MidRoad
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So as posted in two other threads Ruger has launched quite a few new models as of late. 7 shot gp100's, re rereleasing 9mm sp101's, new lcr models,44 special gp100's,and now longer barreled 8 shot .357 RedHawks.
One interesting thing about the new RedHawks is they have a shrouded barrel like Smith and Wesson did with their 66 and 69. Now this along with the ball detent allowed them to put a .44 mag into the L frame.
So if Ruger is willing to shroud their barrels what are their chances of making a 41 mag or 44 mag gp100 in 5 shot to compete with the model 69. I think it would be a awesome side arm for hunting or to take hiking rather than haul around a Redhawk or super redhawk. And gives the Ruger guys another reason to buy a Ruger over a Smith. Not that I have anything against Smith and Wesson.
I sent an email to Ruger last week. "The wish they made a" thread over in general discussion inspired me to send one. I pretty much thanked them for taking care of my gp100 a few weeks back ,and said that since they took care of me I went out a bought an sp101. And will be probably be buying another revolver in .44 or a sr1911 with my tax return . At the end of that I also suggested they make a 5 shot gp100 in .41 or .44 to directly compete with Smith and Wesson. In response they thanked me for sending an email,and where happy to hear of my satisfaction ,and that they will send the suggestion over to sales and development.
So anyways I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see a heavy hitter gp100 in 5 shot. But it wouldn't hurt for others o shoot Ruger an email to show there is a want for these revolvers. Only takes five minutes to do. Ruger seems to listen to their customers and are always coming out with new stuff. So it could happen. Even if it's just a limited run.
One interesting thing about the new RedHawks is they have a shrouded barrel like Smith and Wesson did with their 66 and 69. Now this along with the ball detent allowed them to put a .44 mag into the L frame.
So if Ruger is willing to shroud their barrels what are their chances of making a 41 mag or 44 mag gp100 in 5 shot to compete with the model 69. I think it would be a awesome side arm for hunting or to take hiking rather than haul around a Redhawk or super redhawk. And gives the Ruger guys another reason to buy a Ruger over a Smith. Not that I have anything against Smith and Wesson.
I sent an email to Ruger last week. "The wish they made a" thread over in general discussion inspired me to send one. I pretty much thanked them for taking care of my gp100 a few weeks back ,and said that since they took care of me I went out a bought an sp101. And will be probably be buying another revolver in .44 or a sr1911 with my tax return . At the end of that I also suggested they make a 5 shot gp100 in .41 or .44 to directly compete with Smith and Wesson. In response they thanked me for sending an email,and where happy to hear of my satisfaction ,and that they will send the suggestion over to sales and development.
So anyways I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see a heavy hitter gp100 in 5 shot. But it wouldn't hurt for others o shoot Ruger an email to show there is a want for these revolvers. Only takes five minutes to do. Ruger seems to listen to their customers and are always coming out with new stuff. So it could happen. Even if it's just a limited run.