SP101 PDF Ruger

Ruger SP-101 Ruger SP-101

Ruger SP-101 The Eye | File Listing

User Manual: PDF T E X T F I L E S

Open the PDF directly: View PDF .
Page Count: 39

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

FOR

RUGER®SP101

DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

For Product Service on This Model Please Call:

(603) 865-2442 (See p. 25)

STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.

Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.

THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE

TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR

PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.

KW/9-02 C

R12

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND

WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY

BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM

STAINLESS

STEEL

CALIBERS

.357, .38 SPECIAL

9mm, .22 & .32

WARNING

“Children are attracted to and

can operate firearms that can

cause severe injuries or death.

Prevent child access by always

keeping guns locked away and

unloaded when not in use. If you

keep a loaded firearm where a

child obtains and improperly uses

it, you can be fined or sent to

prison.”

ADVERTENCIA

State-By-State Warnings

Certain states require by law that their own specified warning

notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by

the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold

in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with

applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be

sold in these states, we include the following:

California:

“A los niños los atraen las armas

de fuego y las pueden hacer

funcionar. Ellos pueden causarses

lesions graves y la muerte. Evite

que los niños tengan accesso a las

armas de fuego guardándolas

siempre con llave y descargadas

cuando no las esté utilizando. Si

usted tiene un arma de fuego

cargada en un lugar en que un

niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa

indebidamente, le pueden dar una

multa o enviarlo a la carcel.”

Connecticut:

“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY

RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”

Florida:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL, AND PUNISHABLE BY

IMPRISONMENT AND FINE, FOR ANY ADULT TO

STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM IN ANY PLACE WITHIN

THE REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR UNDER 18

YEARS OF AGE OR TO KNOWINGLY SELL OR

OTHERWISE TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OR POSSESSION

OF A FIREARM TO A MINOR OR A PERSON OF

UNSOUND MIND.”

Maine:

“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A

CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION

WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE

SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE

TRIGGER LOCKS.”

Maryland:

“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause

death or serious injury. It is a crime to store or leave a loaded

firearm in any location where an individual knew or should

have known that an unsupervised minor would gain access to

the firearm. Store your firearm responsibly!”

Massachusetts:

“WARNING FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY

GENERAL: This handgun is not equipped with a device that

fully blocks use by unauthorized users. More than 200,000

firearms like this one are stolen from their owners every year

in the United States. In addition, there are more than a

thousand suicides each year by younger children and

teenagers who get access to firearms. Hundreds more die from

accidental discharge. It is likely that many more children

sustain serious wounds, or inflict such wounds accidentally on

others. In order to limit the chance of such misuse, it is

imperative that you keep this weapon locked in a secure place

and take other steps necessary to limit the possibility of theft

or accident. Failure to take reasonable preventive steps may

result in innocent lives being lost, and in some circumstances

may result in your liability for these deaths.”

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR KEEP A FIREARM,

RIFLE, SHOTGUN OR MACHINE GUN IN ANY PLACE

UNLESS THAT WEAPON IS EQUIPPED WITH A

TAMPER-RESISTANT SAFETY DEVICE OR IS STORED

OR KEPT IN A SECURELY LOCKED CONTAINER.”

New Jersey:

“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED

FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”

New York City:

“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS

ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPONS

STORAGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STORED

UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS

BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND

INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY OTHER

UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”

North Carolina:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM

THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A

REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW IS ACCESSIBLE

TO A MINOR.”

Texas:

“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE, TRANSPORT, OR

ABANDON AN UNSECURED FIREARM IN A PLACE

WHERE CHILDREN ARE LIKELY TO BE AND CAN

OBTAIN ACCESS TO THE FIREARM.”

Wisconsin:

“IF YOU LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN THE

REACH OR EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD YOU MAY BE

FINED OR IMPRISONED OR BOTH IF THE CHILD

IMPROPERLY DISCHARGES, POSSESSES, OR EXHIBITS

THE FIREARM.”

***************** *****

Please check with your licensed retailer or state police for

additional warnings which may be required by local law or

regulation. Such regulations change constantly, and local

authorities are in the best position to advise you on such legal

matters.

This firearm was originally sold

with a key-operated locking

device. While it can help provide

secure storage for your unloaded

firearm, any locking device can

fail. All guns are designed to fire

if they are loaded and the trigger

is pulled. Therefore, never install

the locking device inside the

trigger guard or in any way that

it can possibly pull the trigger!

Do not leave the keys in the lock.

The ultimate responsibility for

secure storage of any firearm

must depend upon its owner and

his or her individual

circumstances. Guns should be

securely stored unloaded, in a

secure location, separate from

their ammunition.

See “Storage Warning”, page 23.

NEVER INSTALL

LOCKING DEVICE

INSIDE TRIGGER GUARD

WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE

WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER?

Certain states and jurisdictions now require that all newly manufactured pistols

and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired

from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container

bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge.

At the time of retail sale in those jurisdictions, firearms dealers must forward

such test cartridge to a designated destination such as their State Police

Laboratory. As independent Ruger Distributors have nationwide markets without

territorial restrictions, we have decided to include a fired cartridge case with all

new Ruger pistols and revolvers, to minimize the possibility of inadvertent non-

compliance with these laws.

Retail customers located in other states, where laws or regulations do not require

the dealer to so act, may be assured that the fired cartridge case they receive with

the firearm at the time of retail purchase is proof that your new Ruger firearm

has undergone our normal test firing procedures during manufacture.

WARNING – LOCKING DEVICES

DO NOT INSTALL

INSIDE TRIGGER GUARD

INSTALL LOCK

AS SHOWN HERE

FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT

CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO

HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.

This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care

for your RUGER®SP101®revolver properly. Please contact us if you have

any questions about it.

Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly

carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live

ammunition. If you have any doubts about your ability to handle or use a

particular type of gun safely, then you should seek supervised instruction. Such

personalized instruction is often available from gun dealers, gun clubs or police

departments. If none of these sources can help you, write to the National Rifle

Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-7400. They will put you

in touch with a source of personalized instruction.

The person possessing a gun has a full-time job. You cannot guess; you cannot

forget. You must know how to use your firearm safely. Do not use any firearm

without having a complete understanding of its particular characteristics and

safe use. Remember: There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

State-By-State Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Information and Mechanical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operation of “Double-Action Only” Revolvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

To Load and Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

To Uncock (Decock) The Revolver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

To Unload or Eject Cartridge Cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Special Instructions for 9 mm Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Care of Stainless Steel Revolvers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Sight Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Service and Parts Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Parts Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

The Basic Rules of Safe Firearms Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ruger®, “SP101”®,and the Sturm, Ruger logo are registered U.S. trademarks.

