Is the Ruger SP101 a good carry gun?

Is the Ruger SP101 a good carry gun?

357 Magnum, all wrapped up in a compact and concealable package, the Ruger SP101 is for you. The little revolver is reliable and built to last. It is truly a firearm you can carry everywhere everyday and never feel under-gunned.

What does the SP stand for in Ruger SP101?

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Does Ruger SP101 have a safety?

The RUGER® SP101® revolver has a transfer bar which is connected directly to the trigger. The transfer-bar safety system provides that the hammer blow can be transmitted to the firing pin only when the trigger is pulled all the way to the rear. This is a positive internal safety feature.

Is a 9mm more powerful than 357?

Because it has an extended case, which means more propellant behind the bullet, the . 357 Magnum in general has higher muzzle velocity. The 9mm Luger has a muzzle velocity of 1,120 feet-per-second (fps), while the . 357 Magnum touts a muzzle velocity of 1,240 fps, despite the fact that its bullet is 34 grains heavier.

Is a 357 good for self defense?

The . 357 Magnum is as popular as ever with civilian shooters for self-defense, silhouette competition, and hunting. Here, in no particular order, are ten reasons it’s still the best overall handgun round out there.

Can a pistol kill a mountain lion?

Hell yes! Mountain lions are thin skinned, light boned animals so heavy bullets aren’t needed. That is why in Idaho, rimfire calibers are legal for hunting lions. With a 9mm, a headshot is not necessary…a double-lung will give you plenty of penetration for a quick kill.

Can a 38 special kill a mountain lion?

jaydubya Member. I agree that most centerfire handgun cartridges will kill large dogs and mountain lions — eventually. For more rapid kills, I’d want at least a . 38 sp or 9 x 19 hollow point, but would prefer a 357 magnum.

Can a 9mm stop a mountain lion?

If it works on bi-pedal aggressors it will work on a lion. 9mm will work, but there are rounds I like better. . 357 Magnum is my preferred caliber when I’m in cat country, as it gives a little more oomph if you have to deal with an attacking lion. Lions are thin skinned and easy to kill.

How do you scare off a mountain lion?

Wave your arms slowly and speak firmly in a loud voice, like this guy does. Bang your hiking sticks together or clap your hands while yelling. If looking bigger doesn’t scare the mountain lion off, start throwing stones or branches in its direction–without crouching or turning your back.

Can a 380 kill a mountain lion?

That said, a 38+P, 380, 9mm are all adequate for self protection from a cougar. Those whose body size, muscles, etc make it easy to carry a 44 Magnum or 45 ACP can do so, but most people want something light enough to carry all day or all week, yet powerful enough for the emergency use when they need it.

Can a 380 kill?

380 ACP (the round fired by the S&W Bodyguard) is definitely capable of killing someone. It is underpowered as a defensive round.

Can a 380 kill a coyote?

A . 380 will kill a coyote, but if you are shooting a pocket pistol with a 3″ barrel, hitting one will be your biggest issue, they are very fast, elusive, and in long grass they are mostly hidden. If your intent is to let one latch onto your arm and burry the muzzle in its fur a pocket pistol is a good choice.

Why are 380 rounds so expensive?

The plentiful ammo fuels the sale of the guns and the popularity of the guns fuels the sale of the ammo. Manufacturers can mass produce large volumes of 9mm ammo. The raw material of the . 380 ACP ammo is cheaper, however it costs more than 9mm ammo because is not nearly in as much demand as 9mm is.

What is the most powerful .380 ammo?

380 ACP ammo is the Hornady Critical Defense. These rounds are designed to offer the highest muzzle velocity possible for the . 380 round at over 1,050 feet per second, which is one of the very highest out of the . 380 rounds in the industry.

Is a 9mm more powerful than a 38 special?

38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.