In 1986, Ruger introduced the rugged and reliable ... of the GP100 but in a more compact package. In 1989 the snub nose five-shot SP101 series was launched. Unlike the GP100, which has only ...

Key Point: The snub-nosed revolver era began soon after World War II, but Ruger brought it into ... or in a shoulder, ankle holster, or even coat pocket. Snub-nose revolvers, as well as revolvers ...

The small, handy revolver, although not exactly fun to shoot, was discrete enough to sit in a desk or bedside table, or in a shoulder, ankle holster, or even coat pocket. Snub-nose revolvers ...