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER®SP101® revolver is a double-action firearm which embodies

many features found in the famous RUGER®GP100®and RUGER®

SUPER REDHAWK® revolvers. The unique frame extension permits the use

of full wrap-around style grips of any desired configuration. This feature reduces

overall weight and contributes to a desirable muzzle of heaviness. The crane and

cylinder assembly of the SP101 revolver lock directly into the frame, both at the

rear of the cylinder and at the front of the crane. The ejector serves only as an

ejector – it does not rotate with the cylinder. All of this mechanism is readily

WARNING–ALTERATIONS

This product was designed to

function properly in its original

condition. Alterations can make it

unsafe. Do not alter any part or add

or substitute parts or accessories

not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Locking Devices 6 Cylinder Interlock 14

Alterations 8 Firing 16

Lead Exposure 10 Disassembly 19

Ammunition 11 Lubrication 22

Double-Action Only 12 Storage 23

Handling 13 Parts Purchasers 26

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.

removable without tools and dismantles, along with the cylinder/crane group,

into a small number of subassemblies for inspection and cleaning (See Figure 1).

The internal parts are installed either through the top or bottom of the grip-

frame; therefore, no side plate is needed. The resulting double solid frame

contributes greatly to the extraordinary strength and reliability of these

revolvers.

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.

NOMENCLATURE

FRONT SIGHT

MUZZLE

EJECTOR ROD

CYLINDER

TRIGGER GUARD PISTOL GRIP

INSERT

GRIP SCREW

CRANE LATCH

HAMMER PIVOT

ASSEMBLY

HAMMER

BARREL

TRIGGER

FRAME

FRONT SIGHT

HAMMER STRUT, MAINSPRING,

& MAINSPRING SEAT HAMMER ASSEMBLY

GRIP SCREW

HAMMER PIVOT ASSEMBLY

PISTOL GRIP

GRIP PANEL

LOCATOR

TRIGGER GUARD

ASSEMBLY

CYLINDER/CRANE

ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY PIN

Figure 1.

Figure 2.

Despite their many highly desirable features, Ruger revolvers–as with all

firearms–must at all times be handled with strict attention to correct safety

practices, and be inspected frequently to assure the gun is working properly.

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated

areas, cleaning firearms, or handling

ammunition may result in exposure to

lead and other substances known to the

state of California to cause birth defects,

reproductive harm, and other serious

physical injury. Have adequate ventilation

at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after

exposure.

SHOOTING OR CLEANING GUNS

MAY EXPOSE YOU TO LEAD

WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE

AMMUNITION

RUGER®SP101® revolvers are designed for use with cartridges of the

correct caliber which are manufactured in accordance with the U.S. Industry

Standards. Be certain to use proper cartridges of the correct caliber. See page 21

(“Care and Cleaning”) for important information on chamber cleaning.

Please refer to the Notes below regarding proper ammunition for the available

SP101 calibers.

Notes on Caliber .38 Special: .38 Special caliber revolvers are designed

specifically for modern higher-powered factory loaded cartridges, including .38

Special and .38 Special + P ammunition.

Notes on .357 Magnum caliber: This revolver is designed to fire factory loaded

.357 Magnum, .38 Special and .38 Special + P ammunition.

Special Ammunition Notice for .357 Revolvers marked “125 GR. BULLET”

only: Some revolvers have slightly shorter cylinders and frames and are

therefore limited to the use of .357 Magnum ammunition with a maximum

bullet weight of 125 grains and an overall loaded cartridge length of not

more than 1.57 inches. These revolvers are roll-marked with “125

GR.BULLET” on the right side of the barrel.

Ammunition containing heavier bullets or of a longer length may not permit

the cylinder to close or rotate! You may not even be able to fire the revolver if

you try to use longer or heavier bullets. Be sure the ammunition you wish to

use in the revolver will chamber freely, and will permit the cylinder to open,

close and rotate readily. Do not assume any ammunition will work without

checking it first.

All other .357 SP101 revolvers can use all standard factory .357 loads.

Notes on 9mm Parabellum Revolvers: This model is chambered for the 9mm

Parabellum (Luger) cartridge. A package of 9mm clips are supplied with the

revolver and are required to allow proper ejection of the 9mm rimless cases. See

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 9mm CLIPS, p. 14. Do not use any other 9mm

cartridges (9mm Short, 9mm Bergmann, etc.).

Because 9mm cartridges are manufactured worldwide for use in pistols,

revolvers, and submachine guns, it is possible to encounter cartridges which,

when fired, develop pierced primers. If this occurs, discontinue the use of the

particular brand or type of ammunition. The possibility of a pierced primer is

another complete reason why a shooter should always wear protective glasses to

shield his eyes. Use only metal jacketed bullets in 9mm revolvers. When a lead

bullet is fired, its base expands and a ring of lead is shaved off and deposited in

the shoulder area of the chamber. A build-up of lead rings can prevent proper

chambering of cartridges because 9mm cartridge mouths seat on the chamber

shoulders.

Notes on .22 Caliber Long Rifle: The .22 cal. model is a six-shot double action

revolver chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. The .22 Short, .22 Long and

.22 shot cartridges can also be fired from this model. It should be noted that

extensive use of the .22 Short cartridge can cause a “ring” to be cut in each

cylinder chamber which may interfere with the extraction of Long and Long Rifle

Cartridges.

Notes on Caliber .32 H & R Magnum: This six-shot SP101 chambered for the

Caliber .32 H & R Magnum cartridge will also chamber the .32 S & W cartridge

and the .32 S & W Long cartridge. The use of other than .32 H & R Magnum

cartridges, may, in some loadings, result in unsatisfactory accuracy.

For reasons noted above, revolver chambers should be cleaned regularly and

chamber cleaning should be the first corrective action when cartridges of the

correct caliber and type do not chamber properly.

WARNING –AMMUNITION

Death, serious injury, and damage

can result from the use of wrong

ammunition, bore obstructions,

powder overloads, or incorrect

cartridge components. Always wear

shooting glasses and hearing

protectors.

