Model12Win
Moderator
Yes, I understand the Ruger GP100 can take all kinds of hot magnum loads, and it's a great handloaders double action because of this. However, 99% of people and exclusively pumping full-house .357 loads down range. Instead, they are mostly shooting .38 specials or the more moderate (neutered) .357 loads that are marketed today. The massiveness and weight of the GP100 is simply not necessary for the vast, vast majority of revolver buyers.
I know this probably also isn't important to most people as there GP100s will only see range or hunting use, but for me it's a downside because I use my revolvers for defense and they find there way into my waistband or onto my belt on a daily basis.
The Ruger -Six series guns were built very tough and could handle a good bit of full power magnum shooting, but were better balanced and lighter weight/more compact than the GP100. Also, Ruger was using the investment casting method for the -Six series guns as well.
Now I do like the GP100s, like I said they make good hunting guns and good range guns. But, for me personally, the -Six series are the better choice for defense and general packing around.
YMMV.
I know this probably also isn't important to most people as there GP100s will only see range or hunting use, but for me it's a downside because I use my revolvers for defense and they find there way into my waistband or onto my belt on a daily basis.
The Ruger -Six series guns were built very tough and could handle a good bit of full power magnum shooting, but were better balanced and lighter weight/more compact than the GP100. Also, Ruger was using the investment casting method for the -Six series guns as well.
Now I do like the GP100s, like I said they make good hunting guns and good range guns. But, for me personally, the -Six series are the better choice for defense and general packing around.
YMMV.