My new (used) Ruger SP-101

[Charliebravo]

Also, why do so many females lean back when firing a firearm?


Rage

Fear. It is the brain trying to separate itself from the report/blast/recoil of the gun when it goes off. Unfortunately, since it doesn't make the arms any longer, it doesn't work.

[vindex1963]

Damn! I paid $425 OTD for mine. It was listed as "Used but un-fired". The guy at the counter said a little guy had bought it a week before, then returned a few days later. Either sissy-boy thought it was too heavy or the wife flipped and made him return it.

Good price on yours man! That was a steal for sure!

Thanks!!! He said it was for sale and I handed him the money next day. No snooze no loose.

[American Rage]

Fear. It is the brain trying to separate itself from the report/blast/recoil of the gun when it goes off. Unfortunately, since it doesn't make the arms any longer, it doesn't work.

Since I know some fearless women, I think I'll stick with the "balance argument" in general.
However, I can also see your "fear" argument in specific cases as being quite reasonable. But if that is the case, then I also suspect that some males would assume the same shooting position, at least until properly trained.


Rage

[O.S.O.K.]

Considering how many woment that I know or know of that simply won't even pick up a gun... I don't worry too much about shooting posture.

[Charliebravo]

However, I can also see your "fear" argument in specific cases as being quite reasonable. But if that is the case, then I also suspect that some males would assume the same shooting position, at least until properly trained.


Rage

I took my brother-in-law shooting once (at the request of my in-laws) and he did it. Turned his head and squealed like Nathan Lane from The Birdcage every time the gun went off too. He also has an affinity for the trouser snake, so that may have something to do with it.

[weevil]

Great little snub-nose and the best choice if you're gona actually shoot a lot of .357 magnum.


Built like a tank with a solid frame that can handle a steady diet of nuclear loads.

[vindex1963]

Great little snub-nose and the best choice if you're gona actually shoot a lot of .357 magnum.


Built like a tank with a solid frame that can handle a steady diet of nuclear loads.

Nice looking revolver!!!

[American Rage]

he's right, weevil, it is a nice lookin' revolver


Rage

[FunkyPertwee]

Did you polish that pistol yourself weevil?

[weevil]

Did you polish that pistol yourself weevil?

No it's a factory finish.


I've had her about 11 years now so I don't know if they still offer it but I believe it was called high gloss stainless.


I've also got an old model Vaquero from the same era with the same finish.






I've got a feeling Ruger used a little extra chrome in their SS recipe. I don't think you could get a shine like that just polishing regular steel.




Thanks for the compliments guys she's a real beauty, still one of my favorites after all these years.

[vindex1963]

Of course UPS again f'ed up the delivery of my Galco holster again so I went to the sporting good store and bought a Blackhawk holster. Seems good and it's comfortable. The Galco has it's place so now I'll have two if UPS can actually get it right. They "forgot" to load my package at one of the stops. UPS is about 30% good 70% missed deliveries to my house.

Here is the holster:




I don't like to wear "in the waistband" holsters like they were designed I like to wear them between my belt and pants. Much more comfortable and conceal well.

[hogmister]

I don't like to wear "in the waistband" holsters like they were designed I like to wear them between my belt and pants. Much more comfortable and conceal well.

plus carrying outside the pants doesn't make it feel like you put on a pair of kids pants!

[raxar]

I'd like to find one in .327 federal mag

[blobman]

275 is obcenly lowpriced

[Izzy]

Now that's a gun!

[vindex1963]

plus carrying outside the pants doesn't make it feel like you put on a pair of kids pants!

....and with 110 degree weather it's a lot more comfortable.

I was berated for concealing in this manner saying it was dangerous
for not using the holster as designed on another site. They think there
is no pistol retention. I ride quads, hike mountains, rock climb, mountain
bike and have zero retention problems.
Opinions??

[Solidus-snake]

....and with 110 degree weather it's a lot more comfortable.

I was berated for concealing in this manner saying it was dangerous
for not using the holster as designed on another site. They think there
is no pistol retention. I ride quads, hike mountains, rock climb, mountain
bike and have zero retention problems.
Opinions??

I carry my Kimber in a galco holster the exact same way. It its tight, it works just fine.

There are some NICE looking revolvers in this thread!

[O.S.O.K.]

All of my carry holsters are inside the pants - none of my t-shirts are that long and I'm wearing XL's to handle my shoulders and beer belly

But it's amazing to me just how much gun you can conceal - a 1911 in particular hides quite well for its size.

The SP101 is a great carry gun though - if you look at that vid of my daughter shooting, you will see she's shooting double action. The bobbed hammer versions are just fine for defensive work due to the pretty good stock triggers that they have. IMHO

[hogmister]

....and with 110 degree weather it's a lot more comfortable.

I was berated for concealing in this manner saying it was dangerous
for not using the holster as designed on another site. They think there
is no pistol retention. I ride quads, hike mountains, rock climb, mountain
bike and have zero retention problems.
Opinions??

i use a fobus paddle holster for my pt 145 compact. hides well and is very comfortable. the retention is adjustable. i have had no issues, but then again i'm not doing cartwheels either.

[vindex1963]

i use a fobus paddle holster for my pt 145 compact. hides well and is very comfortable. the retention is adjustable. i have had no issues, but then again i'm not doing cartwheels either.

I have in a way. I've gone over my handlebars on my mountain bike and have never had my carry piece
come out of the holster.