Ruger GP-100 6 inch .357 vs. Smith 627 5 inch barrel

[stinger 327]

Between these two revolvers which one is the more accurate capable gun?

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

I have owned and shot both, I would give a slight edge (and I mean very slight) to the 627. My best groups with the 627 was 2.25", and with the gp100 was about 2.5" at 25 yards. Realistically both guns are more accurate than I am, and if I had been shooting off hand I likely would not have been able to declare one truly more accurate than the other.

 

[stinger 327]

I have owned and shot both, I would give a slight edge (and I mean very slight) to the 627. My best groups with the 627 was 2.25", and with the gp100 was about 2.5" at 25 yards. Realistically both guns are more accurate than I am, and if I had been shooting off hand I likely would not have been able to declare one truly more accurate than the other.

Are those 2 extra shots you get in the Smith 627 worth the cost over the GP-100?

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I would split the difference cost wise and get a 686. I have a couple, including a new 686 7 shot 7". Both are very accurate.

 

[Taurus 617 CCW]

My best groups ever fired were with a GP100 that just had a trigger job. I own a S&W 66 and it is a wonderful gun as well.

 

[Lord Teapot]

i have a gp100 6inch, i like it, very accurate but i've never fired the other gun.

 

[bannockburn]

I would go with the S&W Model 627 more so for the better overall balance I feel a 5" barrel has versus a 6" barrel.

 

[Crayfish]

I am partial to my 5" GP100 but, they are both capable and accurate. I think the Ruger is built a little stouter but, the Smith is finished nicer. Its a win,win decision.

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

Are those 2 extra shots you get in the Smith 627 worth the cost over the GP-100?

For me no, not really. If you are going to be shooting competition or some such then the 2 extra shots may prove worth while if your division allows it. For me my revolvers are my go to guns and frankly the gp100 is about as large a revolver as I am willing to Conceal carry. This is just my take though, ymmv.

 

[AABEN]

Heck keep both of the CC the 100 in summer and the Smith in the winter!

 

[J.E. Walker]

Accuracy like this is fairly common with Smith Handejectors of the various frame sizes and the 627-8 specifically. It's also pretty characteristic of a lot of rugers. This particular one has an action job equivalent to most smiths.

For me, the rugers stand up to magnum loads while smith and wessons, particularly the pre-endurance package ones regardless of frame size do not.

 

[Sunray]

Buy the one that fits your hand best. You'll have to figure out what ammo either one shoots best. Both of 'em will need a trigger job out of the box due to frivolous U.S law suits. Both are equally accurate with the right ammo.
If you're not reloading, you'll have to try a box of as many brands as you can to find the ammo the revolver shoots best. The price of said ammo means nothing.
If you are reloading, you'll have to work up a load using a bullet that is suitable for your purpose.

 

[Fremmer]

Accidental post. Please ignore.

 

[stinger 327]

Accidental post. Please ignore.

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[Ex]

While I don't own a Smith, I have used a very tuned 686. I
I own two GPs, one is 4" blue the other 6" SS.

I would give the Smith 5% on fit/finish advantage.
The tuned 686 I used belonged to a competition shooter
and had a pro trigger job.

Both my GPs have my trigger job. The Smith owner got to fire both
my GPs and was surprised. told me he could not tell the difference in trigger.

That said, STOCK, the Smith is a better trigger. It is easy to do a Ruger
tuneup with no spring changes needed.

Handle them both, fire both if you can, buy what you like the most.

 

[stinger 327]

While I don't own a Smith, I have used a very tuned 686. I
I own two GPs, one is 4" blue the other 6" SS.

I would give the Smith 5% on fit/finish advantage.
The tuned 686 I used belonged to a competition shooter
and had a pro trigger job.

Both my GPs have my trigger job. The Smith owner got to fire both
my GPs and was surprised. told me he could not tell the difference in trigger.

That said, STOCK, the Smith is a better trigger. It is easy to do a Ruger
tuneup with no spring changes needed.

Handle them both, fire both if you can, buy what you like the most.

I would have t hought the 6 inch barrel would have an edge on the 5 inch barrel as far as accuracy goes..

 

[Hammer059]

I can't speak for the Smith, and I'm sure they're fine guns… but having owned both a 4" and 6" GP100, I'd definitely go with the Ruger, preferably 6 inch. They're awesome, durable, beautiful, accurate revolvers!

 

[Ex]

I would have t hought the 6 inch barrel would have an edge on the 5 inch barrel as far as accuracy goes..

I would agree! Slight increase in velocity, but more important in my mind, the longer sight radius.

 

[stinger 327]

I can't speak for the Smith, and I'm sure they're fine guns… but having owned both a 4" and 6" GP100, I'd definitely go with the Ruger, preferably 6 inch. They're awesome, durable, beautiful, accurate revolvers!

Sounds like a winner to me. Isn't the S & W 627 a larger frame than the GP-100 frame?

 

[Revolver Ocelot]

Isn't the S & W 627 a larger frame than the GP-100 frame?

Yes, it is an N frame (gp100 is l frame sized), it's comparable to a ruger redhawk.

 

[stinger 327]

Yes, it is an N frame (gp100 is l frame sized), it's comparable to a ruger redhawk.

So the N frame is compatible to the size of the Redhawk? If so then the 627 is a very large revolver.
The GP-100 is a I or L frame?