![]() ![]() If you are going to carry the gun every day I will tell you, even though the SP101 is stainless steal, it will rust. With the addition of the Big Dot on the LCR, however, the gap closed significantly. However, even with the stock factory sight, I can shoot the SP101 even more accurately, which may be a result of the heavier weight and superior shooting characteristics. The Big Dot sight made the LCR far more accurate and shoot-able for me. I have only the factory post still on the SP101, but I put an XS Big Dot night sight on the LCR which, for myself, completely changed the revolver for the better. The only night sight option that I can find for it actually requires you to drill the tap-hole into the sight before you can install it. There are a number of aftermarket sights for it that you can simply install by removing the drift-pin. In terms of changing the front post, the LCR makes it easy. ![]() Same with this model of SP101, though some SP101 models come with superior sights. The factory sights on the LCR are typical trench and post revolver sights, so they generally suck. I have not replaced them, however, since they conceal great and the after-market options for the Sp101 tend to be full-size grips, thus hindering concealment. I find that the factory SP101 grips are a bit thin for my liking and the gun tends to fish around in my hands. The grip is fat, but I find that this thick grip provides excellent control of this fly-weight gun. It leaves the pinky dangling under the grip, but I find that necessary for the concealment. The standard Houge grip on the LCR is, in my opinion, excellent, but a lot of guys don’t like it. From the factory, however, the LCR kills the competition. Therefore, I can’t really discount either gun they are both excellent, or capable of excellence, with the trigger. After 20 minutes of work to replace these two springs with lighter powered after-market Wolff springs my SP101 trigger weighs less than the LCR. However, and this a big however, with a simple replacement main spring and trigger return spring it can be improved to excellence. Out of the box, the SP101 trigger is total shit. Though longer and heavier than a striker-fired trigger, the LCR is a smooth press all the way through, and it lends itself well to decent accuracy. I think that the LCR proves to have a great revolver trigger for someone like myself, who is predominantly a pistol shooter. I find that it is very good for a double-action only revolver, and it tends not to stack as they usually do. Out of the box, the LCR has what might be the best factory trigger of any small revolver. Therefore, do you want to shoot it a lot, or do you want the easiest carrying revolver? That would be the first big decision between these two snubs. Obviously, the LCR carries much more conveniently since it is so scanty in weight. The weight makes a huge difference in terms of shooting: the LCR is a chore to shoot, even with regular pressure 38 specials. Weighing in at 26 ounces, it is literally twice the weight of my 38+P LCR. The most obvious different between these two Rugers is that the SP101 is all stainless steel in construction, and it is a beast for its size. However, it is still very small and concealable. The SP101 handles and shoots significantly better than either for most people, no doubt due to the increased size and weight. ![]() Both guns are quite small, the SP101 being slightly larger than the LCR or the well-known Smith and Wesson J Frame. The two small revolvers that I have put to use for this is the versatile LCR and the venerable SP101. Since I live according to reality, I occasionally need deep concealment, and I have found that only the small-frame revolver can provide decent power, yet disappear in almost any dress. I am outspoken in my love for small-frame revolvers, even though I am not necessarily a revolver “enthusiast.” What I mean is, I would never carry a revolver over a double-stack auto loader if not restricted due to dress or circumstance. ![]()
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