GP100 22lr 10rnd with pictures, big butt grip?

[P89DCSS]

Ruger finally released some GP100s in 5½", 22lr. 10 rounds of loving.

I wasn't missing out this time.

I bought it for plinking and target shooting.

Nice fit and finish, not a Korth but very nice for Ruger. Trigger isn't too bad but I'll be doing shims and a trigger job.

Here's some pictures of the new acquisition.






Check out the billboard


On to the reason for my post, grips for target shooting.
I want to swap the grips to a target oriented type. My budget is $75-$150.

The Altamont targets look good and the price is nice.



Hogue exotic wood with checkering, finger grooves and big butt is what I'm leaning towards.


Not sure about the big butt. Any comments appreciated.

 

[2ndtimer]

Too much butt for me. The Altamonts look nice, though. The factory grips aren’t bad. I hesitate to ask how much. I am still sort of waiting on the Colt King Cobra Target .22 to make an appearance, but the GP-100 would also be a nice mate to my 6” .357.

 

[dredd]

That's a nice find!

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I'm actually a bit more weirded out by all of those flutes than by the grips. When a revolver has more than 6-8 chambers, I'd personally prefer an unfluted cylinder.

 

[P89DCSS]

I hesitate to ask how much

They're on Gunbroker, priced between $825 and $1200. I asked an LGS if they could order one but they never got back to me.

I'm actually a bit more weirded out by all of those flutes than by the grips. When a revolver has more than 6-8 chambers, I'd personally prefer an unfluted cylinder.

I love flutes, they look like a revolver to me.

 

[Speedo66]

The Hogue is a little much for me, the bottom reminds me of a Weatherby fore end and grip, something I was never crazy about.

Is there anything on EBay from Thailand that fits and you might like?

 

[2ndtimer]

They're on Gunbroker, priced between $825 and $1200. I asked an LGS if they could order one but they never got back to me.

I love flutes, they look like a revolver to me.

And the GP-100 .22 is already on the portly side, so shaving an ounce or 3 with flutes is a little help.

 

[P89DCSS]

And the GP-100 .22 is already on the portly side, so shaving an ounce or 3 with flutes is a little help.

I love that it's a GP100. I have the entire platform, SP101, GP100 and Super Redhawk.
Trigger jobs are easy and the same. Springs and shims are easily sourced.
The GP100 action has enough leverage to make a 22lr DA action smooth and reasonable pull weight.
And the flutes are a nice touch.

Check out these two Bisleys, the fluted one is beautiful.

 

[dranrab]

How is the trigger pull? I have read that it is VERY heavy.

 

[P89DCSS]

The Hogue is a little much for me, the bottom reminds me of a Weatherby fore end and grip, something I was never crazy about.

Is there anything on EBay from Thailand that fits and you might like?

I looked at them but I'm not too keen on ebay/Asian grips. I've sent both purchases back for lack of quantity. If I don't get a big butt I'll probably go with a Hogue exotic wood grip with finger groove. Here's my SP101 with a Hogue cocabolo grip that I really like.

 

[P89DCSS]

How is the trigger pull? I have read that it is VERY heavy.

Much lighter than my LCRx 22lr. Not that's saying much. It's reasonable and smooth. After I take it to the range for a shakedown I'll give it a trigger job and shims. I've worked on this action several times, it's easy and predictable.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

I had a Big Butt grip on my S&W 627 V-Comp but I didn't like it and sold it. When I bought my early GP100 10 shot Ruger gave me a $50 credit to buy from them so I bought the rubber grip they sold. I had to do a lot of rework on my early GP to get it working nice, but now is a great shooter. I made my own dot mount because I didn't like the ones that were available for the GP.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I had a Big Butt grip on my S&W 627 V-Comp but I didn't like it and sold it. When I bought my early GP100 10 shot Ruger gave me a $50 credit to buy from them so I bought the rubber grip they sold. I had to do a lot of rework on my early GP to get it working nice, but now is a great shooter. I made my own dot mount because I didn't like the ones that were available for the GP.View attachment 1165489

I didn't buy one the first go-round specifically because of all the problems you (and others) had. Hopefully they have worked all the bugs out by now.
I noticed the OPs gun has counterbored charge holes, did yours or is that a new development?

I do really like the new minimized and nicely hidden safety billboard, as well as the flutes. Thank God they aren't doing that weird rounded turning on the end of the cylinder that has infected most of the centerfire Ruger revolvers. I know it shaves weight, but can't get past the looks- makes my eyeballs physically hurt.

I may actually grab one this time if I can find one under a grand. It'll be a horse race with the Colt to see who gets my money first, lol.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

I may actually grab one this time if I can find one under a grand. It'll be a horse race with the Colt to see who gets my money first, lol.

The new Colt is having a rough start for me. The first one I got last fall had DA mis-fire issues, set it back, they replaced it, I had that one 1 day and sent it back because it would fire out of time without locking up, they said they are going to replace it again. I'm waiting to get my third one, I asked them to test fire it before they send it.



S&W 617 left, Colt center and GP right.

Because of the tight clearance from the charge holes to the frame on the Colt a new loader had to be developed, they also work with the GP, but the current loaders for the GP that have a larger diameter garter spring can damage the finish on the Colt frame.

 

[P89DCSS]

I may actually grab one this time if I can find one under a grand.

There were two on gunbroker yesterday for $825 bin no cc fees and $30 shipping. Gone this am.
Ruger released new production recently, if you're serious, now is the time.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

The new Colt is having a rough start for me. The first one I got last fall had DA mis-fire issues, set it back, they replaced it, I had that one 1 day and sent it back because it would fire out of time without locking up, they said they are going to replace it again. I'm waiting to get my third one, I asked them to test fire it before they send it.View attachment 1165490

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S&W 617 left, Colt center and GP right.

Because of the tight clearance from the charge holes to the frame on the Colt a new loader had to be developed, they also work with the GP, but the current loaders for the GP that have a larger diameter garter spring can damage the finish on the Colt frame.

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I noticed that Colt elected not to recess the cylinder- I guess they don't consider a case failure a serious problem- but I was wondering if Ruger counter- boring the FRONT of the cylinder was a new thing. I can only surmise the reason would be to allow for a certain amount of fouling accumulation while maintaining a tight B/C gap.

That's crazy that they had to replace rather than repair too....yikes!

 

[P89DCSS]

I bought the rubber grip they sold.

That's the Hogue grip. The wood versions have the same shape as the polymer version. If you were thinking to add a little bling. I like your red dot mount. I have a Weigatinny red dot mount but it's not nearly as clean as your solution. Very nice gun!

 

[P89DCSS]

I registered it at Ruger.com, got a 20% off coupon and promptly ordered a Speed Beez speed loader with a couple round plates.

 

[DS-10-SPEED]

I registered it at Ruger.com, got a 20% off coupon and promptly ordered a Speed Beez speed loader with a couple round plates.

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The set you have pictured appears to be the smaller array for the S&W 617.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I love that it's a GP100. I have the entire platform, SP101, GP100 and Super Redhawk.
Trigger jobs are easy and the same. Springs and shims are easily sourced.
The GP100 action has enough leverage to make a 22lr DA action smooth and reasonable pull weight.
And the flutes are a nice touch.

Check out these two Bisleys, the fluted one is beautiful.
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Nice!

I wanted one of those short stainless Bisleys as soon as I saw a photo, but I've been unable to source one so far.

 

[P89DCSS]

The set you have pictured appears to be the smaller array for the S&W 617.

The picture is from the Speed Beez website Ruger page. I ordered both items from Ruger.com. Hopefully I'll get the right one.