New Ruger GP-100

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DeadEyeJack

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I'm posting this for three reasons.

First, in the case with my new revolver I found a small plastic bag in which is small copper, or copper colored, rod and I am really hoping someone can educate me as to it's purpose.

Secondly, I'd like to do a short review on one particular subject that always seems to come up when comparing Rugers and Smiths. We've all seen the many discussions about Ruger's trigger pull as compared to a Smith and Wesson's. Now, I have several Smith revolvers and their triggers are, in one word, exceptional. As for the GP-100, out of the box, I was surprised at just how crisp the trigger is. In single action, the break is so clean that I almost can't tell the difference in the amount of pressure between simply resting my finger on the trigger and dropping the hammer. The double action, while being slightly heavier than the Smith's, is still nowhere near the point of being uncomfortable and it was rather easy to find the tipping point just before releasing the hammer. With that said, I do still prefer the triggers on my Smiths, however I cannot go as far as to call the Ruger, in any way, inferior. Different, yes, but not inferior.

Last but not least, I just got a beautiful new gun and I had to post something. :D

Anyway, thanks guys for the help with that little rod. I really appreciate it.
DEJ

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that small copper colored is for decompressing the mainspring for disassembling the trigger group and hammer. The ruger revolvers do not have side plates, the trigger group comes out the bottem of the frame. Congrats on the new gp, I had one a few years back and stupidly sold it to help finance another firearm I wanted. They're one of the best 357 mags available
 
Take off the grips by removing the bottom screw and sliding them down and off the grip stud. Pull the hammer back and you will see a little hole in the rod protruding from the bottom of the mainspring, if you put that little copper pin through it and release the hammer(pull trigger) you'll see that the mainspring stays compressed and can be removed. The little pin used to have its own little cutout in the old grips with the inserts so you'd always have it with you.

Truly one of the best revolvers ever built.
 
You guys have been a great help so I just wanted to thank you all one more time. Also, I want to thank Doc specifically, seeing as he's the one who finally convinced me to give up the ghost and go buy the thing in the first place.
 
ChiefTJS said:
The little pin used to have its own little cutout in the old grips with the inserts so you'd always have it with you.
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I've still got that cutout in the wood & rubber grips for my Wiley Clapp - it actually already had one copper rod in the grip in addition to the one in the case.
 
Congrats from Indiana on your new revolver!Ruger truly does make fine and affordable firearms.Good Shooting! :D
 
Welcome to the GP100... a fantastic revolver that will always be a favorite, because it shoots very well, it is reliable, and it will last a long long long time!

I need to shoot mine more to see if I can manage to actually impose some form of physical wear on it in my lifetime!!!:D


Welcome to the Forum! :)
 
Congratulations on the GP, wonderful gun. I bought mine when I started reloading because they are actually built stronger than the S&W 686 for the hotter reloads. I Love my 686 also but when it comes to more power the Ruger gets all those.
I also find that the trigger pull to be not that much different over the S&W
 
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