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weldonjr2001 · April 25, 2013, 04:57 PM

I carry my 4" GP100 in a large Tommy' gunpack on a rare occasion just to get it out of the safe. I carry my 3" SP101 much more often in a medium Tommy's or a Kabar gunpack.

The GP100 compensates for its extra size with an extra shot, better sights, and a better trigger, but the SP101 just carries so much easier for me.

I must admit that since I got my .357 LCR, I carry it more than the other two combined. It has the best factory trigger of the three, and carries like a dream.

Of course always have my trusty LCP in the weak side front pocket.

The 4" does get 1450 fps out of the Remington 125 grain SJHPs I carry versus 1350 fps for the 3", down to 1250 fps for the <2" LCR, which is a factor to be considered. (Too lazy to get up and go look at my chronograph spreadsheet but will if asked the exact velocities and corresponding muzzle energies).

April 25, 2013, 04:57 PM	#31
weldonjr2001 Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2001 Location: San Antonio, Tx. Posts: 462	I carry my 4" GP100 in a large Tommy' gunpack on a rare occasion just to get it out of the safe. I carry my 3" SP101 much more often in a medium Tommy's or a Kabar gunpack. The GP100 compensates for its extra size with an extra shot, better sights, and a better trigger, but the SP101 just carries so much easier for me. I must admit that since I got my .357 LCR, I carry it more than the other two combined. It has the best factory trigger of the three, and carries like a dream. Of course always have my trusty LCP in the weak side front pocket. The 4" does get 1450 fps out of the Remington 125 grain SJHPs I carry versus 1350 fps for the 3", down to 1250 fps for the <2" LCR, which is a factor to be considered. (Too lazy to get up and go look at my chronograph spreadsheet but will if asked the exact velocities and corresponding muzzle energies).