Are these new? Ruger SP101 8 shot 22lr

[Dolomite_supafly]

I am in the process of looking for a 22 pistol, not a revolver, and came across one of these. It is a new gun at a online dealer for $539. Seems like it would be an indestructible 22 revolver.

I don't ever recall seeing one before but my mind could be going.

http://www.gilbertsguns.com/Handguns/Ruger/Ruger+SP101+22LR+8+Shot+Revolver+05765

Dolomite

[TNWNGR]

Yep, I've seen one, it came on the market just a few month's before the LCR in 22 LR. I've seen more LCR/22LR model's since then though.

[cannoncocker]

I bought one last October. Quite nice, especially after an action tuning and a set of Hogue soft rubber grips. I shoot in Knoxville every week, PM me if you want to meet and check it out. I should have a new Ruger SR22 Pistol tomorrow. Be glad to bring it along with the 101.

- Jack

[JGunner]

I've known about it for a few months ... can't say for sure how long its been out. I really want one as well.

[nightrunner]

The 8shot version is relatively new been out a few months.

Ruger did make a 6shot sp101 in .22lr awhile back i want say it was in the early 90s.

[BryanP]

They're awfully nice looking. If I didn't already have an old S&W 63 I'd be sorely tempted to pick one up.

Okay, who am I kidding? I still want one. I just can't justify it.

[VERO1]

I saw a couple of them at the Knox show last week. If memory serves me they were all in the $600/$650 range.

[subsonic]

Looks like they've reinvented the Security Six frame, striking resemblance.

[hipower]

Great. Another dang 22 pistol. Just what I needed to see this morning. Now I'll be looking for it. I have a terrible weakness for 22 revolvers.

[Capbyrd]

Ruger announced this gun back on 9/15/2011. Very nice little revolver. Definitely on my short list.

[BryanP]

Looks like they've reinvented the Security Six frame, striking resemblance.

It's the same SP101 frame we've been seeing for some time now. It looks a bit different with a 4.20" barrel is all. Word is they went with that length to allow it to be sold in Canada without having to do a special run just for that market.

[TrickyNicky]

Yeah, I want one bad but $650? Really? For a .22? I mean I'm sure it's nice, and it does take alot of metal to build that frame, but come on. IMHO that's just crazy, I would love to see a blued finish for around<$400.

Oh well, I'm just jealous cause I won't be getting one.

[subsonic]

Geez, I think I paid $185 for my Security Six back in 1978.

I just ran that number through an inflation calculator, here's what I got (tack on the extra $39 for inflation in just the last 2 years):

What cost $185.00 in 1978 would cost $611.32 in 2010.

[Guest motonut]

I'm confused...??

I am in the process of looking for a 22 pistol, not a revolver, and came across one of these. It is a new gun at a online dealer for $539. Seems like it would be an indestructible 22 revolver.

I've been thinking about a 22 Revolver for a few weeks and the Taurus 94 has caught my eye. Haven't held one yet though. I would want a SS 4", sort of the .22 version of my 686.

Edited March 16, 2012 by motonut

[BryanP]

I've been thinking about a 22 Revolver for a few weeks and the Taurus 94 has caught my eye. Haven't held one yet though. I would want a SS 4", sort of the .22 version of my 686.

I've owned one. For what it was it functioned quite nicely. One thing to keep in mind: the DA trigger is going to be long and stiff, and there isn't really anything that can be done about it. SA is fine though.

[Guest motonut]

I've owned one. For what it was it functioned quite nicely. One thing to keep in mind: the DA trigger is going to be long and stiff, and there isn't really anything that can be done about it. SA is fine though.

Thank you for the info.