Where are the GP100 fans???

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I noticed in a video on YouTube that a fellow shooting a GP-100, would aim at a target and suddenly pull the trigger all the way through in one quick motion which to me would seem to induce errors on the target.

My GP-100 is so easy to shoot double action that I can pull the trigger back untill I feel the cylinder lockup, then I refine my aim as I squeeze off the shot in the same manner as I would if I were shooting single action. It's very easy to do with a little practice.

The lighter and smoother your action is, the easier it is to do. The GP-100 as well as other Ruger double action revolvers are very, very easy to work on and seldom need anything other than a Wolff spring kit to make them perfect.
 
flightsimmer said:
I noticed in a video on YouTube that a fellow shooting a GP-100, would aim at a target and suddenly pull the trigger all the way through in one quick motion which to me would seem to induce errors on the target.

My GP-100 is so easy to shoot double action that I can pull the trigger back untill I feel the cylinder lockup, then I refine my aim as I squeeze off the shot in the same manner as I would if I were shooting single action. It's very easy to do with a little practice.

The lighter and smoother your action is, the easier it is to do. The GP-100 as well as other Ruger double action revolvers are very, very easy to work on and seldom need anything other than a Wolff spring kit to make them perfect.
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Dry fire practice is all that is needed. GP100s tend to smooth out beautifully on there own through use. Light springs are a liability in regards to reliable ignition, and will NOT make a poor shooter shoot better!
 
JCooperfan1911 said:
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Dry fire practice is all that is needed. GP100s tend to smooth out beautifully on there own through use. Light springs are a liability in regards to reliable ignition, and will NOT make a poor shooter shoot better!
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I didn't mention anything about (me) smoothing out the action, only replacing the springs and yes, I am very careful to make sure ignition is reliable after doing so. Several hundred rounds have proven so.
So it is a choice for the individual shooter, not you.
 
I used to have a GP100 years and years ago. 6 inch stainless barrel. Was stupid and sold it because I really wanted another 1911 and I just don’t shoot revolvers as well.

one of my few regrets in a firearms sale on my part.

Luckily for me, my wife is a big revolver shooter, so I get to live vicariously through her. No GP100 for her, but she does have a S&W Airlite and a Taurus Tracker that she shared range time on with me.
 
I have 5 GP100's purchased first one new 1989. They have all been upgraded with spring kits, shims and polished. Between all 5 over 100,000 rounds. The kits and shims definitely make a good revolver better.
 
dannyd said:
I have 5 GP100's purchased first one new 1989. They have all been upgraded with spring kits, shims and polished. Between all 5 over 100,000 rounds. The kits and shims definitely make a good revolver better.
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Could not agree more. Springs, polishing, shims simply make a good gun better and all of mine have had the treatment.
 
dannyd said:
Can't remember if I posted this before, but these guys have all you to fix up your GP or SP. ( have two Sp's also)

https://www.triggershims.com/ruger_double_action.php

this kit and the video also work great.

https://www.mcarbo.com/ruger-sp101-/-gp100-trigger-spring-kit.aspx

Nothing wrong with tuning them; just make sure you play to the primers you have.
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how does it feel different when you put the hammer shims on? i bought some feeler gauges after watching the trigger shims video but haven't taken the gun apart to measure the play properly.
 
roval said:
how does it feel different when you put the hammer shims on? i bought some feeler gauges after watching the trigger shims video but haven't taken the gun apart to measure the play properly.
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Great improvement better than the springs.
 
Ditto on the shims. I put .003" on both the trigger and hammer. The trigger was good before - it's well broken in - but it's great now. The biggest difference is in the consistency of the double action pull. Before it would vary from about 7 1/2 - 8 1/2 lbs. Now it is 7 lb 2 oz every time (factory springs.)

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if you want to clean them fast use Flitz or if you a Ultrasonic cleaner use Lucas Ultrasonic cleaner straight. Works great. Unfortunately I clean a lot. ;)

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"Where are the GP100 fans?"

Oh, possibly spending a few minutes
over at the S&W booth looking at
a 686 SSR or a (gulp, gulp :eek: )
snake at the West Hartford stable.
 
dekibg said:
I have never seen speadloaders and stands for them that are so nice
What are those ?

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Thanks, I've had the speed loaders for a few years. The pistol stands I just got a couple of months ago and I really like the minimalistic look,
they work well too. I purchased four more for a total of seven. They're nicely padded so they wont mark a guns finish.
The speed loaders are called 5 Star speed loaders available here or on Amazon https://5starfirearms.com/speed-loading/
The pistol stands are called Hold Up Display Pistol Stands available here or also available on Amazon https://www.holdupdisplays.com/handgun/
Both of the links are from the companies that make them.
 
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