I need to stay away from my favorite LGS

update

Well here are the other two they got me on. The GP100 was unfired, you can't say that anymore. The trigger in double action isn't too bad. It's not S&W like, but still good. The single action trigger is very nice. Accuracy wise, it is what you'd expect from a quality revolver. In short, it's a tank. It recoils barely above a .22 with .38 target loads, and it's muzzle blast with full power .357 is more noticeable than it's recoil. If you were looking for a durable, predictable, and boring revolver that will do what you expect one to do, the GP100 is a good choice. It will most likely get used more than my 686-2m as it is an early model in excellent shape. I sort of retired it in favor of the lighter 627. However, I miss the weight and the GP will fill that bill nicely.

The 9mm SP101 is also what you'd expect accuracy wise. However, the double action may need a little work. I will know better once I put more ammo down range. One thing of note, the new model takes a specific moon clip. Ruger put a recess in the face of the cylinder that the moon clip has to fit into. On the old model there isn't a recess. So moon clips made for it will not work with the new model because it sits on the face and you can't close the cylinder. Also, I've not found an inexpensive aftermarket one. The Ruger ones will run around $4 a piece after taxes. The S&W 625-8 only cost $.50 a piece for a good aftermarket.

It does work without them, and I could get spent casings out with the finger nail on my index finger. My Bond Arms is the same way with it's 9mm barrel set. Sometime down the road, I'll do a comparison between the 9mm and .357. I've a Talo edition that is black Cerakote from the factory with a night sight on the front. At the moment, it wouldn't be a fair comparison as it is has many rounds down range and both the single and double action have smoothed out.

All three were on my list in the very models you see here. Of the three I've had more fun with the Blackhawk. Accuracy has been great with either .45 ACP or .45 Colt loads. With some of my hot .45 Colt loads, it does recoil more than either the .45 Colt RB or my Super Redhawk with the same load. Of course it is also lighter than those two. It also has me thinking about the same length model in .357/9mm.

Maloy

Also .357 goodness!