I have a shot at a Ruger GP-100, six-inch, made in 1999. Great condition. Price is good. What do you guys think?

I think you should take the question to a non-S&W Forum area. There is a section for non-S&W questions/comments on the Forum.

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I have a 4" GP100. Not a fan of longer barrels.
I think the DA trigger is around 30lbs! Of coarse I'm exaggerating, but that is what pulled me to the S&W side....much better trigger pull!

You could work on the trigger though and the guns are built for a lifetime of hot 357 if that's your thing.

Ruger makes good quality firearms. They are rugged and dependable. The 2 things I think an S&W beats Ruger at are lighter weight for same size and better double action trigger. Depending on what you want to use it for, it may or may not do that job well. I think the S&W is better looking, as well.

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I own a GP100. Personally I think the S&W 686 better looking, has a better out the box trigger pull, and much better sights. That said, the Ruger DA trigger can be made quite good without a lot of effort, there is no hole in the side, the sights are easily changed and the Ruger is very rugged. If I wanted the best out of the box revolver, I would go with a S&W 686.

Depends on the "good price ".

While I tend to favor 4" underlug guns, the GP100 is a brute strong design that will most probably outlive you and your immediate descendants.

And while I'm also partial to S&W prelocks for a number of reasons, if you like it, snag it. It can safely handle any sane 357 loadings and handle anything from punching paper up thru most 4 legged (and 2 legged) problems you might encounter.

It would still come down to the price vs what else I could choose for the price.

Just my solicited $.02.

I acquired a GP-100, 6", in a recent transaction in combination with another gun I really wanted. See this thread:

Ruger GP-100, comparing to S&W

I posted that thread because I am both more familiar with, AND like S&W revolvers (peer pressure from older siblings of my HS friends, no doubt). I have since taken it to the range a whopping 2 times, and actually fired it using a couple handfuls of rounds I can no longer afford to buy new (if I could even find them in this Midwest burgh!)

I agree with most of the comments made in the thread linked above. It is a very good, solid (heavy) revolver at a good price. It's a tank, like some all-steel vehicles with good suspensions, made in the distant past. Shooting 38's feel like 22's. .357's feel like .380's (my 3x fractured wrist loves this gun).

IF you can find it local to you, go for it. At prices I see in online auctions, plus shipping and FFL fees.... ummm no, I think I would rather pay a little more for the S&W 686.

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I would say if you like it, and it's in good condition, and if the price is right, to go for it. Although not as pretty or refined as a S&W 686, the GP-100 is a fine revolver in it's own right. I passed on a six inch GP-100 for a very good price several years ago an have always regretted it.

Very easy to lighten the trigger pull with the appropriate Wolff springs while maintaining reliability. Nothing wrong owning a handgun that will live at the range, not in the safe.

I have two GP-100's, a .357, and a .44 special. Both have very smooth DA action (but a longer pull than a S&W), and the SA's on mine are crisp. If the price is right, and you like the feel, buy it.

Note - I own S&W's, too. A lot of them. And I like them too.

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GP-100 is how they spell "brick outhouse" in Prescott.

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I think you'll never wear it out or have the side plate screws come loose.

If it's truly a good price you'll always be able to get your money back when selling it.

If it's blue that's a plus and half lug barrel would be even better. Nothing wrong with stainless .... just seems to be fewer in blue and half lug but .... I gravitate to the odd stuff from time to time.

I had a GP100 for a while. It was an excellent revolver and I am very sorry that I sold it.

I have one with the 3 1/2 inch barrel and it has been a great revolver. You can lighten the trigger pull easy enough if you feel the need. I am not shy about it handling full 357 loads either although I am a little shy of those these days.

The GP-100 is a solid, well built revolver.

Is it stronger than a K or L frame? Yes.

Does it have the same smooth action as those revolvers? No.

Rugers are great guns. I have plenty of them. Just not double action revolvers.They shine with every thing else IMHO.

If you like the GP-100, and you think it's a good deal, go for it.

One thing for certain, the revolver will probably outlast you.

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I've gotten rid of every Ruger I've managed to come up with. One day I saw a 3" GP100 for $399 and had the cash. Didn't even haggle. This one is a keeper. Fine trigger in both DA and SA. I added the Chig's zebrawood inserts. I think it looks pretty sharp.

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I have a bunch of S&W, but the GP100s can hang right with them at the range ...

Excellent revolver, as everyone else has said. Ideally, I'd jump all over a 4" gun at a good price, look at a 6" gun with less enthusiasm. I've got a Speed Six, which is all I need in a revolver. My shooting buddy put a spring kit in his 101, great trigger pull, but got light primer strikes, so there is a trade-off when you change springs.

I have a 6", full underlug, stainless, rubber handles. It's a .327 Fed Mag. You didn't say what caliber or price, but if the price is right for you, grab it! The springs are very easy to change out if you so desire, and the trigger assembly drops out pretty easily if it needs polished, or whatever guys do to those parts. I had a nice Lipsey 5", but traded it off for a S&W 629-6.
Good luck to you.

I have a 6 inch full underlug GP-100. I did smooth up the action, but other than that, no modifications. Mine shoots great with hard cast lead and jacketed bullets, accurate, produced excellent velocities, I have no complaints and I will not part with it.

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I have a 20 plus year old 6 inch with a few thousand rounds thru it. Can't imagine a more solid gun.

OP, will pictures be involved after you buy it?

I've never owned a GP-100 and there is only one comment here so far on accuracy. How do they compare overall with regard to accuracy in comparison with a Smith & Wesson? Anyone done any 25 or 50 yard group shooting from a benchrest?

I should have included more info in OP. GP-100 is SS, full underlug. Have handled and even fired. Trigger, even DA, is very good. Owner isn't original. Doesn't know if springs replaced. DA pull almost, but not quite, as good as my 66. Not as good as my 15 or my 25. FYI, my two best DA trigger pulls are my Taurus Tracker and my old Speed Six.

My opinion, if you fired it, like it and the price is "good", what are you waiting for? If I was in the same situation, it would be mine already!!!

A GP-100 is NOT stronger than an L frame, its heavier. People seem to get those mixed up. The difference between how S&W and Ruger manufacture their guns results in Ruger having to make a heavier gun to be as strong as the S&W. That said they are fine guns in their own right, but more weight doesn't always equal a stronger product.

I had a GP100 4in blue 357 in the late 80s. Loved it but sold it to fund a move to another state. Picked up another one in 2014, a stainless 3in 357 for home defense. They are a great quality revolver and on par with a Smith, just a different animal. No side plate, and the cylinder lock inside the frame is neat. This one is a keeper, they are a well made and designed gun. I also own a Smith 629, so a fan of both makes.

GP-100 from original post - got it - love it. Though lost in a sea of S&Ws and Colts, it joins my Speed-Six .357, my Blackhawk .41 Mag, and my Super Blackhawk .44 Mag.

I have a Security Six and love it and to me, that is the size gun a .357 should be not some gigantic thing the size of a .44 Mag. People talk about how extremely rugged Ruger GP-100's are and I wonder why this is important to them? Every gun I own has been plenty rugged enough for me, do these guys drop their guns on concrete a lot?

ANd you know this how??? Advertising copy or internet info??

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