IMPROPER AMMUNITION

DESTROYS GUNS

AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE

WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR

ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN

CONNECTION WITH, OR AS THE RESULT OF, THE USE IN

THE SP101 REVOLVER OF FAULTY, OR NON-STANDARD, OR

“RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HAND LOADED (RELOADED)

AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE

FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED.

OPERATION OF

“DOUBLE-ACTION ONLY “ REVOLVERS

(This section applied only to “Double-Action Only” revolvers, identified by their

lack of a hammer spur)

The model you have selected is equipped with a special trigger mechanism that

permits only “double-action” firing. The hammer cannot be manually cocked,

since there is no full cock notch or hammer spur. The revolver can only be fired

by a relatively long (“double-action”) pull of the trigger which draws the hammer

rearward and then releases it to fire every shot.

It is important to note that the mechanism of the gun will not permit another

shot to be fired unless the trigger is first fully released and then pulled again.

The revolver has an internal transfer bar that will not allow the hammer to

contact the firing pin and fire the gun until the operator completely pulls the

trigger.

WARNING –DOUBLE-ACTION ONLY

Do not attempt to manually cock

the hammer! Since there is no full-

cock notch, the hammer will fall

forward when released, and if finger

pressure is applied to the trigger,

the revolver can fire. The automatic

safeties that prevent firing if the

hammer falls are deactivated if the

trigger is pulled. Do not touch the

trigger unless you intend to shoot

the revolver!

DO NOT COCK HAMMER

CAUTION: When firing the double-action only revolver,

be sure that the trigger is released completely to its fully

forward position before attempting to pull the trigger for a

subsequent shot. If the trigger finger is allowed to interfere with the

full recovery of the trigger (preventing it from moving through about

the last one-eighth inch of its forward movement), pulling the trigger

will not fire the revolver. The trigger must be fully released after each

shot is fired. This characteristic is found on all modern double-action

revolvers and “double-action only” pistols.

HANDLING

CARRYING: The SP101 revolver can be carried with all chambers loaded. When

the hammer and trigger are fully forward, the transfer-bar is lowered out of its

firing position and the hammer rests directly on the frame.

WARNING –HANDLING

DRY-FIRING

“Dry Firing” is practicing the trigger pull of the empty revolver for practice and

familiarity. The SP101 revolver can be dry-fired without damage to the firing pin

or internal components.

Be sure that the revolver is unloaded before handling. Be sure of your bullet

stop, even when dry-firing for practice. Do not dry-fire the revolver with the

plastic ‘safety disc’ on the cylinder.

If the trigger is held to the rear, the gun

can fire if the hammer strikes the

transfer bar. Note that it need not be a

deliberate effort to pull the trigger. Any

situation where the trigger attains its

rearward position and permits the

transfer bar to be interposed between the

hammer and the firing pin can cause the

cartridge under the firing pin to

discharge.

NEVER DROP OR STRIKE THE

REVOLVER – COCKED OR UNCOCKED

CARRY AND HANDLE THE REVOLVER

IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE

HAMMER AND TRIGGER WILL NOT BE

STRUCK.

NEVER CARRY ANY

REVOLVER WITH THE

HAMMER COCKED OR THE

TRIGGER HELD TO THE REAR

WARNING –CYLINDER INTERLOCK

2. Insert cartridges and gently close cylinder, making sure it is securely latched.

Do not “flip” the cylinder open or shut.

3. The revolver is now ready to fire, either “double-action” by pulling the trigger

through its complete arc for each shot, or “single-action” by cocking the

hammer and then pulling the trigger for each shot. The trigger pull is

somewhat shorter and lighter when the revolver is fired single action, and

this is the preferred mode for precise shots or target shooting.

FIGURE 3

LOADING THE REVOLVER.

➧

When correctly operated, the cylinder

cannot be opened when the hammer is

cocked, and the hammer/trigger

mechanism is not able to be operated

until the cylinder is locked shut.

However, this safety interlock can be

intentionally defeated if the crane latch is

depressed and the hammer is then

cocked while the cylinder is opened. If

the cylinder is then shut when the

hammer is cocked, the hammer may fall

and the gun may fire.

NEVER CLOSE OR OPEN

THE CYLINDER WHILE

THE HAMMER IS COCKED

TO LOAD AND FIRE

Be sure the revolver is pointed in a safe direction and is

never cocked while loading.

1. Press the crane latch and guide cylinder out of frame to the left to its loading

position (See Figure 3, below).

4. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.

5. DO NOT HOLD THE REVOLVER BY THE BARREL OR CYLINDER WHEN

FIRING.

CAUTION–DOUBLE ACTION FIRING

When firing in the double action

mode, be sure that the trigger is

released completely to its fully

forward position before pulling the

trigger for a subsequent shot. If

the trigger finger is allowed to

interfere with the full recovery of

the trigger (preventing it from

moving thru about the last one-

eighth inch of its forward

movement), the trigger cannot be

pulled again for another discharge.

The trigger must be fully released

after each shot is fired. This

characteristic is found in all

modern double-action revolvers

and “double-action only” pistols.

FULLY RELEASE

TRIGGER

BETWEEN SHOTS

When firing the SP101 revolver, be sure

all persons are a safe distance to the rear

of the shooter. When fired, all revolvers

discharge hot gas and particles of lead,

powder grains, or lubricant through the

clearance gap between the cylinder and

the rear of the barrel at high speed. This

can injure a person who is standing too

close to the revolver.

When firing the SP101 revolver (or any

revolver), always be certain that nothing

– including your hands – is in the path of

the hot gas and particles which are

discharged from the front and sides of the

cylinder.

When shooting, adequate eye protection

is essential. Shooters and bystanders

must wear shooting glasses. Hearing

protection must also be worn. Exposure

to shooting noise can damage hearing.

HOT GASES EXIT

BARREL/CYLINDER GAP

TO UNCOCK (DECOCK) THE REVOLVER

If your revolver is cocked, and you wish to let the hammer down to its forward

position (against the frame), proceed as follows: USE EXTREME CARE WHEN

ATTEMPTING TO DECOCK THE REVOLVER, AS THE THUMB SLIPPING

DURING THIS PROCESS CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IF

THE TRIGGER IS HELD TO THE REAR.

1. Make certain that the revolver is pointed in a safe direction (See Rule 2, Page

35).

2. Make certain both hands are dry and not impeded in any way – gloves,

bandages, cold, etc.

