Your thoughts on the GP100

It's what I carry in the woods, loaded with Buffalo Bore 180gr. LFN-GC. In the house it's filled with Buffalo Bore .38 spl. +P 158gr. LSWHC-GC.
 
I hate them...HAHA just a joke...If I did say that half the country would be after me........

I own 2 GP100`s and love them and have just successfully worked on the trigger...it`s a perfect trigger now for target shooting.....My opinion is they are the best you can buy and for the money there is nothing out there that comes close....Jim
 
What's that old joke about Rugers?,,,

The GP-100 is the only 6-shooter that will kill seven charging rhino's.

You shoot the first 6 and beat the 7th to death with the barrel of the gun.

Then you can reload at your leisure.

Aarond
 
Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?
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The GP100 can handle anything that is within SAAMI specs, and handle a lot of em at that! I don't hesitate to load hot ammo for mine.
 
I bought a GP100 Stainless with a 6" barrel back in 2001.

I have regretted it.


I wish I had bought a 4" then as well!

I like S&W. I might get a 4" S&W for fun. However I would sell it in a heartbeat before selling any of my Rugers.

I would probably swap my S&W 629 6" for a Ruger SRH [.44 mag GP100] if they were in comperable condition. I just like Ruger's reliability.

Love the Rhino description!
 
I was all set to buy one 10 years ago..... had one located, used for $350 ... went to get it, and there next to it in the case was a LNIB Colt Trooper Mark III, for $325.

Got the Colt ..... but would get the Ruger if the Mark III was unavailable, which it is.

As for CCW with a .357..... sp101, 3" is smaller and more robust than a S&W 13 ..... also easier to find. The trigger is not as nice to start with, but if you are dry firing it daily, it smooths right up pretty quick.
 
Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?
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Im going to slip into Ruger fanboy mode quick. the real answer to is can you? Seriously you'd really have to overcharge a .357 to put the hurt on a GP-100.
 
My GP100...

... eats Buffalo Bore 180's just fine, and spits them out very accurately. Hot 180's should not be a problem.
 
The GP 100 IMO is built like a tank. Here you go, and the grip inserts came from a member on the Ruger forum.
 
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In my opinion the GP100 is hands down the ultimate "if I could only own one hangun", "multi-use versitile handgun". It's sturdy, simple, low maint. looks good, of useable size, and fires the .357 magnum. It's the little brother to my redhawk and unlike my s&w it's nice that there are no screws to worry about rattling loose or any other little maintenance worries. Clean it occasionaly and shoot the heck out of it, that's it.
 
I bought my 4'' SS GP-100 used. It's original owner had bought it new, and had only put a couple of boxes of ammo through it. He sold it to me...FOR $250.00!!! :D Hands down, the best deal I ever made. Every time I see new GPs going for almost $600.00 at the gun shows, I just smile.
 
The GP100 is one of the finest revolvers made. Construction is top quality and will handle any load you can feed it. It is superior (IMO) to it's competitors in the revolver market. It is priced well and has the others beat hands down. Fit and finish is also superior to other brands. You buy one of these and you will never look back. I know we all buy and sell guns but this is one you will likely hold onto and maybe pass it down to your kids.
 
The thing is built like a tank and I have fired countless thousands of .357 and .38+P rounds through it without any problems.

The felt recoil is is very low compared to other .357 I have fired and it will, without a doubt, outlast the S&W686. Not to say the Smitty is not a great revolver because it is. The 686 is better in fit and finish, but the GP100 trumps in durability and is every bit as accurate.

You may want to get a set of Meprolight or Trijicon Night Sights because the factory ones aren't all that great.

Have fun with it - I certainly love mine and use it for as a truck/nightstand gun.

Mine is a Stainless, 4 inch model
 
Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?
Im going to slip into Ruger fanboy mode quick. the real answer to is can you? Seriously you'd really have to overcharge a .357 to put the hurt on a GP-100.

Venom1956: You have a good point. I have shot the a .44MAG with 240gr ammo, so I better be able to handle the 180gr .357MAG.
 
Great gun, but

Let's face facts. For a "steady diet" 38 Special is a lot more fun to shoot than 357 Magnum. 357 is doable, but expensive and punishing.

38 Specials in a nice big gun like this feel almost like 22s. Accurate and easy to shoot. Just nice.

If the size isn't an issue, get the 6" barrel, and never look back.
 
I own a GP100 and really like it. You can't go wrong. Very strong and can handle a steady diet of 357 magnum ammo.

You can't ask for more.

Good luck,
Howard
 
according to the wonderful internet, the reason the gp100 is TOUGH like a german king tiger, is that it was originally developed to be a 41 magnum service revolver.
 
Mine has a 4 inch barrel which I really like. It seems to maintain good balance when aiming.

... It's sturdy enough that after 6 shots you can always use it as a club, if necessary. :eek:
 
Let's face facts. For a "steady diet" 38 Special is a lot more fun to shoot than 357 Magnum. 357 is doable, but expensive and punishing.

Not if you reload. Just a little more powder. It's not punishment in a GP. Recoil is not that more noticeable if you keep your .357's within reason. Mine is so good I will probably shoot it more than my Python or King Cobra. I'll keep them for prestige, the GP is the comparable workhorse.
 
My GP100 is my field gun. Bought it for $300, tax included.

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