Ruger GP-100

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I have been looking at the Ruger GP 100 (GP 161, the 6" barrel) and like it alot. Anyone have expeirence with this weapon? Pros and cons?

I have also been looking at a Taurus 608, but have been leaning towarss the Ruger...

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I would buy the 6 inch Ruger also. Matter of fact, I did. Twice, one full-lug, one half-lug.
 
I have a GP100 with a 6" full lug barrel in stainless. It has a nice balance to it and while the trigger was a bit rough to begin with, lots of shooting and dry-firing has smoothed the trigger out nicely. It's much more accurate than I am. From a wood block rest, it will do 2" groups with .38spl SWC all day long. The .357 loads are just about the same.

The GP100 will handle some vary stout loads. GP100's are even used by ammo makers for load tests. They are sort of like the old Timex watch commercials; they take a licking and keep on ticking!

Get the GP100, you will be very happy with it.
 
I'll personally go for the "hard to break" Ruger. Those guns are built better than tanks.
 
Shooting 1500 rounds or so improved the trigger on my GP100, but even better results were obtained by going with Wolff springs that were just a touch lighter than stock.

The only other modifications I saw the need for was a set of Williams Firesights, as I didn't like the stock sight picture and of course they turned invisible in low light.

I find the stock grip shape to be extremely comfortable, even with very heavy handloads.

The downsides? The 6" barrel brings a lot of bulk to what is already a pretty large "medium-frame" revolver. I'd like to get a second one with the 4" tube.
 
The Ruger has better fit and finish and has a much better reputation for durability.
That being said Taurus guns are not bad at all, if the Taurus fits your hands better then get it. If there's not much difference then definately get the Ruger.
 
I love my GP-100, it's a 6' Stainless w/o the underlug.

I also did the lighter springs and massive amount of dry-fires. Not because it really needed it but because I like to tinker :)

Super accurate gun. I have shot sub 2" groups at 25yrds from a rest and I am not a bullseye shooter by any stretch.

I plan on keeping it for life and passing it down to my kid(s) if I ever have any. By all acccounts it will last that long and longer.
 
I was considering the Taurus because of the warranty. My last gun I owned in college, and it was a nightmare. The life time warranty is very appealing.

I have found a dealer selling the Ruger for a very reasonable price. I might just have to take a gander at it.
 
I was at a gun show yesterday and I got to try a GP-100 with a spring job. Get the spring kit. It was like butter. I looked at the gun and he smiled and said "Yeah, I know, a GP-100 that you only need one hand to pull the trigger"
 
Taurus does have one of the best warrenties of any company, but if you buy the GP the chances of you needing to use the warrenty are near zero ;)

To everyone who's swapped springs:
What brand spring did you use and what weight spring is it?
 
Go with Ruger. I own the exact same model you're looking at. I can vouch that the trigger becomes smoother with frequent dry firing and shooting and I even like the factory grip. What I really like is that it's frame is the same size as the Colt Lawman that I used to own. I didn't even have to buy a new holster - The Ruger fits into my old one perfectly.
 
My 2 cents...

I agree with Checkman...go with the Ruger. I own a Security Six and a Bisley Vaquero in .357magnum, as well as a P89DC in 9mm. Built like tanks... :evil:
 
I warmly endorse the GP100. I own a 4" stainless model and have a fair amount of experience shooting a 6" stainless one.

Rugged. It's a pleasure to own a gun that you can feed any factory .357 load in any amount you like without worrying about wear.

Reliable. I had a little cylinder binding until I learned to clean the face of the cylinder properly. Since then, c. 1500 rounds without a problem.

Accurate. This is an underappreciated attribute of the GP. Everyone knows Rugers are tough, but my 4" GP is a great shooter too. Shames my S&W Model 19.

The trigger improves. This often-stated trait of the GP100 isn't just whitewash. After about 500 rounds and some dryfiring, the improvement was evident. I now have no complaints about my GP's smooth, even, mediumweight double action trigger. It's not a Python trigger, but it's good. Ditto for the SA trigger.
 
I have the GP100 4" stainless and love it, i'd go with the Ruger as was often said built like a tank!
 
Ruger-the company that supported the AWB.

I TRIED to buy a Mark II yesterday, before there weren't any more in the pipeline. In the end, I just couldn't give the company that won't sell me an 11 round rifle magazine my money, and talked myself into a Supermatic Citation.


To each his own, of course, but there aren't really very many anti-gun GUN companies around, and I prefer not to support one.

Larry
 
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