3. Grasp the revolver (if right handed) so that the thumb and forefinger of your

left hand are firmly holding the frame, forward of the trigger guard. Thus,

your left hand is in full control of the revolver (See Figure 4A, Page 17).

4. Place your right thumb firmly on the hammer spur and, with your thumb

securely in control of the hammer, squeeze the trigger only enough to permit

the hammer to ‘break free’ of the trigger. At that instant, IMMEDIATELY

RELEASE THE TRIGGER and then slowly permit the hammer, STILL

SECURE UNDER YOUR THUMB, to move fully forward to its resting position

against the frame. NOTE: It is imperative that finger pressure be removed

from the trigger just as soon as it is free of the hammer. Then, properly, the

trigger and hammer will move towards their fully forward rest positions

together (See Figure 4B, Page 17).

WARNING–FIRING

Practice this important gun handling skill with an unloaded revolver until you

have developed the proper control and ‘touch’ to decock your revolver safely. The

key to safe decocking is having the weight of the revolver controlled with one

hand, while the thumb and forefinger of the ‘shooting hand’ control the

hammer and trigger. Improperly restraining the trigger during this procedure

may result in the hammer not resting fully against the frame. If this should

occur, carefully repeat the procedure for decocking, steps 1–4 again.

UNCOCKING THE REVOLVER

FIGURE 4

A. With the thumb controlling the hammer

as shown (1), squeeze trigger to permit

hammer to ‘break free’ (2).

TO UNLOAD OR EJECT CARTRIDGE CASES

KEEP THE REVOLVER POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION!

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNLOAD WHEN THE HAMMER IS COCKED.

1. Uncock the revolver (See pp. 16 - 17)

2. Press crane latch. Guide cylinder out left of frame as for loading. The revolver

now cannot be fired.

3. Push head of ejector rod smartly toward rear of cylinder until it stops. This

action will extract cartridges or fired cases. Do not eject live cartridges onto

any surface where a primer might strike a solid object and discharge the

cartridge.

4. Check to be sure all chambers are empty.

B. When hammer is free, IMMEDIATELY

release trigger (3). Then lower hammer

slowly to its resting position completely

down against frame (4).

NOTE: When ejecting fired cartridge cases, position the revolver at a

high angle so the cases will come fully out of the chambers and not slip

under the ejector. This high angle positioning is not necessary when

ejecting unfired cartridges.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 9MM CLIPS

9mm revolvers require special clips to extract cartridges using the ejector rod

because this cartridge has no rim for the ejector to act against. Individual

cartridges may be fired without the clip, but will then require that each cartridge

or fired case be individually removed to unload the revolver.

TO LOAD CLIP:

Hold clip on outside diameter in one hand. With thumb and forefinger of

opposite hand, press cartridge’s extractor groove into clip until it snaps into

place. Continue until clip is fully loaded. Load cartridges, along with the clip,

into the cylinder.

CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE

DISASSEMBLY

Read instructions before disassembling a gun.

1. BE CERTAIN THE REVOLVER IS UNLOADED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY.

2. Using a properly fitting screwdriver, remove

grip screw. Remove pistol grip inserts from

grips. Grip panel locator may then be removed.

Pull grip downward off frame. Take care not to

lose the disassembly pin, which may fall free

when the grip is removed.

3. Cock the hammer. Insert disassembly pin

about one half its length into the hole at the

rear of the mainspring strut. Lacking a

disassembly pin, any similar instrument will serve (See Figure 5).

4. With thumb on hammer spur, squeeze trigger allowing hammer to go fully

forward. Lift out mainspring assembly. CAUTION: Do not remove the

disassembly pin until the mainspring assembly is reinstalled in the revolver at

the time of reassembly. Doing so will permit

the mainspring to fly off its strut with great

force and may cause injury.

5. Pull trigger and remove hammer pivot while

holding trigger in a rearward position. Lift

hammer out of the top of the frame while

trigger is held in a rearward position (See

Figure 6).

TO UNLOAD CLIP:

Eject clip and cases from cylinder. While holding clip on outside diameter, press

empty cases of clip for removal. Clip is now ready to be reloaded. Inspect clips

after each use. If broken, bent or cracked, discard and replace. Additional clips

can be purchased from out Newport, New Hampshire Service Department.

WARNING –DISASSEMBLY

Always unload a firearm before

cleaning, lubrication, disassembly

or assembly.

Never remove or install a loaded

cylinder – it can fire if dropped or

struck.

UNLOAD BEFORE CLEANING

Figure 5

Figure 6

NOTE: If you cannot supply sufficient force to the plunger using the mainspring

assembly as a “tool”, then use a screwdriver of appropriate size and insert

through hole in frame. It may be necessary to slightly depress the trigger while

removing the trigger guard assembly.

7. Cradle the revolver frame in your left hand and with the thumb of your right

hand press cylinder latch button, swing out cylinder assembly and remove it

forward from the frame.

8. Further disassembly is not essential for normal cleaning purposes. Any further

disassembly should only be undertaken by factory service personnel.

REASSEMBLY

AGAIN, BE CERTAIN REVOLVER IS UNLOADED!

Before starting reassembly, be certain that all components and the inside of the

frame are thoroughly clean. In particular the tongue on the front of the trigger

guard and its mating recess in the frame must be completely clean.

1. Replace cylinder and crane assembly in frame and close cylinder.

2. Hook front of trigger guard into recess in

frame (See Figure 7). Align pawl in its recess

in the frame and be sure transfer bar is in

correct position in frame then allow latch to

re-engage. If solid resistance is felt when

swinging trigger guard into frame, or if

trigger guard will not lock into position re-

check position of pawl and transfer bar (See

Figure 9).

TRANSFER

BAR

PAWL

6. Use mainspring assembly to depress trigger guard lock plunger located inside

frame at rear of trigger guard. Simultaneously pull down and remove trigger

guard assembly (See Figure 7 & 8).

Figure 7 Figure 8

Figure 9

NOTE: At this point in reassembly trigger should function to rotate and lock the

cylinder. Pull the trigger a few times, to check proper functioning, as always with

the revolver pointed in a safe direction.

3. Hold trigger in its rearward position and insert hammer into frame. Install

hammer pivot. Release trigger and permit hammer to go fully forward.

