GP100 and HKS speedloaders

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Hi everyone. First post here but I've been reading a while. Just ordered my first handgun. After careful consideration decided on a Ruger GP-100 with 3" barrel and fixed sights. Anyway, I read somewhere that the HKS speedloaders that are advertised for the GP-100 do not actually fit due to the GP-100's grips getting in the way. Before I try and get some shipped to Guam can someone tell me if that's true?

Finding the revolver I was looking for here was tricky. One place wanted $650 for a new GP100 !!! But I found a guy who was able to get me a new one for $430 shipped which is the best I could hope for out here. Hope to get it in the next two weeks depending on the mail. I have shot firearms for work and fun before, but never owned one and have never used a revolver. For some reason I am drawn to them. Last time I shot the M9 at the range it jammed several times and my mind was made up.
 
I own both the 3" fixed sight gp100 (my favorite home defense gun) and a six inch adj sight model. I also own some hks speedloaders that work wonderful for the gun. the grips are designed and do except speedloader's. heres a pic of my ruger's sorry for poor quality I'm working on that.
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again even though pic quality is poor. one can see the grip area near the cylinder "swing out" area is shaped to accomadate the speedloader including the hks type.
 
mbirds - you're very welcome. I hope you enjoy your 3 inch GP100 as much as I enjoy mine (and most folks enjoy theirs). It is a favorite of mine, for sure.
 
Does HKS make speedloaders specifically for the GP100 now? I know they used to advertise that their 586 and 686 speedloaders worked for the GP100 series. While that is true, I have found that they do not fit as well as they should. The Ruger cylinder is just a tad bit larger than the S&W and the HKS don't fit the Ruger as well as they fit the S&W.
 
Sorry for the late reply. I was traveling. The speedloaders arrived and the 586's do have the GP100 listed on the package under compatible firearms. There is a bit of play so I'm not too worried about the fit esp. after the other replies. I'm on my way to pick up the GP100-- took about a month for it to find its way to Guam. Can't wait to finally pick it up, since I had to get it sight unseen, relying on opinions here and on other sites.

EDIT: Picked up the GP-100. Beautiful!
 
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