Ruger SP101 3-inch .357 Magnum Satin Stainless Revolver – 5-Shot DA/SA, 2020 Production
This 2020 Ruger SP101 pairs the potent .357 Magnum chambering with a compact 3-inch, full-lug barrel and a durable satin stainless finish. Built on Ruger’s reputation for robust wheelguns, this five-shot DA/SA revolver offers a balance of strength, manageable size, and corrosion resistance that appeals to both shooters and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light wear from limited use is visible on close inspection, but all surfaces remain crisp and well cared for.
What’s Included
- Original Ruger hard case
- Owner’s manual
The SP101’s 3-inch barrel length strikes a practical balance: it provides a longer sight radius than snub-nose models while remaining easy to carry. The full-rib, full-lug design adds weight forward for smoother recoil control and faster follow-up shots.
Ruger machines the entire frame, barrel, and cylinder from stainless steel, delivering long-term corrosion resistance and the rugged durability the SP101 line is known for. The satin finish reduces glare without sacrificing the classic stainless appearance.
The rubber grip with grooved plastic inserts gives a firm, recoil-absorbing hold. Combined with the revolver’s 27-ounce weight (unloaded, per Ruger factory spec), it makes full-power .357 Magnum loads more manageable.
Sights consist of a fixed front ramp and a frame-integrated rear groove, offering a snag-free profile ideal for defensive carry. The double-action/single-action trigger system allows both rapid DA fire and precise SA shots.
Manufactured in 2020 and cataloged under Ruger part number 5719, this revolver presents as an excellent example of the SP101 platform with minimal evidence of use.