4. With hammer forward, insert mainspring assembly into frame. Position the

two ends of notch in the mainspring seat onto the matching projections of the

grip frame. (Note: The large notch in the mainspring seat should be forward to

allow clearance for the grip screw.) Hold mainspring assembly in position and

cock hammer. It may be necessary to move the mainspring assembly a little to

properly position the upper end of the mainspring strut to rest in recess in the

hammer. When the hammer is cocked, disassembly pin can be removed (It will

fall free).

5. Squeeze trigger and ease hammer down. Put the disassembly pin in its “nest.”

Push grip upward onto the frame, install grip panel locator and place pistol

inserts into position. Install and tighten grip panel screw.

6. Open and close cylinder. Function the trigger and hammer single action and

double action to be certain that all parts are working properly.

CARE AND CLEANING

ALWAYS BE CERTAIN THE REVOLVER IS UNLOADED BEFORE CLEANING.

The internal mechanism of the SP101 revolver can be lubricated without

disassembly. A few drops of light oil recommended as suitable for firearms,

applied periodically about the various frame openings, will work its way into the

mechanism parts. The exterior of the revolver and the bore and chambers should

be thoroughly cleaned and then wiped with an oily cloth if the gun is to be

stored. Do not apply excess lubrication.

To clean the revolver after firing, swing the cylinder out and clean the barrel

from the muzzle by running a cleaning rod with a solvent coated patch through

the bore several times. A bronze wire brush (of correct size for gun caliber)

attached to the cleaning rod should then be pushed the full length of the bore

several times. Again swab the bore with a solvent coated patch. Then wipe the

rod clean and, using a dry patch, swab the bore until it is clean. Examine the

bore to be sure that no fouling remains. Repeat the above procedure for each of

the five chambers.

Chambers must be thoroughly scrubbed to remove build-up of bullet metal and

firing residue. A dirty chamber can prevent full seating of a cartridge, which in

turn causes the cylinder to bind. DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE OIL TO

UNDERSIDE OF EJECTOR – AREA SHOULD BE WIPED DRY WITH OILY

CLOTH. Also, the underside of the ejector (‘star’) and the area of the cylinder

where the ejector seats, must be clean. Dirt can prevent the ejector from fully

seating. That condition can cause hard closing of the cylinder and interfere with

proper cylinder rotation.

STORAGE

GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!

Do not keep your revolver in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored.

These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be

perfectly dry.

TO RENDER THE REVOLVER INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, press the cylinder latch and swing the

cylinder outward. Check to be sure that each chamber is completely unloaded!

With a coin or screwdriver, unscrew the grip panels and remove the grips. Cock the

hammer and then insert the disassembly pin into the hole at the bottom of the

mainspring strut. Uncock the hammer, remove the hammer strut from the frame,

remove the hammer pivot from the frame, and lift the hammer out of the top of

the frame. Use a screwdriver to depress the trigger housing latch and remove the

trigger assembly from the bottom of the frame.

Store the hammer and the trigger assembly in different locations from the frame.

When disassembled in this manner, the revolver is inoperable. It is impossible to

fire the revolver until the trigger assembly and the hammer have been correctly

reassembled into the frame.

USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH

THE REVOLVER FOR STORAGE.

(SEE PAGE 6)

WARNING –LUBRICATION

Firing a revolver with oil, grease, or any

other material even partially obstructing the

bore may result in damage to the revolver

and injury to the shooter and those nearby.

Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on

ammunition. If the powder charge of a

cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may

not be ignited, but the energy from the

primer may be sufficient to push the bullet

into the bore where it may become lodged.

Firing a subsequent bullet onto the

obstructed bore may damage the revolver

and cause injury to the shooter and those

nearby. Use lubricants properly. You are

responsible for the proper care and

maintenance of your firearms.

IMPROPER LUBRICATION

DESTROYS GUNS

If lead bullet loads are fired extensively, lead build-up may cause cylinder

binding. Lubricate the cylinder crane gap with Break-Free® CLP or some other

lubrication which meets mil. spec. Mil-163460 to prevent this condition.

Never place or store any firearm in

such a manner that it may be

dislodged. Firearms should always be

stored securely and unloaded, away

from children and careless adults. Use

the locking device originally supplied

with this firearm for storage.

The use of a locking device or safety

lock is only one aspect of responsible

firearms storage. For increased safety,

firearms should be stored unloaded and

locked in a location that is both

separate from their ammunition and

inaccessible to children and any other

unauthorized person.

STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED

WARNING –STORAGE

To reassemble the revolver for firing, carefully reinsert the trigger housing into

the frame. Place the hammer into the top of the frame, and reinsert the hammer

pivot pin. Cock the hammer, reinstall the mainspring strut, and remove the

disassembly pin from the mainspring strut. Lower the hammer and replace the

grips on the revolver. The revolver is now reassembled and can be loaded and

fired normally.

While the revolver is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when

disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store a firearm with

the supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun

safe or other secure location, away from children and unauthorized adults.

Guns should always be stored securely, unloaded and separate from their

ammunition.

CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVERS

Revolvers made of stainless steel are more resistant to corrosion than blued steel

revolvers. However, in the interest of proper operation and long life of your

revolver, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate and apply an appropriate rust

preventative.

Sometimes surface discoloration may be noted, particularly in the grip area of

stainless steel revolvers, resulting from perspiration. Contact with some types of

holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting may also occur as a result of

the revolver being exposed to moisture, humidity, salt air or chemicals.

SIGHTS

.38 SPL, .357 Mag. & 9mm

The SP101 .38 SPL, .357 Mag. & 9mm revolvers are provided with fixed sights.

To change the front sight, drive out the pin in the barrel rib with a small punch

and lift out sight blade.

Rear sight Suggested sight picture

Top of front sight even with top

of rear sight. Front sight centered

in notch of rear sight. Target

bullseye centered on top of front

sight.

Minor discoloration can usually be removed by rubbing the stained area with an

abrasive ink eraser, crocus cloth, or a “metal polishing” compound. When using

any of these abrasives, proceed with care and use light pressure to achieve a

blending of ‘color’ with those areas that are not discolored.

External surfaces of the barrel, frame and cylinder should be cleaned and wiped

dry after use or after exposure to adverse conditions. If the revolver is to be

stored, coat it with a light film of oil or preservative. Where the revolver is in

continuing use, and the presence of oil or grease would be objectionable, then

the external surface can be coated (after cleaning and drying) with a paste wax

formulated for use on metals. Apply the wax sparingly, allow time for it to dry

hard, then buff lightly with a soft cloth. When applying the wax, take care that it

does not get into the mechanism or on the functioning parts such as the

hammer, trigger, crane latch, etc. A properly applied hard wax coating will not

interfere with gun handling and it will provide a measure of protection.

