A S&W purist tries a Ruger GP100
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Texas Star
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That isn't a sizzling deal, but is a good one. I think you'll like that gun enough that you'd have paid more and been content.
I sold my M-686 and got a four-inch GP-100 about nine years ago. I prefer the ruggedness and balance of the Ruger, although I like some other S&W's better than some Rugers.What sort of wood is the Hogue grip? Is it a laminate?
Snake Plissken
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Yea Hogue laminate
Black_Sheep
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This 6" GP100 shot 3/4" groups @ 25 yards off a rest, I sold it to finance the purchase of a 3" Model 65. I will own another GP 100 someday...
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Dragonfly
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It's fun to see this thread revived after almost two years--I still have (and still like!) the GP100 and my daughter still enjoys shooting her Mini-Bolt. Here's a shot from last Fall -- you can see she's grown into it a bit more.
Good luck with the challenges facing you guys in the upcoming weeks and months--let's hope you fare better than we have!
Good luck with the challenges facing you guys in the upcoming weeks and months--let's hope you fare better than we have!
Every S&W fan should own at least one Ruger GP100. After all, variety is the spice of life. The Ruger DA revolver has many great design features. The S&W also. I must admit though, since the introduction of the lock, and MIM parts, the Rugers do look better.
Frank46
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One our local cable channels here in Louisiana had a short show on Ruger handguns. They featured a GP-100 competition model that looked very nice. Wonder how long before it hits the stores?. Frank
sipowicz
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I have one around here somewhere...
Ruger makes for darn fine revolvers! I've never owned the GP100 but a friend has one that he lets me shoot sometimes. I do have the GP's little brother, the SP101 and it is a great little shooter too.
Congratulations on a beautiful gun. I've always believed that those that restrict themselves to only one brand of fire arms is missin' out on some great guns and some great fun....
Ya done GOOD!
Congratulations on a beautiful gun. I've always believed that those that restrict themselves to only one brand of fire arms is missin' out on some great guns and some great fun....
Ya done GOOD!
Badkarma 1
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Nice thread revival!
I bought a brand new GP100 over a year ago and its at 500 rounds of assorted .38 and .357 at the moment. I found a pair of original GP grips the ones with the wood insert, and it made a big improvement over the Hogue's that came with it. This is my knock about .357 and stays loaded with the 125gr Rem. JHPs.
This past summer I found a Speed Six with 2.75 inch barrel..now here's a real nice packin revolver and I prefer it to the SP. both are stainless and both go to the range regularly. A really nice pair of working sixguns indeed!
Dale
I bought a brand new GP100 over a year ago and its at 500 rounds of assorted .38 and .357 at the moment. I found a pair of original GP grips the ones with the wood insert, and it made a big improvement over the Hogue's that came with it. This is my knock about .357 and stays loaded with the 125gr Rem. JHPs.
This past summer I found a Speed Six with 2.75 inch barrel..now here's a real nice packin revolver and I prefer it to the SP. both are stainless and both go to the range regularly. A really nice pair of working sixguns indeed!
Dale
reerc
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Good review on a good find. We'll done, sir.
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Dragonfly
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Nice to see my thread from more than two years ago is still generating interest! I still have the GP100 and my daughter still enjoys shooting--she still enjoys her Henry Mini Bolt but now enjoys shooting some centerfire firearms as well!
MrTrolleyguy
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No! Wait, don't buy my Ruger
Thanks DraonFly for this tread.
Reading it I realized that I do not really want to see my GP100 which is in the classified forum right now. I would regret it for years. Like the lover that got away! I have thee guns up. My extra 686 is sold as is the 36-7. If this was a Ruger forum that would probably be gone also. I am going to withdraw it before it is too late.
Joe
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Thanks DraonFly for this tread.
Reading it I realized that I do not really want to see my GP100 which is in the classified forum right now. I would regret it for years. Like the lover that got away! I have thee guns up. My extra 686 is sold as is the 36-7. If this was a Ruger forum that would probably be gone also. I am going to withdraw it before it is too late.
Joe
I love this forum!
Nframecollector
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Very nice! I was at a LGS yesterday and they had a used sp101 and a used security six. I examined them both and I think I'll go back and negotiate for the security six. I liked the SS finish better than the newer finish on the sp101. Whichever one I decide on it will be my first Ruger double action revolver!
I agree. I shot a 6" GP100 today, my first time with a Ruger wheel gun, and was impressed by the double action trigger. It was factory stock and the trigger was every bit as smooth as a Smith. Trigger pull was also lighter than a stock Smith. Single action trigger didn't compare to a Smith but overall, I liked it a lot.
Rise from the grave!
I too own a couple Ruger GP100 revolvers. A 4" stainless steel and a blued 3" with fixed sights. I like the GP100. I'm a dye-in-the-wool S&W man, but the GP100 has it place. I'm very happy to have a couple of them in my safe.
I don't have a photo of my 3" GP100 yet.
I too own a couple Ruger GP100 revolvers. A 4" stainless steel and a blued 3" with fixed sights. I like the GP100. I'm a dye-in-the-wool S&W man, but the GP100 has it place. I'm very happy to have a couple of them in my safe.
I don't have a photo of my 3" GP100 yet.
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