Richard Simmons
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I've got a first year GP100, 4" that, except for the turn line looks like it just left the factory. Wonderful revolver and sturdy as all get out.
Ruger GP 100
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Ok I'll play,
1) What do you own: 6 inch GP-100
2) Hogue Mono grips. Absolutely love them. While the factory grips are comfortable the Hogues give me a better grip and finger placement.
3) What loads do you use? Winchester .38 FMJ, Remington .357 125 JHP, Federal .357 158 JHP
4) Any modifications? Hogue grips.
5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Maybe give it the trigger job and lighter springs that I needed to do to make this gun effective for me. Although it was a fun experience to do all of that stuff, so never mind.
6) Holster(s): Currently a cheap nylon uncle mikes. I am looking to move towards a crossdraw such as the Bianchi cyclone in the future.
7) Speed Loader(s): HKS
1) What do you own: 6 inch GP-100
2) Hogue Mono grips. Absolutely love them. While the factory grips are comfortable the Hogues give me a better grip and finger placement.
3) What loads do you use? Winchester .38 FMJ, Remington .357 125 JHP, Federal .357 158 JHP
4) Any modifications? Hogue grips.
5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Maybe give it the trigger job and lighter springs that I needed to do to make this gun effective for me. Although it was a fun experience to do all of that stuff, so never mind.
6) Holster(s): Currently a cheap nylon uncle mikes. I am looking to move towards a crossdraw such as the Bianchi cyclone in the future.
7) Speed Loader(s): HKS
Kimber1911_06238
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This was my first wheelgun...GP100 4" barrel, Stainless steel.
didn't change anything, but I want to get a set of hogue hardwood grips. IWB holster...forget the brand. It's not comfortable, don't usually carry this gun.
I shoot some pretty mild target loads mostly....7.5 grains of Universal with 125 grain berry's plated hp or fp's
HKS speedloader
didn't change anything, but I want to get a set of hogue hardwood grips. IWB holster...forget the brand. It's not comfortable, don't usually carry this gun.
I shoot some pretty mild target loads mostly....7.5 grains of Universal with 125 grain berry's plated hp or fp's
HKS speedloader
Add my name to the roster, even if mine is a reimported gun from Canada. I have a 3" DAO with fixed sights. It is gently used, tight as a banksafe and very accurate. I plan to do a little triggerwork to ge the DA pull a little smoother, but thats about all I plan to do. Here is my newest addition to my sizeable Ruger revolver family.
Ruger GP-100 3" Fixed sights KGPF331
Just got this last week, and impressed so far. Have a slight chip in one of the inserts, so Ruger will get it back and should replace it. Since I had to leave town immediately, I haven't had a chance to fire it yet.
Traded in my Model 66 for it + cash: just could never get used to the way it felt in my hand. Ruger feels great right out of the box. Picture posted on this site is great- wonder how he did that?
I would like a little more (little) finger support not there with these shorter grips, so I may get the longer factory grip in Black Laminate. I think it will fit. There seems to be some confusion that Ruger could clear up immediately, if they listed the grips on the accessory page as fitting all models!
Beyond that, the Hogue's will certainly fit, but I'm just not a great fan of these.
By the way, can someone tell me how to join this club?
Just got this last week, and impressed so far. Have a slight chip in one of the inserts, so Ruger will get it back and should replace it. Since I had to leave town immediately, I haven't had a chance to fire it yet.
Traded in my Model 66 for it + cash: just could never get used to the way it felt in my hand. Ruger feels great right out of the box. Picture posted on this site is great- wonder how he did that?
I would like a little more (little) finger support not there with these shorter grips, so I may get the longer factory grip in Black Laminate. I think it will fit. There seems to be some confusion that Ruger could clear up immediately, if they listed the grips on the accessory page as fitting all models!
Beyond that, the Hogue's will certainly fit, but I'm just not a great fan of these.