SIGHT ADJUSTMENTS

.22 LR & .32 H & R Magnum

The SP101 .22 LR & .32 H & R Magnum revolvers are equipped with sights

adjustable for windage. Each click of the rear sight adjustment screw will move

the point of bullet impact approximately 1/2” on the target at 25 yards using a 4”

barrel length.

To move the point of impact to the right: Turn the click screw counterclockwise.

To move the point of impact to the left: Turn the click screw clockwise.

SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY

If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®

SP101 revolver please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service

Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all

circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your revolver to the

factory for repair, or order parts for it, please comply with the following

suggestions for prompt service:

SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR

RUGER®SP101 revolvers returned to the factory for repair should be sent

to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee

St., Newport, New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603) 865-2442.

Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.

The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and localities, do

not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from purchasing or

possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the manufacturer for

repair. However, before you ship your revolver to us, be certain that your State or

locality does not have a law or regulation which will prohibit you from receiving

the revolver from us after it has been repaired. If such receiving is prohibited,

then please have a Federally Licensed firearms dealer ship the gun to us. If your

revolver is sent to us by a dealer, it will be returned to him after being repaired.

If a handgun (pistol or revolver) is shipped by an individual who does not hold a

Federal Firearms License, it must be shipped via U.P.S. (Next Day Air) Persons

who do not hold a Federal Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from

shipping a handgun by Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are

impounded by the Post Office.

WARNING–BEFORE SHIPPING ANY

FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT

AND ITS CYLINDER ARE UNLOADED. DO

NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.

DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO BE

COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR

DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT. Please do not include holster, grip panels, or other

accessories with a firearm being shipped to the factory for service. Always insure

your shipment.

Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number, serial

number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you have

experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done. Merely stating

that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information.

Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $20.00

shipping and handling charge. The charge for metal refinishing the RUGER®

SP101 revolver is $50.00 plus a $20.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom

gunsmithing service or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger

Product Service Departments.

ORDERING PARTS

Please contact the New Hampshire Product Service Department for parts

availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER®SP101

revolvers should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Product Service

Department, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773, 603-865-

2442. We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D. orders. Payment in the

form of a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard must accompany your order.

Credit Card orders must include the account number, expiration date and

whether it is a Visa or Mastercard account. Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus

$3.50 shipping and handling charge. Order parts by Part Name and Part Number

and include the entire serial number of the firearm for which the parts are being

ordered. There is a minimum net labor charge of $20.00 plus $20.00 shipping

and handling charge if the parts are factory fitted. All factory fitted parts are fit

on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts.

WARNING –PARTS PURCHASERS

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be

absolutely certain that any parts ordered from the

factory are correctly fitted and installed. Firearms

are complicated mechanisms and IMPROPER

FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT IN A

DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO

THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO THE

SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The

purchaser and installer of parts must accept full

responsibility for the correct adjustment and

functioning of the revolver after such installation.

PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY

Barrels, cylinders, cylinder/crane assemblies and a number of other component

parts must be fitted at the factory. Company policy is to proof-test and/or

function fire all barrels after fitting to the frames in which they are to be used.

This procedure ensures maximum protection to our customers. The special

proof-test ammunition used in this testing is sold only to bonafide firearms

manufacturers and is not available to gun shops, gunsmiths, or individuals.

Because the frame of the RUGER®SP101 revolver is a serial numbered

component, it is defined as a “firearm” by Federal law and is not sold as a

separate component.

*Parts designated by an asterisk must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on

an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return

any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See

“Warning – Parts Purchasers”, p. 26.

CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken,

malfunctioning, or badly worn parts should not be fired.

RUGER®SP101®REVOLVER

PARTS LIST

Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.

SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING

(See Exploded View on Page 33)

Part Name Part No. Model

* Barrel, 2 1/4” KW00625 SP101 - .357 cal.

* Barrel, 3 1/16” KW00626 SP101 - .357 cal.

* Barrel, 2 1/4” KW00601 SP101 - .38 Special

* Barrel, 2 1/4”, Extended Frame KW00640 SP101 - .38 Special

* Barrel, 3 1/16” KW00602 SP101 - .38 Special

* Barrel, 2 1/4” KW00617 SP101 - 9mm

* Barrel, 3 1/16” KW00616 SP101 - 9mm

* Barrel, 2 1/4” KW00607 SP101 - .22 cal.

* Barrel, 4”, Half Shroud KW00620 SP101 - .22 cal.

* Barrel, 4”, Full Shroud KW00606 SP101 - .22 cal.

* Barrel, 3 1/16” KW00612 SP101 - .32 H&R

* Barrel, 4”, Full Shroud KW00611 SP101 - .32 H&R

Cable Lock, 10”, Not Illustrated PM120A All SP101 Models

Case Only, Small RGC-S All SP101 Models

Center Pin Lock KW05300 All SP101 Models

Center Pin Rod KW05400 SP101 - .38 Special, 9mm, .22 cal., .32 H&R .

Center Pin Rod KW05410 SP101 - .357 cal.

Center Pin Spring KW03400 SP101 - .38 Special, 9mm, .22 cal., .32 H&R

Center Pin Spring KW03410 SP101 - .357 cal.

Clip, Full Moon, 10 per package W06400-10 SP101 - 9mm

* Crane & Crane Pivot Assembly KW00800A SP101 - .38 Special, 9mm, .22 cal., .32 H&R

Part Name Part No. Model

* Crane & Crane Pivot Assembly KW00812A SP101 - .357 cal.

* Crane Latch KW00900 All SP101 Models

* Crane Latch Pivot KW02700 All SP101 Models

Crane Latch Spring KE-57 All SP101 Models

Crane Latch Spring Plunger KH05100 All SP101 Models

* Crane Pivot Lock Plunger KH06700 All SP101 Models

* Crane Pivot Lock Spring KH07600 All SP101 Models

* Cylinder KW00100 SP101 - .357 cal. or .38 Special

* Cylinder KW00116 SP101 - .357 cal.

* Cylinder KW00104 SP101 - 9mm

* Cylinder, 6-shot KW00102 SP101 - .22 cal.

