason or another. Everything is available parts wise, DIY wise or skilled gunsmith wise, just don’t get in any hurry until you get your pistol well broken in and you feel comfortable with it. It’s always a pleasure to read about someone else getting a new 1911 pistol.

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