By the way, can someone tell me how to join this club?
havoc7usmc
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GP STRONG
Nothing against S&W...if you want to shoot 38SPL most of the time. These Rugers are rugged and you can get a life time of shooting 357 with bending the frame. S&W's are the "Pretty Boy" toy, Ruger is the "in the trench and get it done" gun. I will admit, as far as 38spl S&W is about the best.
Nothing against S&W...if you want to shoot 38SPL most of the time. These Rugers are rugged and you can get a life time of shooting 357 with bending the frame. S&W's are the "Pretty Boy" toy, Ruger is the "in the trench and get it done" gun. I will admit, as far as 38spl S&W is about the best.
Porter_Rockwell
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CONSIDER YOURSELF A MEMBER!
LaVerne,
Consider yourself part of the club! I know of no dues or fees to post a picture or opinion of your favorite gun!
Thanks for sharing!
God Bless,
Porter.
LaVerne,
Consider yourself part of the club! I know of no dues or fees to post a picture or opinion of your favorite gun!
Thanks for sharing!
God Bless,
Porter.
1) What do you own: KGP-141
2) Grips? Hogue Mono grips. I have the rubber one for field use and I have the Pau Ferro top finger groove only for carry. I am one of those who can't stand the factory grip.
3) What loads do you use? I almost never use .38Spl. I have settled on 158 gr Gold Dots for carry and Winchester 180gr PG for field work.
4) Any modifications? The trigger group and the hammer are mirror polished via Dremel on all mating surfaces. Mirror polished the trigger return spring guide hole. Wolff springs 10# main and 10# return. I have factory, Hi-Viz and Mepros sights for it. I rounded off the edges on the backside of the trigger. Finally, I sanded off the "safety billboard" and voided my warranty since I wasn't using it.
5) What would you like Ruger to do differently for the GP100?
A list:
Sell parts over the counter.
Make the ejector rod shape, and feel, more positive and less cheesy. The only part of Colt's and S&Ws I envy are the distant ends of their ejector rods. (Not the design of them by any means, just the knurled nob.)
Offer a premolten (dehorned) GP-100 for concealed carry (yeah that'll happen).
Smooth the "internal" surfaces of the ejector rod housing and the top strap.
Make the blue ones "blued" and not "painted."
6) Holster(s): Uncle Mike's nylon for the field, Haugen leather for the street.
7) Speed Loader: Bianchi Speed Strips for serious carry and reloading practice. HKS for field/range fun.
2) Grips? Hogue Mono grips. I have the rubber one for field use and I have the Pau Ferro top finger groove only for carry. I am one of those who can't stand the factory grip.
3) What loads do you use? I almost never use .38Spl. I have settled on 158 gr Gold Dots for carry and Winchester 180gr PG for field work.
4) Any modifications? The trigger group and the hammer are mirror polished via Dremel on all mating surfaces. Mirror polished the trigger return spring guide hole. Wolff springs 10# main and 10# return. I have factory, Hi-Viz and Mepros sights for it. I rounded off the edges on the backside of the trigger. Finally, I sanded off the "safety billboard" and voided my warranty since I wasn't using it.
5) What would you like Ruger to do differently for the GP100?
A list:
Sell parts over the counter.
Make the ejector rod shape, and feel, more positive and less cheesy. The only part of Colt's and S&Ws I envy are the distant ends of their ejector rods. (Not the design of them by any means, just the knurled nob.)
Offer a premolten (dehorned) GP-100 for concealed carry (yeah that'll happen).
Smooth the "internal" surfaces of the ejector rod housing and the top strap.
Make the blue ones "blued" and not "painted."
6) Holster(s): Uncle Mike's nylon for the field, Haugen leather for the street.
7) Speed Loader: Bianchi Speed Strips for serious carry and reloading practice. HKS for field/range fun.
havoc7usmc
Member
GP
I have two 686's and a 586 and they are good looking guns, use them for show & tell more then anything else. But when it comes down to doing some good range time and IA drills (357 not 38's loads) I will use my GP. I just love the feel and balance and knowing that a steady diet of 357 is not going to tweak my frame. I'll post a pic as soon as I can. I'm new to this forum thing and I'm still learning how to do the fancy stuff.
