Customer Reviews for Ruger SP101 9mm Revolver

Beautiful gun. Ruger makes the best revolver

Like all Ruger revolvers this is solidly built. Trigger not particularly light but smooth. A bit on the heavy side, which I expected. Was a bit surprised how snappy it was, particularly with the weight of the gun. But this did not make it uncontrollable -- just realize you are getting something with a bit more recoil than a 38 special.

An outstanding revolver with wonderful quality all around. Love the 9mm chambering to keep it compatible with my semi automatics. Bought from Bud’s when they offered an unbelievable price.

Very nice!! If you buy it, I would suggest getting moon clips.

I have been looking for a 9mm revolver for sometime. To get a SP101 in a 9mm caliber is even better. Thanks Buds, very smooth process, as always!

Cylinder binding after first shot. Think its the crimp on the bullit. Will try differant ammo to see if that corrects it

This is the 2nd new Ruger revolver I have bought from Buds this year (2023) and both have had big problems. The first was a Blackhawk (made in 2022, I got it from Buds early 2023) with a mis-clocked barrel (causing a canted front sight), missing rear sight, and some other issues. I sent it back to Ruger and they fixed it really quickly and well. A little annoying, but turned out well. Maybe this was a fluke? A few weeks ago I ordered this SP101 (made in 2023), and when I picked it up there were no moon clips in the case (there are supposed to be 3 included). Not a huge deal, I will talk to Ruger.. However, getting it home and inspecting it more closely there are 2 other pretty large issues: 1) Light rust in the bore and cylinder chambers, but especially one cylinder throat is actually encrusted with rust....... It sticks up above the surface of the steel. Maybe this is something else, but I don't know what. I will let Ruger look at it rather than try to clean it, because I'm worried the bore / chambers have been compromised by corrosion or pitting. (Where was this gun stored, a salt mine?!) 2) When you cock the hammer (for a single-action trigger pull), and then pull the trigger, the hammer drops to the double-action sear and stops. Then as you pull harder the hammer goes into a double-action trigger pull: first it goes back toward cocked, then releases. This stuff shouldn't happen-- the single-action trigger pull should be really smooth. This sear issue is not something I have any knowledge or capability to deal with, so Ruger will have to work on it. So it looks like this one is headed back to Ruger as well.... That makes me 0/2 with new Ruger revolvers from Buds in 2023..... On a positive note, the revolver looks nice, barrel seems to be clocked properly, and the double-action trigger pull is ok.

In my search for the perfect concealed carry firearm the SP101 is another possession that I am sorry I let go. I know there will be trolls that try to refute this but I have done the math which basically means I'm a big fan of the Buffalo bore website. Tim will tell you everything you need to know about ballistics. We all know the SP101 is built like a tank just like most of Ruger revolver products are. Yes they lack a little in style points compared to the Smith & Wesson or perhaps cold but that's a different chapter and a very long discussion. If you go through the Buffalo bore website and read the ballistics on various weapons from Tim you will come to find out that a 9mm 115 grain plus p plus out of this two and a quarter inch barrel outperforms what I call a standard pressure 357 Magnum out of the same barrel. Before you be a senseless troll please check this out before you respond. The only reason I let this revolver go back to my FFL dealer once I had this weird idea that I just didn't want to deal with moon clips anymore. Big mistake. In my ongoing search for the perfect concealed carry weapon I really wish I would have kept it.

Very fast shipping good communication and good service thanks

I bought this ruger sp101 from buds and I love it.very easy trigger pull.this is my 3rd gun I’ve bought from buds and very happy with how easy it is to order a gun.

Buds was great and delivered my new Ruger SP101 in a timely manner. And I can't say enough about how tough and reliable this 101 is. I purchased the 9x19 model that uses moon clips. Recoil is moderate and reloading is no problem. I highly recommend both Buds and Ruger.

Awesome gun at a very reasonable price. Very reliable and solid.A+

First off - major kudos for the Fantastic customer service and fast shipping from Buds! Five Star, excellent service. I highly recommend.
The Ruger SP101 is awesome. Solid, good looking, great feeling pistol. Easy to hold, minimal recoil and accurate. 9mm Luger is adequate for a multitude of purposes: self defense, home protection and target. Pistol is great. You will like it.

A gun I will never sell. Love it and has ran perfectly

Love my new 9MM Revolver!!! I shot 200 rounds today smoothly and efficiently. Moon clips are super easy to load/unload. From a woman's perspective, it is very easy to use, handle, load, and hold. I researched many 9mm's but cocking the gun was always tough for me - so a revolver style was perfect for target practice and self defense. Incredible! Going to eventually replace the black grip with a walnut inlay- but good for now. Great for women! Highly recommend - 5 stars!

Currently I am in contact with Ruger over issues with this gun. First one was replace due to a defect in the barrel. Second one had issues cocking, was sent in for repairs and is still not fixed.

bought this ruger sp101 9mm,, for a concealed carry pistol.. very happy with it,,,it conceals great,, still packs a punch with good ammo, and nothing really can go wrong with it,,, very accurate,, very well made,,i buy lots of guns and this one stands at the top,, not much better can be had for any price,,buy it,, you wont regret it,,,,,,and buds is the place to buy it from,,,,

Buds is the place. Great service. had to send sp 101 9mm back to Ruger, it now shoots to point of aim . Love this , smooth shooting revolver . Ruger is a no hassle customer service Great company. AS is Buds!

Initially I had problems with dry-firing the revolver in single-action. I called Ruger and they repaired the revolver within a week with no charges. Great gun; great price.

Ruger SP101 has the right weight and balance for an accurate position at the range, if you like to shoot 9mm this is a good piece to add to your collection,

Fit and finish is excellent. I really like the moon clips. The pistol is a pleasure to shoot. Buy it, you'll like it!

I am well pleased with the sp101 9mm ruger revolver I received. It shoots fine. I would also like to thank Buds for the great and quick service.

Great price the trigger was the roughest ive ever felt way worse than my sp101 357 but I had already ordered a mcarbo trigger spring kit buffed and fluffed now it is a decent trigger

Super. Just super. Came fast, worjing with Bud's was no hassle.

The SP101 in 9mm is an excellent firearm overall. I chose the SP101 over the LCR as I was looking to avoid crimp jump issues with the ammo, and have thus-far had zero problems in this regard. The recoil of 9mm in a revolver is actually a bit more stout than anticipated and much more than my 9mm Beretta 92fs and even .40 from my XD (due to the blowback and slide reciprocation, etc) - however it is manageable and comfortable with the right stocks (hogues in my case). The moon clips are very easy to use and hand load/unload (no tools required) but finding a carry option for them is a bit harder. I am using a nylon CLC flip phone holster with a home-made kydex insert that allows me to easily and discreetly carry 3 extra moon clips. The revolver shoots well and accurately and is 'built like a tank'. The finish leaves a lot to be desired and is the only negative issue with this revolver. The finish is rough looking and the 'brush marks' go in all directions like a child did it. A bit of love with a scotch brite pad followed by Mother's polish will get it to an acceptable level, but for the cost, this shouldn't have to be done. Upgraded sight, upgraded stock and upgraded springs are all beneficial but not necessary. Overall great firearm despite the finish!