* Cylinder, 6-shot KW00103 SP101 - .32 H&R

Cylinder Latch KW04501 All SP101 Models

Cylinder Latch Pivot KH01400 All SP101 Models

Cylinder Latch Plunger KE-51 All SP101 Models

Cylinder Latch Spring KH05000 All SP101 Models

Disassembly Pin E-63 All SP101 Models

* Ejector KW01817 SP101 - .357 cal.

* Ejector KW01800 SP101 - .38 Special

* Ejector KW01805 SP101 - 9mm

* Ejector KW01802 SP101 - .22 cal.

* Ejector KW01803 SP101 - .32 H&R

Ejector Alignment Pin, (2 Req’d.) KE-35 All SP101 Models

* Ejector Retainer KW02400 All SP101 Models

Ejector Rod KW02300 All SP101 Models

Ejector Spring KW02500 SP101 - .38 Special, 9mm, .22 cal., .32 H&R

Ejector Spring KW02510 SP101 - .357 cal.

Part Name Part No. Model

Ferrule (Right Side), Not Illustrated

W01014 All SP101 Models

Ferrule (Left Side) W01015 All SP101 Models

* Firing Pin KH02100 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm, .32 H&R

* Firing Pin KXR02100 SP101 - .22 cal.

Firing Pin Rebound Spring KE-48 All SP101 Models

Front Latch KW03100 All SP101 Models

Front Latch Pivot Lock KH07500 All SP101 Models

Front Latch Pivot Lock Spring KH07700 All SP101 Models

Front Latch Pivot Pin KW05600 All SP101 Models

Front Latch Spring KE-57 All SP101 Models

Front Latch Spring Plunger KW06800 All SP101 Models

Front Sight W03602 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm

Front Sight W03603 SP101 - .22 cal.

Front Sight W03604 SP101 - .32 H&R

Front Sight Cross Pin KW02600 All SP101 Models

Grip, 1 Piece Rubber, No Inserts W01000 All SP101 Models

Grip with Plastic Inserts W21000 All SP101 Models

(Disassembly Pin & Screw Included)

Grip Inserts, Black Plastic (Sold in Pairs Only) W21018 All SP101 Models

Grip Inserts, Wood (Sold in Pairs Only) WI All SP101 Models

Grip Panel Locator W03300 All SP101 Models

Grip Panel Screw KW01300 All SP101 Models

* Hammer Assembly KW24000 All SP101 Models

* Hammer Assembly, Spurless, Not Illustrated KW24004 All SP101 Models

* Hammer Dog KW01900 All SP101 Models

Hammer Dog Pivot Pin KE-22 All SP101 Models

Part Name Part No. Model

Hammer Dog Spring KE-57 All SP101 Models

Hammer Dog Spring Plunger KH05100 All SP101 Models

Hammer Pivot Assembly KE-16 All SP101 Models

Hammer Strut KT01500 All SP101 Models

Hammer Strut Mainspring KW00401 All SP101 Models

Hammer Strut Mainspring Seat KT00500 All SP101 Models

Pawl KW00700 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm

Pawl KW00701 SP101 - .22 cal., .32 H&R

Pawl Plunger KH05100 All SP101 Models

Pawl Plunger Spring KH05000 All SP101 Models

Rear Sight Adjustment Screw W05900 SP101 - .22 cal., .32 H&R

Rear Sight Blade W05902 SP101 - .22 cal., .32 H&R

Rear Sight Spring MR05907 SP101 - .22 cal., .32 H&R

* Recoil Plate KMR02000 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm, .32 H&R

* Recoil Plate KXR02000 SP101 - .22 cal.

Recoil Plate Cross Pin KE-49 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm, .32 H&R

Recoil Plate Cross Pin KH04900 SP101 - .22 cal.

Safety Insert W10000 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm, .32 H&R

Safety Insert W10002 SP101 - .22 cal.

Transfer Bar KW01700 SP101 - .357 cal., .38 Special, 9mm, .32 H&R

Transfer Bar KW01701 SP101 - .22 cal.

* Trigger Assembly KW23900 All SP101 Models

* Trigger Guard KW00300 All SP101 Models

Trigger Guard Latch KW04600 All SP101 Models

Trigger Guard Latch Pin KE-22 All SP101 Models

Trigger Guard Latch Spring KW03800 All SP101 Models

Trigger Link KW07100 All SP101 Models

Part Name Part No. Model

Trigger Link Pin KH06400 All SP101 Models

Trigger Link Plunger KW03700 All SP101 Models

Trigger Pivot Pin KE02800 All SP101 Models

Trigger Plunger KH03200 All SP101 Models

* PARTS SO MARKED MUST BE FACTORY FITTED

SP101®

EXPLODED VIEW

SP101

REVOLVER MECHANISM

KW05400 CENTER PIN ROD

KW05300 CENTER PIN LOCK

KW01700 TRANSFER BAR

KH02100 FIRING PIN

KW04000 HAMMER

KW00900 CRANE LATCH

KW00700 PAWL

KT01500

HAMMER STRUT

KW00401 MAINSPRING

KT00500 MAINSPRING SEAT

KW02300 EJECTOR ROD

KW03100 FRONT LATCH

KE-57 & KW06800

FRONT LATCH SPRING & PLUNGER

KW04501 CYLINDER LATCH

KW03900 TRIGGER

KW07100 TRIGGER LINK

KW03700 TRIGGER LINK PLUNGER

KW03800 TRIGGER GUARD LATCH SPRING

KW04600 TRIGGER GUARD LATCH

THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING

We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful

purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that

ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in

a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are

used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and

satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.

Firearms do not cause accidents! Firearms accidents are almost always found

to have been the result of carelessness, or ignorance on the part of the shooter

of the basic rules of safe gun handling.

The following rules must be observed by gun users at all times. Safe gun

handling is not just desirable, it is absolutely essential to your safety, the safety

of others, and the continuation of gun ownership and sport shooting as we

know it today.

1. LEARN THE MECHANICAL AND HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING.

Not all firearms are the same. The

method of carrying and handling

firearms varies in accordance with the

mechanical provisions for avoiding

accidental discharge and the various

proper procedures for loading and

unloading. No person should handle

any firearm without first having

thoroughly familiarized himself with

the particular type of firearm he is

using, and with safe gun handling in

general.

2. ALWAYS KEEP THE

MUZZLE POINTED IN A

SAFE DIRECTION.

Be sure of the bullet stop behind your

target, even when dry-firing. Never let

the muzzle of a firearm point at any

part of your body or at another

person. This is particularly important

when loading or unloading a firearm.