Later Gents.
Guns - out
I have two 686's and a 586 and they are good looking guns, use them for show & tell more then anything else. But when it comes down to doing some good range time and IA drills (357 not 38's loads) I will use my GP. I just love the feel and balance and knowing that a steady diet of 357 is not going to tweak my frame. I'll post a pic as soon as I can. I'm new to this forum thing and I'm still learning how to do the fancy stuff.
Later Gents.
Guns - out
bpisler
Member
1) 6" GP-100,i bough it today used but looks
and feels new,very tight.
2) I'll be getting a pair of factory grips for
the fixed sights GP-100 as they fit my
hands better than aftermarket grip.
3) Reloads hotter than my 3" S&W 65-3
can handle.For factory loads i'll try the
Double tap 158gr GDHP's.
4) I plan to have the barrel cut back to 3
inches and do some polishing on the
action just to smooth it up a bit.
5) Ruger could make a ajustable sighted 3"
GP-100 and save me the trouble.
6) I have no ideal on what holster i'll use as
it's only a range gun until i get the barrel
cut back.
7) Again no ideal on the speedloaders,right
now i use a 2X2X2 pouch from galco for my
65-3' spare ammo.
and feels new,very tight.
2) I'll be getting a pair of factory grips for
the fixed sights GP-100 as they fit my
hands better than aftermarket grip.
3) Reloads hotter than my 3" S&W 65-3
can handle.For factory loads i'll try the
Double tap 158gr GDHP's.
4) I plan to have the barrel cut back to 3
inches and do some polishing on the
action just to smooth it up a bit.
5) Ruger could make a ajustable sighted 3"
GP-100 and save me the trouble.
6) I have no ideal on what holster i'll use as
it's only a range gun until i get the barrel
cut back.
7) Again no ideal on the speedloaders,right
now i use a 2X2X2 pouch from galco for my
65-3' spare ammo.
Gave it to my daughter but this is what I HAD:
* 3", fixed rear sight, full hammer
* bead blasted
* smooth trigger(bought used so it may have had a trigger job)
* Orange sight paint on front
* 125 gr Federal HS for around he house, 158 gr LSWC for woods (got to look into those Buffalo Bore loads). Plus, I reload a lot of 158 gr .38 (WW231 or Unique) and 158 (ww296)
* Original grips work fine
Next year I plan to get another GP. The 3" was nice but a 4" would be OK too. Also thinking of getting the adjustable sights since I would use it mostly at the range and at home. I will probably get another SP101 as well for woods carry.
* 3", fixed rear sight, full hammer
* bead blasted
* smooth trigger(bought used so it may have had a trigger job)
* Orange sight paint on front
* 125 gr Federal HS for around he house, 158 gr LSWC for woods (got to look into those Buffalo Bore loads). Plus, I reload a lot of 158 gr .38 (WW231 or Unique) and 158 (ww296)
* Original grips work fine
Next year I plan to get another GP. The 3" was nice but a 4" would be OK too. Also thinking of getting the adjustable sights since I would use it mostly at the range and at home. I will probably get another SP101 as well for woods carry.
Warren
Member
Blued 6 inch half-lug.
Got a good deal on 125 gr Hi-Shoks so I use those.
Factory grips
No holster or speedloaders.
Fun gun except that it will open up a cut in my trigger finger right about at the middle joint.
Got a good deal on 125 gr Hi-Shoks so I use those.
Factory grips
No holster or speedloaders.
Fun gun except that it will open up a cut in my trigger finger right about at the middle joint.
1 - Had a blued 4" full lug.
2 - I was using factory grips, but the Hogues are nice.
3 - I went with 158gr for practice, and never used much else and few .38 rounds.
4 - I had a Wolff spring kit, but the factory was fine.
