SP101 Barrel Fix

Green Republican · September 13, 2002, 11:17 PM

I have a Ruger SP101 with a barrel that's got a slight angle to the right. It, therefore, shoots a bit to the left. Anyone know who might be able to correct the problem and make it an accurate shooter? It's the gun and not me - I swear.
Thanks.

Dfariswheel · September 14, 2002, 12:18 AM

There seems to be a "run" on Ruger Sp-101's with the barrel not set at top-dead-center. This used to be a problem with the post-1972 Colt Detective Special's.

Best advice is to send it back to Ruger along with a sample target,
so they can see how far off it it's grouping.

Even if you're not the original owner, they will usually fix it for no charge.

C.R.Sam · September 14, 2002, 01:11 AM

Some have the barrels screwed into the frame crooked...
Others have the barrels under or over screwed so the barrel is straight but the sight is not vertical.

Either way, send it to Ruger. Call em first.

Sam

Green Republican · September 14, 2002, 05:40 AM

That's not an option. I've already sent it to Ruger and they were pathetic. I'm not even remotely difficult and don't want to waste your time with details (unless you really want me to). A S&W 60 seems like maybe the only fix.

Nevermind - It's outta here.

George Stringer · September 14, 2002, 07:20 AM

Anklepocket, a smith could index it properly for you. A tiny bit needs to be removed from the barrel shoulder so that it will screw in a tad more. George

Sisco · September 14, 2002, 11:15 AM

Is your SP new? If so find out if the dealer you bought it from is a Davidsons distributor. If he is take it back to him, you'll probably have a new one within a week.

**4V50 Gary** · September 14, 2002, 11:41 AM

Like Sam says, send it to Ruger and explain that the barrel is offset to the frame. Had a Vaquero that was that way and they corrected it.

C.R.Sam · September 14, 2002, 12:20 PM

Gary...
Did they replace the frame (new gun) or was it just the barrel that was mis-machined ?

Sam

**4V50 Gary** · September 14, 2002, 12:25 PM

Replaced the barrel. Either whoever threaded the bbl didn't do it right or the assembler didn't crank it on enough. Presently it wears a SS 44 Mag with a 4 5/8" bbl now but was longer and "offset." At my request, the barrel was swapped for a shorter one. In those days, the 44 Mag w/ 4 5/8" was not in the catalog.

Green Republican · September 14, 2002, 12:50 PM

Thanks Mr. Stringer. You've given hope to the weary.

September 13, 2002, 11:17 PM	#1
Green Republican Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2001 Posts: 243	SP101 Barrel Fix I have a Ruger SP101 with a barrel that's got a slight angle to the right. It, therefore, shoots a bit to the left. Anyone know who might be able to correct the problem and make it an accurate shooter? It's the gun and not me - I swear. Thanks.

September 14, 2002, 05:40 AM	#4
Green Republican Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2001 Posts: 243	That's not an option. I've already sent it to Ruger and they were pathetic. I'm not even remotely difficult and don't want to waste your time with details (unless you really want me to). A S&W 60 seems like maybe the only fix. Nevermind - It's outta here. Last edited by Green Republican; September 14, 2002 at 06:40 AM.

September 14, 2002, 11:15 AM	#6
Sisco Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 1999 Location: KS Posts: 1,558	Is your SP new? If so find out if the dealer you bought it from is a Davidsons distributor. If he is take it back to him, you'll probably have a new one within a week. __________________ "I don't mind it when stupid people say stupid things. Stupid people should be encouraged to say stupid things, that way we always know who the stupid people are." ~ Ted Nugent http://www.awbansunset.com/awcountdown_sm.gif

September 14, 2002, 11:41 AM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Like Sam says, send it to Ruger and explain that the barrel is offset to the frame. Had a Vaquero that was that way and they corrected it. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

September 14, 2002, 12:25 PM	#9
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,831	Replaced the barrel. Either whoever threaded the bbl didn't do it right or the assembler didn't crank it on enough. Presently it wears a SS 44 Mag with a 4 5/8" bbl now but was longer and "offset." At my request, the barrel was swapped for a shorter one. In those days, the 44 Mag w/ 4 5/8" was not in the catalog. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

September 14, 2002, 12:18 AM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	There seems to be a "run" on Ruger Sp-101's with the barrel not set at top-dead-center. This used to be a problem with the post-1972 Colt Detective Special's. Best advice is to send it back to Ruger along with a sample target, so they can see how far off it it's grouping. Even if you're not the original owner, they will usually fix it for no charge.

September 14, 2002, 01:11 AM	#3
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Some have the barrels screwed into the frame crooked... Others have the barrels under or over screwed so the barrel is straight but the sight is not vertical. Either way, send it to Ruger. Call em first. Sam

September 14, 2002, 07:20 AM	#5
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	Anklepocket, a smith could index it properly for you. A tiny bit needs to be removed from the barrel shoulder so that it will screw in a tad more. George

September 14, 2002, 12:20 PM	#8
C.R.Sam Senior Member Join Date: October 29, 1999 Location: Dewey, AZ Posts: 12,858	Gary... Did they replace the frame (new gun) or was it just the barrel that was mis-machined ? Sam

September 14, 2002, 12:50 PM	#10
Green Republican Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2001 Posts: 243	Thanks Mr. Stringer. You've given hope to the weary.