In the event of an accidental

discharge, no injury can occur as long

as the muzzle is pointing in a safe

direction. A safe direction means a

direction which will not permit a

discharged bullet to strike a person, or to strike an object from which the

bullet may ricochet.

RUGER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE

USING THIS FIREARM.

A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a

wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make

it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever

you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in

which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off

the trigger until you are ready to shoot.

3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN

USE.

Firearms should be loaded only when

you are in the field or on the target

range or shooting area, ready to shoot.

Firearms and ammunition should be

securely locked in safes, racks or

cabinets, or by using the locking

device supplied with the firearm when

not in use. Ammunition should safely

be stored separate from firearms.

Store your firearms out of sight of

visitors and children. It is the gun

owner’s responsibility to be certain

that children and persons unfamiliar

with firearms cannot gain access to

firearms, ammunition, or

components.

4. BE SURE THE BARREL IS

CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE SHOOTING.

Even a bit of mud, snow or excess

lubricating oil or grease in the bore

may cause the barrel to bulge, or

even burst on firing, and can cause

serious injury to the shooter and

bystanders. Be sure that you are

using ammunition of the proper

caliber and loading for the gun you

are using. If the report or recoil on

firing seems weak, or doesn’t seem

quite right, CEASE FIRING IMMEDIATELY, unload your firearm, and check to

be sure that no obstruction has become lodged in the barrel.

5. BE SURE OF YOUR

TARGET BEFORE YOU

SHOOT.

Don’t shoot unless you know

exactly where your bullet is going

to strike. Be sure of the bullet

stop behind your target, even

when dry-firing with an unloaded

gun. If you are in the field

hunting, do not fire at a

movement or noise. Take the time

to be absolutely certain of your

target before you pull the trigger.

6. WEAR SHOOTING

GLASSES AND HEARING

PROTECTORS WHEN

YOU SHOOT.

All shooters should wear

protective shooting glasses and

adequate hearing protectors when

shooting. Exposure to shooting

noise can damage hearing, and

adequate eye protection when

shooting is essential.

7. NEVER CLIMB A TREE

OR FENCE WITH A

LOADED FIREARM.

Put the firearm down carefully

before climbing a fence, and

unload it before climbing or

descending a tree or jumping

over a ditch or other obstruction.

Never pull or push a loaded

firearm toward yourself or

another person. When in doubt,

or whenever you are about to do

anything awkward, unload your

gun!

8. DON’T SHOOT AT A

HARD SURFACE, OR AT

WATER.

Bullets can glance off many

surfaces like rocks or the surface

of water and travel in

unpredictable directions with

considerable velocity.

9. NEVER TRANSPORT A

LOADED FIREARM.

Firearms should always be

unloaded before being placed in a

vehicle. A suitable carrying case

or scabbard should by used to

carry an unloaded firearm to and

from the shooting area.

10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC

BEVERAGES WHEN

SHOOTING.

Don’t drink until the day’s

shooting is over. Handling

firearms while under the

influence of alcohol in any form,

or medications that could affect

your judgment or co-ordination,

constitutes a criminal disregard

for the safety of others.

A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY

ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS

One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management

has remained in the same family since starting in business, Sturm,

Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop

occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In

January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea,

William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .22

caliber autoloading pistol–a design which was so successful that it

became the cornerstone upon which one of the most comprehensive

lines of sporting firearms ever made in America was established. After

Alex Sturm’s death in 1951, William B. Ruger continued to direct the

company alone and today, William B. Ruger, Jr. continues to provide

guidance which has made this company a sound and successful

enterprise.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, in this relatively short time, has established

itself as a leading small arms design organization, developing a unique

and broad line of fine quality sporting, military and police firearms to

become one of the world’s most famous producers of revolvers, pistols,

rifles and shotguns. Since 1949 Ruger craftsmen have built many

millions of firearms.

During its five decades of growth and progress under the leadership of

William B. Ruger, the company developed a business philosophy and

implemented policies which represent a constructive influence in the life

of modern America. From the beginning, Sturm, Ruger & Company

played a positive role in conservation efforts and has supported the

interests of shooters through such groups as the National Rifle

Association, National Shooting Sports Foundation, and many regional

sportsmen’s organizations.

The company has always endeavored to market its firearms for

constructive and recreational purposes, to emphasize the traditional

aspects of shooting, to render meaningful public services and to

encourage shooters in constructive, responsible, and safe participation in

the shooting sports. Its motto is “Arms Makers For Responsible

Citizens.”

Today, Sturm, Ruger & Company is particularly mindful of those

elements which have contributed to the creation of its success, and

extends heartfelt thanks to its many loyal employees and customers.

A current catalog of Ruger firearms is available free upon request to

Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., Southport, CT 06890

WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN

PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM

The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any

seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written

warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be

designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a

“full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. has elected not to

provide any written warranty, either “limited” or “full”, rather than to

attempt to comply with the provisions of the Magnuson-Moss Act and

the regulations issued thereunder. There are certain implied

warranties under state law with respect to sales of consumer goods. As

the extent and interpretation of these implied warranties varies from

state to state, you should refer to your state statutes. Sturm, Ruger &

Company wishes to assure its customers of its continued interest in

providing service to owners of Ruger firearms.

STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.

Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.

http://www.ruger.com

“Arms Makers For Responsible Citizens” ®

A COPY OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ANY RUGER

FIREARM IS AVAILABLE FROM THE FACTORY FREE ON REQUEST.

THESE INSTRUCTION MANUALS CONTAIN IMPORTANT

WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE UNDERSTOOD

BEFORE USING THESE FIREARMS.

“RUGER”, the Sturm, Ruger logo, “SINGLE-SIX”, “BLACKHAWK”, “REDHAWK”, “SECURITY-SIX”,

“SPEED-SIX”, “SERVICE-SIX”, “BEARCAT”, “OLD ARMY”, “10/22”, “MINI-14”, “MINI THIRTY”,

“RANCH RIFLE”, “M77”, “77/22”, “77/44”, “77/50”, “GP-100”, “SP101”, “P-85” and “VAQUERO”

are registered U.S. trademarks.

“77/17” & “Gold Label” are Ruger trademarks.

SP101 PDF Ruger

Ruger SP-101 Ruger SP-101

Ruger SP-101 The Eye | File Listing

Navigation menu

Versions of this User Manual:

Views

Navigation