Ruger GP 100

My experience with the either go as far as my ownership of a 6" Ruger GP100 and a stainless example of the 686 I once held in court during jury duty that was used in the commission of a crime. The Ruger seems beefier to me, but I'm not sure how much that matters to you. Both should handle any work just fine. The Ruger action on mine is pretty darn good (for a revolver, I'm more of a single action pistol guy) with a wonderfully smooth DA pull through-out and a glass rod on the SA end. It still punches my ticket with Magnum loads but shooting anything in .38 is much akin to a .22. Ruger revolvers are prized here in America so buy with confidence.
 
The Smith is has a smoother, action and trigger, with probably finer tuned craftsmanship, but the Ruger will handle way more abuse and still function reliably, and digest handloads I wouldn't shoot in the Smith.



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Generally agree with all posts.

Was just handling my S&W (slightly older K model s.s.) vs. a nice 4" blued GP-100 last night. Also have an sp-01 snub nose.

They are very close in action feel. The S&W you might say is smoother, however in direct hand after hand firing, I would say it is just different, and not smoother.

The Ruger does feel a bit beefier as if it could handle abuse far above and beyond, but they are both sturdy. Have a second one that was a banged up one (model K) from my Dad that looks to have been knocked around for years and years - but is still smooth as butter despite all the scratches and marks!

Luckily I do not have to decide on one - they are both excellent. I do want to upgrade the grips, but that is about it. You will be happy with your purchase.
 
Shot bullseye with a 4" for years. Had it since they first came to Canada in about 1986 or '87. Trigger job is essential, but that's true for any new firearm. Easy thing to do anyway.
"...seriously inferior to the S&W 686..." Nonsense. Every firearm requires a trigger job due to frivolous U.S. law suits.
 
The Smiths are more refined. Very pretty guns.

What I like about the Ruger revolvers is that they are built to handle exceedingly hot loads. There's a few ammo manufacturers that even say that it's only to be used in a Ruger. So if you do any reloading and want to have some fun building some whoppers, the Ruger is a better choice.

My $.02
 
My GP-100 has a 6" barrel. It's my most accurate gun. It's also my favorite gun and it has the best trigger of all my handguns and I have a lot of handguns, including a S&W Performance Center 627.
 
I have a blued 6" with full underlug. Fantastic range shooter. Very accurate, excellent trigger, and a pleasure to shoot with even the hottest loads.
 
I have a GP100, 4" black. Great fun on the range and built like a tank. I enjoy shooting the 38 rounds out of it and 357 is very manageable.
 
QUOTE The GP100s are okay... but seriously inferior the the S&W 686.

The Smith has a FAR nicer action and trigger and is generally more accurate. The Rugers are typically pretty rough too, while the Smiths are smooth as can be right out of the box.

You get what you pay for... and honestly if I were in your shoes I'd take the Smith and Wesson every day of the week over the Ruger. QUOTE

Really?

Methinks someone has not had extensive use of the GP 100, particularly the ones from the past few years. I say this while also being a 586 owner and having owned and extensively used Smith revolvers from .22s to .44 Mags for the last 40 years.
 
I have both also (686/GP100) and they very equal. I prefer the finely grooved exposed grip frame of the Smith though. Can't go wrong with either.
 
I've owned a 6" Ruger for about 20 years. Last year i put in a trigger spring kit ( I forgot where I got it perhaps Midway) and it now has an excellent double action trigger. Like a different gun.
 
Picked up a GP100 5 inch last year after looking at new 686. 686 did not have NEAR the lock up of the GP. Mind you OLD Smiths are outstanding. My Highway Patrolman is superb. However I wanted to get another 357 since the Highway Patrolman is virtually NIB condition to shoot the crap out of and the GP fills the bill. Put 10 pound Wolff trigger and rebound springs in it and it is SWEET and accurate.
 
As I am fondling this brand new 4 inch blued GP100, I got to wondering what the trigger pull was actually... To me, compared to most of my semi-automatics, it seems light and smooth comparatively.

So out came the trigger gage.

DA seems to be a consistent 10 pounds ( first was 9 pounds 15.5 oz. )
SA 4 pound 6 0z.

Gotta love a brand new blued revolver...
 
I like the GP100 for the cool factor. Mine is the 4-in. model.

In the Philippines, a lot of shooters favor the 1911s in .45 cal. or Glocks.

Shooting the .357 in a range full of .45s and Glocks turns heads. Even with hearing protection, the crack of the .357 is louder and sharper, not to mention its flatter trajectory making more accurate hits. :cool:
 
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