5 - I'd like them to bring back the half lug. Other than that, I have no complaints. I'd like them to put together a GP100 five shot .44 Magnum or .44 special.
6 - Had a Bianchi OWB holster for it, but I didn't carry it much.
7 - Used Safariland Comp2 speedloaders.
It has a new owner now, and I hope its enjoying its new home.
jm
2 - I was using factory grips, but the Hogues are nice.
3 - I went with 158gr for practice, and never used much else and few .38 rounds.
4 - I had a Wolff spring kit, but the factory was fine.
5 - I'd like them to bring back the half lug. Other than that, I have no complaints. I'd like them to put together a GP100 five shot .44 Magnum or .44 special.
6 - Had a Bianchi OWB holster for it, but I didn't carry it much.
7 - Used Safariland Comp2 speedloaders.
It has a new owner now, and I hope its enjoying its new home.
jm
Ruger GP 100 Club
I have had my 3 inch sinc 03 and it shoots fantastic. While I do armed security I carry 24 rounds of 125 grain semi jacketed ammo from Remington. Rems have been a real good ammo for me in .357 and .38 that I hardly ever reload. My Ruger GP 3 inch ss is also carried on and off duty and it conceals pretty well in a inpant Uncle Mikes holster. I only had to shoot at some gangbanger once and the perp is now 6 feet below the ground permantly resting in peace. He pulled a gun on me and fired first missing me by a long shot and I drew my GP and hit him between the eyes. Rich Ziemies,Omaha,Ne. P.S. The City prosecutor did not file charges against me and he is anti-gun as ever. He said it was a good shooting and well JUSTIFIED
I have had my 3 inch sinc 03 and it shoots fantastic. While I do armed security I carry 24 rounds of 125 grain semi jacketed ammo from Remington. Rems have been a real good ammo for me in .357 and .38 that I hardly ever reload. My Ruger GP 3 inch ss is also carried on and off duty and it conceals pretty well in a inpant Uncle Mikes holster. I only had to shoot at some gangbanger once and the perp is now 6 feet below the ground permantly resting in peace. He pulled a gun on me and fired first missing me by a long shot and I drew my GP and hit him between the eyes. Rich Ziemies,Omaha,Ne. P.S. The City prosecutor did not file charges against me and he is anti-gun as ever. He said it was a good shooting and well JUSTIFIED
Porter_Rockwell
Member
Nice pic
Grimjaw,
Nice photo. I'm there with you on the GP100 in five shot 44 mag. Lets see what Ruger can do to invade Taurus tracker territory! Since they just made the Redhawk in a 4 inch variety, I think our hopes may be dashed for awhile.
God Bless,
Porter.
Grimjaw,
Nice photo. I'm there with you on the GP100 in five shot 44 mag. Lets see what Ruger can do to invade Taurus tracker territory! Since they just made the Redhawk in a 4 inch variety, I think our hopes may be dashed for awhile.
God Bless,
Porter.
2ndamd
Member
No need to start a club for the GP100 or SP101. The owners of these best of class revolvers, are not in need of validating their choice of revolver. The proof is in the pudding as they say. Meaning the validation for owning the GP100 or SP101 is in the gun's performance. The validation others may seek will not be found on an internet gun forum with whoever cries loudest or whoever sells more is the winner and therefore the best.
I guess I am being antisocial here. Sorry to tread your thread.
Count me in the club if it makes ya feel better but, no club is needed for owning these best of class revolvers.
I guess I am being antisocial here. Sorry to tread your thread.
Count me in the club if it makes ya feel better but, no club is needed for owning these best of class revolvers.
Waywatcher
Member
I finally got around to taking and hosting pictures!
OldWolf
Member
Wolff spring kit is all I have done to mine. It came with high visibility sights.
Porter_Rockwell
Member
Which sights?
Old Wolf,
Which sights did yours come with?
God Bless,
Porter.
Old Wolf,
Which sights did yours come with?
God Bless,
Porter.
