Is there any reason I shouldn't get a GP100?

[fireman 9731]

Well is there?

I'm thinking of getting a 357 revolver for general use. Sort of a truck/farm/ house gun. Probably a stainless six inch barrel.

I have looked at a few and like the Ruger, it seems like a very solid gun. I looked at a few Rossi models. And they seem decent. I don't see anything that Smith & Wesson offers that justifies the price difference.

I don't need anything spectacular, just a solid gun. And I reload if that makes a difference.

I have a Heritage Arms 22 revolver. Other than that I don't have much experience with revolvers, So I am calling on the great minds here to enlighten me

 

[roaddog28]

Hi,

Are you looking at only new? The GP100 is a fine revolver and you won't regret owning one. I have a 4 inch Stainless Steel model and like it. If your thinking used the market is flooded with 6 inch barrel 357s. A older pre-lock S&W 586/686 is a great revolver. Another very underrated revolver is the Ruger Security Six. To me a little better handling than the GP100 or 686. And of course the S&W 27 or 28. Maybe the most pleasant to shoot 357s. Personally, I have had all of these and still have some of the above revolvers. For me I would pick the Security Six because it would make a good all around revolver. Tough as nails, accurate and does have a good trigger if the gun has seen some rounds. Plus as a added bonus they are a less expense than the others I have mentioned.

Good luck,
roaddog28

 

[noskilz]

Is there any reason I shouldn't get a GP100?

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Well is there?

No.

 

[Eb1]

I guess the only reason would be if you were out of your mind.

I like the GP100, and it has been on the list for a long time. Just wish they had the old grips still.

 

[joneb]

Sort of a truck/farm/ house gun. Probably a stainless six inch barrel.

I'd get the 4" GP 100.

 

[David E]

Unless CCW or hiking is in the forecast, there is nothing wrong with a 6" barrel. Easier to shoot, easier to hit/aim with, more velocity, etc.

It's light years ahead of any Rossi.

I'd also consider used S&W model 686's

 

[fireman 9731]

I'm not opposed to a 4'' barrel, I need to compare both side by side.

Is there much difference between them shooting comfort wise?

And I might carry it some, but probably not concealed. My Colt Defender is my primary carry gun.

 

[Brian Williams]

Maybe if you do not like Rugers...

 

[ms6852]

No there is no reason you shouold not get the Ruger, and in my opinion paying the extra $$ for S&W is really worth it. The action is smooth like silk. Consider a used 686. I bought mine 27 yrs ago and the action has only gotten sweeter.

 

[Fremmer]

Sounds like a great gun for what you want to do with it. I'd take a look at the 4" barrel, too.

 

[Water-Man]

The GP100 is one of the best revolvers on the market. It's very strong and well made and, IMO, a much better value than a S&W. Take care of it and it will last longer than you will.

 

[boomstik45]

No reason at all. It will take the toughest, meanest .357 loads you can buy (or make, most likely).

I have a 4" blue version that my wife bought be (I wanted stainless, but I didn't tell her that, and I ain't mad at all), and that thing is GREAT. Got me back into revolvers, and I'm a happy man.

BTW, they are very accurate and have nice triggers these days (no, not quite as slick as S&W triggers). But you'll enjoy the toughness more than anything else.

 

[sixgunner455]

No reason not to whatsoever. It's on my short list.

 

[22-rimfire]

The only reason to not buy a Ruger firearm is because you don't like that particular firearm model as compared to other manufactures or you simply don't want a Ruger. For example, I would not even consider a P95 or any of that series of Ruger firearms simply because they are chunky. But they work and many like them.

The GP-100 is a well made 357 revolver. I have a 3" that I like a lot. The triggers smooth out with use or dry firing. I would not hesitate to buy either a SP-101 or GP-100 if I wanted another 357 mag revolver and it fit with my use/application. I started buying Ruger revolvers after the GP100 was introduced and feel that Ruger moved into the current century with that gun. The Redhawks are good too.

 

[RX-178]

YES! There absolutely is a very good reason you should NOT get that GP100!

...Because you might get the last one they have in stock, and /I/ want one!




In all seriousness, if you like the look and feel, go for it.

 

[Rshooter]

Well, no!

 

[smurf hunter]

I got a 6" blued this last spring. Fantastic. More accurate than I'll ever be, and I just started reloading for it. The extra heft and durability adds some confidence when experimenting with hotter loads.

I recommend dry firing the snot out of it. It'll strengthen your fingers and smooth out the trigger.

Also, even with the 6" length, I've holstered it on a few short hikes (<10 miles). The trick is to get an appropriate holster and belt. Check out simply rugged holsters

Definitely not a CCW weapon, but really the 4" version wouldn't be either.

 

[BusMaster007]

6" stainless, you say...?

I see no reason not to buy one.




I love mine. Excellent firearm.

 

[Sniper X]

Only reason I can think of is if one wasn't available. I would buy and will buy another one in a heartbeat. That or a Security Six which I also own.

 

[ThePunisher'sArmory]

GP100 are tanks the only reason to consider a S&W over a Ruger is resale value. I just thought id bring that into the equation.

 

[Fishman777]

No...

Just get one. They are among the best hand gun designs, ever.

Are Rugers as refined as a Colt or an older Smith and Wesson?
Nope, but a GP100 will hold timing better and withstand a lot more abuse than any other .357 magnum DA revolver on the market.

If the gun is a good specimen, you really can't beat a good Ruger. You can improve the GP100's trigger and clean up the finish on a Ruger to make it in line with a Colt or a Smith, but you can never make a Colt or a Smith as tough as a GP100. Rugers Triple locking cylinder, solid frame can't be replicated on these other guns.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BTT/is_149_24/ai_65910639/

http://www.gunweek.com/2004/feature1010.html

I'd love to get my hands on an old Smith and Wesson revolver, pre-lock and pre-mim. As much as I'd love one of those guns, I would trade a good GP100 for one.

 

[trex1310]

The only reason I can think of is if you already have 4 or 5.

 

[brabham78]

Is there any reason I shouldn't get a GP100?

Here's another NO vote. It's one of the best revolvers ever made, and seems to fit your criteria to a Tee.

 

[jhallrv4]

well, just this...

 

[jad0110]

^^^ Awesome photo!

I would say the only reason not to choose the GP is if a competing gun (ie, S&W 686 or Ruger's own predecessor to the GP, the Security / Police Service / Speed Sixes) feels better in your hands.