Ruger SP101 Wiley Clapp
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Revolver · In Production · 2014
Also known as: SP101 Wiley Clapp, Ruger SP101 Wiley Clapp TALO, KSP-321XWC, Ruger 5720, Ruger 5774
Overview
The Ruger SP101 Wiley Clapp is a compact, small-frame double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum (and firing .38 Special), built as a TALO distributor exclusive to the specifications of firearms writer Wiley Clapp. Based on the stainless-steel SP101, it adds a set of Novak sights - a windage-adjustable rear paired with a brass-bead front - a 3-inch barrel, and a cushioned rubber grip with engraved hardwood inserts, making it a purpose-built concealed-carry and defensive wheelgun.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 794 g (28.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Barrel Length | 76.2 mm (3.00") |
| Height | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Width | 34 mm (1.34") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 58 N (13.0 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Rifling Twist | 406.4 mm (16.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Rubber |
| Finish | Satin Stainless |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: 5-Round Swing-Out Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Hammer Block
- Features: Novak Windage-Adjustable Rear Sight, Novak Brass-Bead Front Sight, Triple-Locking Cylinder, Cushioned Rubber Grip With Engraved Hardwood Inserts, TALO Distributor Exclusive, Monolithic Frame With No Side Plate
Base model
Production
Production years: 2014-present
TALO distributor exclusive; produced in limited distributor runs.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Sturm, Ruger & Co. (to Wiley Clapp specifications)
Notes
Offered by TALO in two barrel lengths: a 3-inch model (Ruger 5720/KSP-321XWC, ~28 oz) and a 2.25-inch model (Ruger 5774, ~26 oz). Both share the Novak sight package and stainless construction. The SP101's beefy frame lets the small revolver handle full-power .357 Magnum loads.
Background
Wiley Clapp is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer, longtime firearms writer, and defensive-shooting authority who has lent his name to signature carry-gun editions from several makers. His SP101 reflects a practical carry philosophy: rugged stainless steel, fixed but adjustable-for-windage Novak sights for a fast, snag-free sight picture, and enough weight to tame stout .357 Magnum recoil.