.455_Hunter
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Please let us know how the cylinder is chambered.
I know Ruger made these to meet customer requirements for non-magnum duty weapons (security guards, armored car personnel, etc). Other than the barrel stamp change, I am unsure if the cylinder actually has .38 Special chambers, or still has full .357 depth. Enquiring minds want to know.
I have purchased the revolver.
I am incredibly excited. I’ve been out of the double action revolver game for some years now, focusing on autos and black powders.
I am going to get some Safariland Comp III speedloaders for it and diligently practice reloads as well as dry fire practice to help with aim. I don’t at current reload (small apartment no room work a lot) so will need to purchase ammo for it.
But, thankfully I’ve always found dry fire quite effective with revolvers like this. I also plan on getting a box of Speer Gold Dot 135 grain +Ps and might make it my dedicated nightstand gun paired with my Surefire flashlight.
Also, I don’t like the Hogue finger groove grips so will be ordering the Hogue ones without grooves. Those look comfy. Also, I’ll be needing a nice holster for it. I’m think an LE style thumb break of some kind. An a carrier for the speedloaders too. And I’m going to paint the front sight with orange nail polish as I always do that.
REVOLVERS FOREVER. Look forward to a full review soon guys.
Or find a reloader that will make some of Elmer's .38-44HV loads for those rare times when more power is desired. Load data is still available.If you like it buy it. If you need something more powerful than standard .38 specials that gun would easily handle Buffalo Bore’s close to magnum level +Ps
Thanks I’m leaning towards the Uncle Mike’s.
I have purchased the revolver,
Don’t at current reload (small apartment no room work a lot) so will need to purchase ammo for it.
REVOLVERS FOREVER. Look forward to a full review soon guys.
If you want to determine if your GP was a special contract run made for a specific agency you could request a Ruger letter for $10. If it's an over run it wouldn't have any unusual markings on it. Nice find and good luck!Does anyone know who these 4” fixed sighted .38 only GP100s were built for? Security? Corrections?
The standard old school GP grips with the inserts are by far the best in my opinion. I highly recommend them. They look great and handle recoil very well so it’s the best of both worlds. You can find different inserts for them at Altamont and custom makers.
https://shopruger.com/Rubber-Grip-w_-Rosewood-inserts/productinfo/70083/
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If you want to determine if your GP was a special contract run made for a specific agency you could request a Ruger letter for $10. If it's an over run it wouldn't have any unusual markings on it. Nice find and good luck!
That is a good find! A friend of mine is the head of security for a large hospital and they have a few of those in the security headquarters, left over from when they used to arm their own staff (They contract that part of the security out now). I have seen both 4" and 6" at his work.
I have had a GP for over 30 years and they are solid. Since you like the AK, I think you will appreciate the simplicity and strength of the design. A quick word to the wise, once you remove the trigger guard from the frame don't pull the trigger to see how things work or the pawl plunger spring and plunger will go flying. I was lucky enough to find them, but that will shut down your shooting until they are recovered or replaced.
The gun is heavy, so a quality holster is warranted. I have had good luck with the Glaco DAO Outdoorsman, Simply Rugged, and Bianchi 5BHL. The 5BHL's can often be found on Ebay for a good price. The best I have seen so far is the Diamond D Alaskan Hunter Hip Holster. It is very high quality and has the ability to add a flap for use on a horse or ATV.
I agree with others that the original rubber/insert grip is the best. I have tried them all and go back to that one. You can get custom inserts to add flair if that appeals to you. Have a set of elk horn inserts for one of my field pistols.
I hope you enjoy that GP as much as I enjoy mine. Be sure to give us a range report once you shoot it.
Thought on this rare fixed sighted .38 special only Ruger GP100?
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I might buy it as I really don’t care for the noise and recoil of .357s. Seems like a nice house gun.