Ruger SP101 .357 Magnum Revolver, 3.06" Heavy Full-Lug Barrel, Stainless, 5-Shot (2016)
This Ruger SP101 is a compact, stainless-steel .357 Magnum revolver built on a solid one-piece frame with a 3.06" heavy, full-underlug barrel. It features a durable brushed/satin stainless finish, a DA/SA action with transfer bar safety, and fixed sights with a pinned, serrated ramp front. Manufactured in 2016 in Newport, New Hampshire, it combines proven SP101 strength with practical carry-friendly dimensions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes from light handling.
What’s Included
- Ruger SP101 instruction manual
The SP101’s 3.06" heavy-profile barrel with full underlug provides excellent muzzle weight and protects the ejector rod, while the 5-shot fluted cylinder keeps the package compact. The one-piece stainless-steel frame has no sideplate, contributing to rigidity and long-term durability.
Sights are fixed and rugged: an integral top-strap rear notch paired with a pinned, serrated ramp front sight. The pinned front sight can be replaced if desired, offering straightforward serviceability.
The revolver operates in double-action/single-action and uses Ruger’s transfer bar safety system. The smooth-faced trigger and exposed hammer with a checkered spur support confident control in either mode. A left-side push-button cylinder latch provides simple, positive operation.
Factory details include the right barrel flat rollmarked "RUGER SP101" and ".357 MAGNUM," the Ruger phoenix logo on the right side of the frame, and "RUGER NEWPORT, NH USA" markings. The 5-shot star extractor is stamped with an "S."
The grip is a one-piece rubber design with black grooved polymer insert panels, offering a secure hold on this compact, stainless package. Built in the United States, this 2016 SP101 reflects the model’s well-known emphasis on robust construction and practical features.