Is This Safe? New GP100

I've used a similar holster for years with my 66-2 snubby, without problem. The thumb break strap keeps the hammer from moving.

Congrats on your GP100, a superb revolver.

Nice deal! Congrats on your score. Mr. Jones is correct. Just make sure the strap stays fastened.

Personally, I prefer one that covers the trigger w/o a strap for concealed carry.

That style of open trigger revolver holster has been in use for well near 100 years now without a problem.

Unless the holster is very loose, the fitted leather around the cylinder will prevent the cylinder from turning in the holster.

If the cylinder can't turn, the gun can't be cocked & fired in the holster, strap or no strap.

1920's era Tom Threepersons holster:


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Try it on your belt.

That style of holster generally tightens up on the gun from belt tension pulling on the loops when it is worn.

If it was tight while off the belt, it would be too tight to get the gun out of it while wearing it.

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A holster that exposes the trigger guard and trigger of a double-action revolver is safe enough so long as the gun fits the holster, and one keeps their finger off the trigger while drawing until the muzzle is safely pointed down range.

The same can be said concerning single-action revolvers so long as the hammer isn't cocked until the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

However certain pistols, the Glock and cocked & locked 1911's in particular, should always have the trigger guard covered, and again keep the finger off of the trigger until the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

Covering the trigger is a new thing. Achieving a grip without your finger on the trigger is also a new technique.

In 1930, using a holster that doesn't cover the trigger and drawing with your finger on the trigger were considered essential for a fast draw and accurate speed shot.

Citation: Fast and Fancy Revolver Shooting by Ed McGivern.

What Crebralfix and Old Fuff said.

A lot of us old timers managed to get along with "primitive" holsters for many years without shooting ourselves or anyone else.

If you are not comfortable with the set up. Go shopping

Covering the trigger guard goes back to before the Civil War...

Also look at the holsters Ed. was using in Fast & Fancy Revolver Shooting, and notice that most did cover the trigger guard. This fact didn't slow him down a bit.

The uncovered guard seems to have originated in the Southwest, and specifically at S.D. Myers in El Paso when he introduced the Threepersons design during the 1920's. It became popular in combination with double-action revolvers when the FBI adopted the style during the late 1930's, and by the 1950's was pretty standard throughout the law enforcement community.

Regardless of the style of holster, practice to keep your finger off the trigger until the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction.

I went to the Ruger website and it looked like Hogue grips were now standard. What do you think of the Hogue grip on the GP100? I was tempted to get one for mine, but the rubber and wood grips look good and feel fine. Do you think it's worth it?

If you get a chance to handle the grips first, do it. It kinda like a Glock, either it fits your hand or it don't. Although it's alot softer on the hands and darn better looking. The reason I don't own a GP is because of the grip.

wish i paid that $$ for mine !!!

great purchase!!!

hate to know i had to ccw those grips !

i prefer open trigger, i can set my grip better & faster even though i draw with my finger pointing down the side off the trigger.

$320!? Fantastic, man. I'd love to get a little 3" guy to accompany my 6".

I carry my 2.5 686 in pretty much the same holster with no issue. That sure is a pretty piece you got there.

The original Rubber Grip w/ Rosewood inserts were very popular and looked good too. If you want a set for your GP100 I suggest you get them before they are all gone.

I have tried out a lot of holsters. They really are personal things and what works for one person won't for another.

The good news is there are a lot of holsters out there that don't cost alot of money and work just fine.

Go online and take a look.

The holster is very loose and the gun can easily be dry fired while in the holster.

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That would send me holster shopping in a hurry.
I know it hasn't always been the convention, and the holster doesn't replace safe handling. The way I use holsters when not wearing them is to safe a loaded firearm. Guns in holsters not only should be treated as loaded, they are loaded. Handguns not in holsters should be clear, checked when entering and when exiting the case/safe. Having a holster allowing firing just wouldn't fit with the way this household handles guns.

okespe04 said:

People seem pretty surprised at the price. Is that low for this gun?

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In my area that's a really good price, especially for a 3 inch. I would expect to pay around $375+ for a 4 inch Gp100.

3inch Gp100s are pretty rare so they would probably command a higher price.

I have that same holster for my sp101.I run my belt through the back loop from the back side,in front of the holster and through the front side of the front loop.Makes it hold tighter to my hip.Also have a KL Null holster that does not have a trigger guard or hammer snap.Didn't know if would be like that when I ordered it.Called him and he said no problems in 30+yrs.The cylinder fits snug enough it will not turn while in the holster.

A 3 inch blued GP100 in the shape of that one for $320. I'd a snapped up that deal in a second. You did great on the price!

bigfatdave said:

The holster is very loose and the gun can easily be dry fired while in the holster.

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That would send me holster shopping in a hurry.

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Not only that, such a loose fit will cause more and faster finish wear to the revolver than hundreds of holster draws.