Ruger SP 101 vs K9

[Redstate]

Anyone that has both of these, how does the size compare? Is one more easily concealed than the other in a holster (not pocket)?

[berettabone]

SP101 with snubbie barrel, or 6" barrel? It does matter...................................

[Redstate]

I was thinking the nominal 2" or 3". Obviously, the 4" would not be anywhere close to the K9.

[b4uqzme]

With the right holster...one that positions the cylinder in that area just below your love handles and just above your hip-bone...I find a snubbie SP101 more comfortable and concealable than most pistols. 'cept maybe them tiny .380's. Here's some pics vs. my K40 that might help:

[CJB]

Sorry don't have both, but will say ... the SP101 is one hell of a mid size 38/357 revolver.

My favorite these days... the LCR-357.

[Redstate]

B4uqzme, thank you very much for your response. Very helpful.

[Bawanna]

I have a set or two of SP101 grip inserts if anyone is running the stock plastic and wants something a little classier. I'll hook you up with a picture and see if they blow your dress up.

[DavidR]

I'm a small guy and my 3 inch SP101 with Hogue monogrip can't be concealed unless I wear an overcoat.


Dave

[mr surveyor]

I'm not a big guy myself and I've carried a 3" SP-101 about 75% of my waking hours for the last four years (OWB pancake holster). In warm/hot weather it's a tee shirt with a loose button up cover shirt (I can go "casual" 90% of the time). I also carry a Smith j-frame quite often, occasionally in my daily duties but most of the time when I have to go shirt tail "in" the j-frame carries nicely in my left boot top. My CW9 gets less than 10-15% carry time, that being mostly Sunday church or those other occasions when I'm wearing a sport coat or other dressier cover garment.

As for Bawanna's above offer on the SP-101 grip panels, y'all better jump on them quick. He made me a set 3 years ago and I wouldn't mind having more in different colors to match whatever boots I'm wearing for the day

jd

[hardluk1]

I carried a 2" 5 shot subby for many years and always had some issues iwb'n it be it grip angle or trigger spur. Changed to a cw9 and that make concealing and comfort easy. The K9 is the same width in the frame as the cw or p9 and only a few oz's heavier . I vote K9 or K40 and I really like my old subby. But the .40 inch width is the make or break for me AND 3 more rounds is nice with a 8 round mag for backup. Better trigger too over any revolver.

[berettabone]

I was thinking the nominal 2" or 3". Obviously, the 4" would not be anywhere close to the K9.

I didn't mean anything by it...................you know what happens when you assume..................

[jocko]

I'm not a big guy myself and I've carried a 3" SP-101 about 75% of my waking hours for the last four years (OWB pancake holster). In warm/hot weather it's a tee shirt with a loose button up cover shirt (I can go "casual" 90% of the time). I also carry a Smith j-frame quite often, occasionally in my daily duties but most of the time when I have to go shirt tail "in" the j-frame carries nicely in my left boot top. My CW9 gets less than 10-15% carry time, that being mostly Sunday church or those other occasions when I'm wearing a sport coat or other dressier cover garment.

As for Bawanna's above offer on the SP-101 grip panels, y'all better jump on them quick. He made me a set 3 years ago and I wouldn't mind having more in different colors to match whatever boots I'm wearing for the day

jd

I have a set of the colonels ALL PINK grips for a model 36, if anyone is interested!!!~ Just sayin. He is color blind, u know. Just sayin

[Bawanna]

Gawd I miss you when your not around you old goat!

[ltxi]

My vote for the K9. My SP101 went to my sister many years back. A relatively heavy, Colt Detective size 'tweener, it didn't work for me. LW J-frame or just jump to a 3" steel K-frame here if I go revolver.

[Barth]

My vote for the K9. My SP101 went to my sister many years back. A relatively heavy, Colt Detective size 'tweener, it didn't work for me. LW J-frame or just jump to a 3" steel K-frame here if I go revolver.

+1
I've shot a friends 3" SP101 and rented a K9.
I'd take the K9 without hesitation.

But if you want a belt carry revolver?
My S&W 65-3 3" SS Heavy Barrel (K-Frame) is nothing short of outstanding.