GP100 22LR new to me but off to Ruger

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I posted this on the Ruger forum so if anyone hangs out there you not seeing doubles.

This weekend I picked up a used GP100 in 22LR at my local dealer. I had been wanting one of these but they don’t show up to often. I know there is always the online option but I try to keep it local if I can. Well anyways I took it home and while cleaning I noticed that the barrel was not centered to the frame. When cleaning there was a good bit of lead around the forcing cone. Now I know I could of taken the gun back to my dealer and they would of made it right but instead I called Ruger and it’s heading to NH . I sort of wish I noticed it prior to bringing it home I guess the but oh well. Then again I probably would of still taken it home.

It sure is pretty




Until you look down the barrel


Ruger said if it’s out of spec, which I would think it is, it will either be repaired or replaced. If they say it’s good to shoot then shoot it I will. Just seems way off to me.

It also looked real nice next to it’s elders - sitting between a 1975 Security Six and 1989 GP100 .357
 
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I have a S&W that was so crooked that when I had the barrel cut to 5" as was then allowed by IDPA, FLG just milled the rib flat and square with the frame so the Weigand ramp would be true. Later recut to 4" when they changed the rules.
 
I think you did the right thing. Ruger customer service has, IMhO, a pretty good reputation of making things right up to and including sending you a replacement revolver. I don't know what your gun store would have done but now there's one less clunker rattling around out there. Good work.

I've often thought about a 10-shot S&W 617 but the price is a little high. Let us know how yours works out. I may readjust my thinking.

P.S. Nice pictures!
 
HighValleyRanch said:
wow, that looks abit off!
Did you try shooting it first to see how the POI was?
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No didn’t try it. The rear site was adjusted way over to the right so I figured it was off. If Ruger said try it I would of but once I told them the measurements side to side they said send it n.
 
DaleA said:
I think you did the right thing. Ruger customer service has, IMhO, a pretty good reputation of making things right up to and including sending you a replacement revolver. I don't know what your gun store would have done but now there's one less clunker rattling around out there. Good work.

I've often thought about a 10-shot S&W 617 but the price is a little high. Let us know how yours works out. I may readjust my thinking.

P.S. Nice pictures!
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Yeah in retrospect I could see this as getting a clunker out of circulation. I like that. Ruger said turn around is 7-10 days unless it needs replacing then 3-4 weeks.

I hope in the end this one works out. I have come to enjoy revolvers and having in .22 just seemed right. In my area I don’t see many GP100 in .22 and the last one I did see new was something like $699. Online I see them around $600. I paid $400 for this.

Whatever happens I’ll update the post.
 
$400 is a good price ,especially if Ruger takes care of it. I bought mine new because the SW 617 I bought had a clocked barrel.I sent it back to Smith.While waiting I bought the GP.

Mine is a great shooter. After I got the 617 back , I usually take them both to the range. It is back and forth which one I shoot better. The 617 has the nicer trigger but the GP has for me better balance. The sights on the Ruger are easier for my old eyes.

Hope they fix you up. It is a very nice revolver.
 
lunger said:
$400 is a good price ,especially if Ruger takes care of it. I bought mine new because the SW 617 I bought had a clocked barrel.I sent it back to Smith.While waiting I bought the GP.

Mine is a great shooter. After I got the 617 back , I usually take them both to the range. It is back and forth which one I shoot better. The 617 has the nicer trigger but the GP has for me better balance. The sights on the Ruger are easier for my old eyes.

Hope they fix you up. It is a very nice revolver.
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I hope they fix it up as well. It was picked up on Tuesday and delivered today. Ruger sent me a confirmation email. I just can’t imagine it would be in spec the way it is. Then again what do I know.
 
At $400 I'd have bought it knowing the barrel was canted like that. You can find them online for $625 but then you have to pay shipping and FFL fees.
 
I see that on many I have looked at especially redhawks. Start inspecting them at gun shops and you will see it. As long as sights are straight I do not think it matters to them
 
You're not the original purchaser and yet Ruger covered it with their warranty?
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Ruger has no warranty, they just stand behind their products, and try hard to take care of their customers, original owner or not.
 
Hi folk - I received notice today that Ruger is replacing the gun.

I haven’t touch base with them to see when it will be shipped but for those interested:

UPS picked the gun up last Tuesday
The gun was delivered on Wednesday
On Thursday I received confirmation they received it
Today, Monday, around 10:30 I received an email stating that a gunsmith has taken possession of it - around 3:00 I was informed they are going to replace it

So far I am very impressed with Ruger’s service
 
Interesting that they can come out better to replace a gun than to fix it.
I recently read a similar case of a Major Big Name Boutique Semi-Custom 1911 shop replacing a dud instead of rebuilding it.

That says something about the manufacturing process and their craving for "good customer service" reviews that they will just throw away a gun.
 
I'm glad to hear that your experience is similar to mine. I have a Super Redhawk that they fixed after I blew the front site (whole sight assembly) off. Ya...I did that.
I am the 4th owner of that gun.
They sold me a shipping label for $30 after I shopped around and couldn't get a ship label from anyone for less than $90.

Then they ended up replacing the barrel/front sight and 5 internal parts because they didn't like the wear on them. The gun was built in 1998. All that and shipped back to me for $30 in just under 3 weeks due to testing and all. It is my second most favorite gun. My first is my GP100 in .357. Both guns have seen several thousand rounds through them now.

Good luck with your NEW pistol.
 
If you look at the OP's photos you can see that the problem is the frame itself is fatter on the right side than the left side. Ruger could not fix by adjusting (turning) the barrel so they are going to replace it.

Good eye and good job getting this done to your satisfaction.
 
As an update the replacement shipped last Friday and is at was delivered at my FFL yesterday. Heading there today to pick it. Assuming it’s good it’s been a total of 13 days for the time UPS picked it to when the new one was delivered to my FFL. Honestly that’s outstanding. Ruger has won a lifetime customer.
 
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