Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Pistol · In Production · 1989
| Weight (empty) | 737 g (26.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 183 mm (7.20") |
| Barrel Length | 57 mm (2.24") |
| Height | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 350 m/s (1148 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 496 J (366 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum
The Ruger SP101 is a small-frame, double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum (also firing .38 Special), introduced in 1989 as the smaller, more concealable counterpart to the medium-frame GP100. The 2.25-inch barrel model (Model 5718) is the snub-nose variant, weighing 737 grams (26 oz) unloaded with an all-stainless-steel construction that makes it one of the most robust small-frame revolvers ever produced. The SP101's defining characteristic is its overbuilt construction -- ...
Country of Origin: United States