Porter_Rockwell
Member
Agreed!
2ndamd,
I agree that the Rugers really need no validation, just hoping that we can keep the info, pics and posts rolling on these great guns. More of a user friendly club than a validation seeking club! I'm sure that if John Q. Public really takes a hard, long, unbiased look---Ruger will almost always come out on top!
I shot tons of my dad's Smitty's for years. Then I got my hands on a Ruger or two and that is all it took. Ruger will always be my #1.
God Bless,
Porter.
2ndamd,
I agree that the Rugers really need no validation, just hoping that we can keep the info, pics and posts rolling on these great guns. More of a user friendly club than a validation seeking club! I'm sure that if John Q. Public really takes a hard, long, unbiased look---Ruger will almost always come out on top!
I shot tons of my dad's Smitty's for years. Then I got my hands on a Ruger or two and that is all it took. Ruger will always be my #1.
God Bless,
Porter.
A. My favorite model is the Stainless Steel 6" with short barrel shroud.
B. I use standard Ruger rubber grips, but put in custom grip panels. To me, the standard rubber Ruger grips are perfection--they fit my hands like a glove and do a wonderful job of absorbing recoil. I hate finger grooves, so its nice that Ruger doesn't use them.
What do I wish Ruger would do differently?
1. Remove the barrel graphiti, oops I mean "safety warning"
2. Improve quality control (3 of my 4 GPs had to go to a gunsmith because of improperly fit parts or poor machine work).
3. Bring back the 6" with short shroud version (this version IMO has perfect balance for my hands)
4. Introduce a production 5" version
5. Introduce a 5 shot .44 Special version (yes, I know Ruger will never do this, but one can always wish!)
Overall, the GP is my favorite medium frame revolver made. Improve points 1 and 2 (graphiti and quality control) and I would be very happy. I'd be super thrilled if points 3-5 were ever met.
B. I use standard Ruger rubber grips, but put in custom grip panels. To me, the standard rubber Ruger grips are perfection--they fit my hands like a glove and do a wonderful job of absorbing recoil. I hate finger grooves, so its nice that Ruger doesn't use them.
What do I wish Ruger would do differently?
1. Remove the barrel graphiti, oops I mean "safety warning"
2. Improve quality control (3 of my 4 GPs had to go to a gunsmith because of improperly fit parts or poor machine work).
3. Bring back the 6" with short shroud version (this version IMO has perfect balance for my hands)
4. Introduce a production 5" version
5. Introduce a 5 shot .44 Special version (yes, I know Ruger will never do this, but one can always wish!)
Overall, the GP is my favorite medium frame revolver made. Improve points 1 and 2 (graphiti and quality control) and I would be very happy. I'd be super thrilled if points 3-5 were ever met.
kmrcstintn
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current: stainless GP-100 w/ 6" barrel; 1996 vintage; all stock; Bianchi #5BHL hloster made for S&W N-frame .44 boomers (a bit big; tight enough to prevent the cylinder from spinning and the hammer cannot fully cock when thumb break snap is closed~got it for $25 clearance due to some staining on the leather which I darkened with CampDry spray and it hides the staining)
previous: 4" blued, 4" stainless, 4" beat up stainless DAO police trade-in, 3" stainless DAO
as you can see, I've had my share that I let go like a fool...not this time
previous: 4" blued, 4" stainless, 4" beat up stainless DAO police trade-in, 3" stainless DAO
as you can see, I've had my share that I let go like a fool...not this time
Jrob24
Member
1) Stainless 4" Bbl. Adjustable sights
2) Factory grips
3) Fiochi 158gr .38 spl FMJ, and WWB 130gr FMJ .38 spl
4) Front sight painted orange
5) Have Factory sights be fiber optic.
6) No holster
7) HKS
2) Factory grips
3) Fiochi 158gr .38 spl FMJ, and WWB 130gr FMJ .38 spl
4) Front sight painted orange
5) Have Factory sights be fiber optic.
6) No holster
7) HKS
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