I have been looking at getting a new 357 for a while, specifically a version of the GP100. I have a blued 6 inch GP100 that is a great gun, but I wanted a midsize in the 4 inch (or 4.2 now). The Match Champion was my ideal choice. I absolutely loved the feel when I held one, size/weight, and even the grips were perfect to me. However, I couldn't see myself paying almost $750 for it. Started looking at some deals on the regular model and one day saw the MC on Budsgunshop for $543!! I thought it was almost an error but I didn't hesitate and snatched it up. That was cheaper than ANY model of the GP100 they had in stock. It was the fixed model, which I liked the look of more, but kinda wanted the adjustable. Then I found that Novak makes an adjustable that is a direct replacement for $70, so it would still be an amazing deal with that.
I received the gun (half expecting a fake or something!). Everything was perfect and it feels great. I have shot a few boxes through it and love it! I will most likely change the springs as I did on my other GP, after shooting it for a while longer. I'm sure it will smooth out, but not to the same feel as the other has with the Wolff springs. Surprisingly, I'm perfectly happy with the fixed rear and will leave it as is.
Probably one of the better deals I've got on a new handgun. It was immediately out of stock there after and now Buds doesn't even have it in their listings for Ruger revolvers, in or out of stock. Lesson: jump on those great deals when you see them!
I received the gun (half expecting a fake or something!). Everything was perfect and it feels great. I have shot a few boxes through it and love it! I will most likely change the springs as I did on my other GP, after shooting it for a while longer. I'm sure it will smooth out, but not to the same feel as the other has with the Wolff springs. Surprisingly, I'm perfectly happy with the fixed rear and will leave it as is.
Probably one of the better deals I've got on a new handgun. It was immediately out of stock there after and now Buds doesn't even have it in their listings for Ruger revolvers, in or out of stock. Lesson: jump on those great deals when you see them!