I think Ruger still makes the SP101 in 9mm
https://ruger.com/products/sp101/specSheets/5783.html

They were discontinued for many years. Obviously they brought it back. Thanks for pointing that out to me.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/11/robert-farago/oldnew-ruger-ruger-sp101-9mm/

They were discontinued for many years. Obviously they brought it back. Thanks for pointing that out to me.

http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/11/robert-farago/oldnew-ruger-ruger-sp101-9mm/

 

I had an older one. Didn’t like the way it shot. I put hogues on it and still didn’t like it. Gave it to my nephew. Last time I visited my nephew I took him shooting and I fell in love with the revolver all over again. But he won’t sell it back to me. So now I can decide if I want to buy a new one. Thanks! 🤙

I had an older one. Didn’t like the way it shot. I put hogues on it and still didn’t like it. Gave it to my nephew. Last time I visited my nephew I took him shooting and I fell in love with the revolver all over again. But he won’t sell it back to me. So now I can decide if I want to buy a new one. Thanks! 🤙

At least your nephew likes it 

At least your nephew likes it 

Not sure if he really likes it or not. He has a hard time hitting anything with it.      I think he wants it because his uncle does. 

Last time we went shooting he kept saying something was wrong with it because he could not hit the target with it. So I picked it up and proceeded to put the first 5 rounds into a 3” group at around 10-15 yards. It took a while to teach him basic grip and control. He started to get the hang of it after a while. But still, you gotta practice.

Just like most Rugers the SP101 is built like a tank. Personally I think the 9mm cartridge is excellent for a snubby revolver. But I’m prejudiced.

Family firearms are important to me too. I gave my nephew my 10/22 and 6" blued GP100 a few years ago. It was difficult letting that GP100 go, but it eased the pain bc I have another 6" GP100 in stainless so I didn't cry too many tears.

Rugers are built like tanks. Especially their revolvers. One of the main features that attracted me to them. But I'm a little prejudiced too. 

9mm is a great caliber. I'm afraid to get one bc it might open the flood gates to a whole new money pit bc I might like it.

Family firearms are important to me too. I gave my nephew my 10/22 and 6" blued GP100 a few years ago. It was difficult letting that GP100 go, but it eased the pain bc I have another 6" GP100 in stainless so I didn't cry too many tears.

Rugers are built like tanks. Especially their revolvers. One of the main features that attracted me to them. But I'm a little prejudiced too. 

9mm is a great caliber. I'm afraid to get one bc it might open the flood gates to a whole new money pit bc I might like it.

When my father died I received a few of his firearms. A couple of them are special to me and won’t leave my possession until I get to be too old to shoot. Hopefully, one of my nieces/nephews desires a firearm that my father owned. Considering my father was not very active in his grandchildren’s lives I will not be able to hand them down. So I will probably either sell them at that time or die with them in my possession. In which case my executor is directed to sell every asset and distribute all funds accordingly. It’s a shame because I hate to not hand them down. But so far no one in my family wants them.

Even though I think 9mm is a better choice for SD in a snubby (3” or less) revolver, I really prefer the .38 SPL and .357 Mag as an all around general revolver round. You can load them up to just about any power level for all types of shooting desires. Especially in 4”-6” barrel length revolvers. The .44 Mag and .45 Colt are the best and most versatile large caliber cartridges with the .45 Colt being my favorite. If I was younger I would still be in collecting mode and buying 2 or 3 of the 9mm revolvers I mentioned earlier.

Some do, some don’t. Those that don’t require moon clips include:

1. Charter Arms Pit Bull
2. Korth Sky Marshall (I think there are 2 or 3 models from Korth)
3. S&W Model 547 (No longer made)
4. Ruger Blackhawk 38/357/9mm (Intercahngeable cylinders - Single Action Only)

Revolvers that require moonclips include:

1. Ruger Security Six/Speed Six (No longer made)
2. Ruger SP101 (No longer chambered in 9mm)
3. Chiappa Rhino (They have different models)
4. S&W Model 929
5. S&W Model 986 (Currently for sale at a great price here: https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=26695.0)
6. Taurus Model 905 (I think there are a couple of different models)
7. Ruger LCR

These are all I know of. I am sure there are more.

Technically speaking all (or most) 9mm revolvers can be loaded without moonlips as the 9mm cartridge headspaces on the front of the case. Unloading them is another matter. I frequently shoot my 9mm revolver that requires moonclips without using the moonclips. I glued a wooden drawer pull to the end of a 1/4” wood dowel and I use it to poke out the empties.

Thanks! I had been interested in a 9 mm revolver since I try to always have a bunch of 9 around. I heard some function issues with many and sort of dropped it.  But a snubby revolver in 9 sounds interesting again.

Family firearms are important to me too. I gave my nephew my 10/22 and 6" blued GP100 a few years ago. It was difficult letting that GP100 go, but it eased the pain bc I have another 6" GP100 in stainless so I didn't cry too many tears.

Rugers are built like tanks. Especially their revolvers. One of the main features that attracted me to them. But I'm a little prejudiced too. 

9mm is a great caliber. I'm afraid to get one bc it might open the flood gates to a whole new money pit bc I might like it.

You are an awesome uncle! 

An uncle wanted to give me a Vietnam War bring back 1911, but have held off on that for now.

You are an awesome uncle! 

