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Can we close this thread I have the info I need, thanks guys.

No...we are gonna drag this out, at least until I get my two cents in. :lol:

Each has their merits, it's a matter of the shooter deciding for themselves. As stated above, the biggest thing is to make sure a person is comfortable with the gun they buy, and that they are proficient with it.

The big argument for revolvers is that they are more reliable. There are fewer things to go wrong (no feed or ejection problems) and if the round doesn't light, all you do is pull the trigger again. No jams to clear to get the gun running again at the worst possible moment.

Having said that, I have come to accept that with a properly maintained quality semi-auto there is a very low probability that you will have a jam. I fired over 25K rounds through my P95 Ruger and the only malfunctions I ever had were due to faulty ammo. So far I have about 1500 rounds through the SR9c and it's been a rock-solid performer.

I still carry either a .357 Mag SP101 Ruger, or an SR9c, depending on my mood (and it gives me an excuse to own more firearms).

 

[45K20E4]

Yep....love my SP101....with 130gr Federal Hydra-shoks.

There is just something to be said when a caliber has more energy at 100 yards than a 9mm has at the muzzle.

To be fair, I really do like my carry 9mm also:

 

[45K20E4]

Grumpy -

The grip isn't really a "full grip" per say..certainly not full size like the GP100 grip. it's more of a 3/4 grip. Just enough for me to get all my fingers on. It does wonders at taming the recoil AND keeping the pistol from rotating out of my hand. This is firing hand loaded 158gr JRN on top of 15grains of 2400. It's a hotter round than the 130gr Hydra-Shok that it's normally loaded with. Typically I don't fan the hammer (bad practice) but I was trying to see how accurate it was at longer range. I did clean up the trigger surfaces a bit for a cleaner break, and it has slightly lighter springs in it still probably 5 pounds in DA mode though....it's not going off by accident.

Ruger SP101 - YouTube

I typically wear loose shirts, t-shirts, Dickies work shirts, etc. that I don't tuck in. Both for comfort, and because tucking a shirt in over a EDC makes it much tougher to get it out quickly. I've never had a printing issue, and think the SR9c is slightly harder to conceal due to the shape.

I've used a Milt Sparks Versa Max 2 IWB holster for the past 10 years. It is extremely comfortable and keeps the SP in place. I'll work a car show or fund raiser and wear it all day with no issues. I'm a firm believe that a good holster and a proper belt can make all the difference in comfort.

VersaMax 2: