Zaydok Allen
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I prefer S&W L frames but the Ruger guns are a close second. Both are great
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Hondo 60
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By reputation, Smiths have smoother triggers, but Rugers are built like tanks.
I have both & wouldn't wanna decide between them.
The S&W 65 is as smooth as glass, but the GP100 is is nice too.
I have both & wouldn't wanna decide between them.
The S&W 65 is as smooth as glass, but the GP100 is is nice too.
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Having been an S&W guy for many years, I gave Ruger a chance with a GP100 Wiley Clapp (Talo Edition). The first one had to go back and it was unfixable. The one that showed up to replace it is very crudely made. Casting slag all over the inside frame, rough machining marks, a horrible looking flat spot on the forcing cone, and slanted engraving on the barrel. I'm done with Ruger; a $750 gun shouldn't have these problems and two back-to-back screw ups is enough for me.
Unfortunately, the new Smiths are dicey as well. You have to check the barrel alignment closely to make sure they aren't overclocked. Then there's the whole Internal Locking System issue, whether you are worried about it or not.
I'm sticking to pre-lock Smiths, but I admit that I'm considering a new Performance Center gun at the moment. If I wind up getting a new gun the lock's gotta go.
Unfortunately, the new Smiths are dicey as well. You have to check the barrel alignment closely to make sure they aren't overclocked. Then there's the whole Internal Locking System issue, whether you are worried about it or not.
I'm sticking to pre-lock Smiths, but I admit that I'm considering a new Performance Center gun at the moment. If I wind up getting a new gun the lock's gotta go.
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My GP was my first and is my favorite firearm. Over 3000 rounds through it. I believe the design is superior in many ways to many S&W designs - with the lock and the ejector rod that unscrews itself coming to mind as cons against comparable S&W models. However, S&W has pushed the bar on ammo capacity and offers 7 - 8 round .357 varieties. All said and done, the GP100 is a modern classic and the 4" is truly a general purpose tool. This one is loaded with 180 grain Buffalo Bore hard cast wadcutters and is sporting a Hi-Vis red fiberoptic front sight and quilted Maple burl by Chig's Grips. When I take folks new to firearms out for the first time they get trained on this GP.
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