An uncle wanted to give me a Vietnam War bring back 1911, but have held off on that for now.

that's what uncles are for.  pass along the love and knowledge for the 2A!   
I will continue to spread the good word.  try to get more people involved in shooting.   

that's what uncles are for.  pass along the love and knowledge for the 2A!   
I will continue to spread the good word.  try to get more people involved in shooting.   

When my father died I received a few of his firearms. A couple of them are special to me and won’t leave my possession until I get to be too old to shoot. Hopefully, one of my nieces/nephews desires a firearm that my father owned. Considering my father was not very active in his grandchildren’s lives I will not be able to hand them down. So I will probably either sell them at that time or die with them in my possession. In which case my executor is directed to sell every asset and distribute all funds accordingly. It’s a shame because I hate to not hand them down. But so far no one in my family wants them.

Even though I think 9mm is a better choice for SD in a snubby (3” or less) revolver, I really prefer the .38 SPL and .357 Mag as an all around general revolver round. You can load them up to just about any power level for all types of shooting desires. Especially in 4”-6” barrel length revolvers. The .44 Mag and .45 Colt are the best and most versatile large caliber cartridges with the .45 Colt being my favorite. If I was younger I would still be in collecting mode and buying 2 or 3 of the 9mm revolvers I mentioned earlier.

Don't forget your black powder and 2a shooting family!   

I was always interested in .357 Mag for self defense, particularly in revolvers and lever guns when we would be out in the woods when I lived in WA.  That combination seemed like it would handle most of threats we would encounter.  Both the rabid four legged threats as well as the hipping/ice head two legged ones. . .

that's what uncles are for.  pass along the love and knowledge for the 2A!   
I will continue to spread the good word.  try to get more people involved in shooting.   

I always try go get folks involved in shooting.  I mostly let them come to me, which actually happens pretty often.  I've had a number of coworkers sort of quietly approach me to take them shooting and get them their affidavit, which I am happy for the most part.  As for family, I've taken many in my immediate family shooting.  I've actually seen a couple of cousins at the range, but haven't gotten around to talking to them about getting other cousins, aunts, uncles, etc to go shooting.  I should though. 

Interesting Video...

this one is more of a revolver vs semiauto, both using 9mm

Don't forget your black powder and 2a shooting family!   

I was always interested in .357 Mag for self defense, particularly in revolvers and lever guns when we would be out in the woods when I lived in WA.  That combination seemed like it would handle most of threats we would encounter.  Both the rabid four legged threats as well as the hipping/ice head two legged ones. . .
I always try go get folks involved in shooting.  I mostly let them come to me, which actually happens pretty often.  I've had a number of coworkers sort of quietly approach me to take them shooting and get them their affidavit, which I am happy for the most part.  As for family, I've taken many in my immediate family shooting.  I've actually seen a couple of cousins at the range, but haven't gotten around to talking to them about getting other cousins, aunts, uncles, etc to go shooting.  I should though.

If I ever decide to move back to the mainland, I will offer a few pieces of my collection to a few close friends. That’s the way we roll around here. 

Only reason why I chose a 9mm vs any other caliber is because it's the cheapest to shoot that has a recoil.  Compared to 45, 38, 40.

Learning fundamentals takes lots of rounds.

this one is more of a revolver vs semiauto, both using 9mm

Even though the 9mm Luger cartridge was designed specifically as a semi-auto round, I believe it is the ultimate round for small, short barrelled revolvers. Definitely much better than the .38 Special even in +P form. Not as good as the .357 Magnum, but it is also less harsh as far as recoil is concerned. Both semis and revolvers have their distinct advantages. I prefer the short barrelled revolver in medium and small frames for SD and CC.

If Hawaii allowed CCW, I would carry a 9mm revolver as my ankle gun only.  Again 9mm because learning to shoot will take lots of ammo and it's cheaper than the alternatives.

Only reason why I chose a 9mm vs any other caliber is because it's the cheapest to shoot that has a recoil.  Compared to 45, 38, 40.

Learning fundamentals takes lots of rounds.

There was a time when I was not able to reload. I did the same thing. I bought a bunch of 9mm and .22 and that’s all I shot for years. I shot a lot of rounds and got in a lot of practice.

Some do, some don’t. Those that don’t require moon clips include:

1. Charter Arms Pit Bull
2. Korth Sky Marshall (I think there are 2 or 3 models from Korth)
3. S&W Model 547 (No longer made)
4. Ruger Blackhawk 38/357/9mm (Intercahngeable cylinders - Single Action Only)

Revolvers that require moonclips include:

1. Ruger Security Six/Speed Six (No longer made)
2. Ruger SP101 (No longer chambered in 9mm)
3. Chiappa Rhino (They have different models)
4. S&W Model 929
5. S&W Model 986 (Currently for sale at a great price here: https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=26695.0)
6. Taurus Model 905 (I think there are a couple of different models)
7. Ruger LCR

These are all I know of. I am sure there are more.

Technically speaking all (or most) 9mm revolvers can be loaded without moonlips as the 9mm cartridge headspaces on the front of the case. Unloading them is another matter. I frequently shoot my 9mm revolver that requires moonclips without using the moonclips. I glued a wooden drawer pull to the end of a 1/4” wood dowel and I use it to poke out the empties.

Add the S&W 940(9 mm) to the moon clip list.
Back when I was in a free country my wife carried a S&W 940.
I carried a Astra A70(9 mm) or an Excam RX 22.
Today in Hawaii we fear for our lives when we
are not at our place of residence, business, or sojourn.