Ruger SP101 .22 LR 4.2" 8-Shot Satin Stainless Revolver
This 2013-manufactured SP101 is the eight-shot .22 LR variant of Ruger’s proven compact revolver line. Built entirely from satin-finished stainless steel and fitted with adjustable fiber-optic sights, it offers a robust rimfire platform ideal for target work or training. Its full-lug, half-shrouded 4.2-inch barrel, triple-locking cylinder, and polished trigger face set it apart from earlier SP101 models.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Clean and mirror-bright with no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver displays very light finish wear consistent with limited range use.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory molded hard case
- Ruger SP101 instruction manual
Ruger chambered this SP101 for .22 LR and increased capacity to eight rounds, giving shooters double the shots of the centerfire versions without altering the proven frame size. The compact stainless steel construction keeps weight manageable while maintaining the durability the SP101 line is known for.
The 4.2-inch, full-lug barrel enhances balance and sight radius, making the revolver steady on target. A green fiber-optic front blade teams with a fully adjustable rear sight, allowing quick acquisition in varying light and precise zeroing for different loads.
Internally, the revolver uses Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system and a triple-locking cylinder that secures at the front, rear, and bottom. The polished trigger face supports smooth double-action and crisp single-action breaks, giving rimfire shooters a refined trigger pull out of the box.
Exterior touches include rubber grips with checkered walnut inserts for secure control and an exposed hammer for single-action use. The serial prefix 577- confirms 2013 production, aligning with Ruger catalog code KSP-242-8 and factory part number 05765.