I was all set to buy a WC GP100 that was on Armslist here. But, the seller was a busy guy, and hard to hook up with.
Sold an AK to fund it, and I had the money in pocket when I looked at the used case of a large LGS, and saw a standard 3" GP100 with fixed sights.
Checked it out, and it was in perfect condition.
Ended up buying it for a couple hundred less than the WC version. It was a risk for me, as I've had two Ruger fixed sight guns that didn't shoot to point of aim.
The pic shows my first six rounds, fired at 25yds. The first three were aimed at six o'clock, the second three, I raised the sight picture a little....
The fixed sights are perfectly regulated, and provide an excellent sight picture. I shoot mine at 10" steel plates at my club, from 40yds to 80yds, and I can't seem to miss with them.
The hogue grip that came on it actually works great for shooting, but I replaced them with the compact Lett grip. Makes for easy carry, and they also work great for shooting...fit my hand very well.
When I was getting ready to buy, I read a lot about GP100 triggers, and how inferior they are to S&W...I'm a big S&W k-frame fan, so I was prepared to do a home trigger job on my GP. Come to find out, my GP has an excellent trigger in both SA and DA...fully the equal of my well used Model 15 and Model 10.
I will add that this 3" GP100 is a better shooter than the 4" stainless Security Six I owned a few years ago.
I guess my point is, don't think it's "Wiley Clapp or nothing...". If you find a good deal on a 3" GP, go for it. There are even 3" adjustable sight GP's out there, if you are lucky enough to find one.