Ruger GP 100

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GP-100 club X 2

I picked up a used SS 3" GP-100 yesterday
for 325.00 to go with my 6" i bought on
saturday.Very tight with a real decent
trigger pull,it'll replace my 3" S&W 65-3 as
my carry gun if it shoots a good as it looks.
 
Got 2 of em. A 6" and 4" with full underlug and adj sights, in stainless. No changes but swapped
the insert in the handle out for a black one in my 6". Not a CCW just a range gun so my holster
is a cheap fabric one.

Super accurate and I use the 4" to train new shooters.

I need to get a 3". Anyone know if they make a 5"?
 
gun: 4" stainless (target gray) w/ adj sights
grips: factory
ammo: a variety
mods: HiVis front sight, wolf springs, deburred hammer (for carry)
holster: custom shoulder rig, cheap IWB
speed loaders: HKS and speed strips

Anyone have the new Crimson Trace laser grips for this gun?
 
Used to have a 4", Blued, full lug, adj site.
Sold it in a moment of weakness.
Now have a 3", blued, full lug, fixed site.
Finally got a Pachmyer grip for it,
best $10 I've spent in a while.:cool:
Not gonna make the same mistake again.
This one is gonna stay with me for a while.
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I've had both S&W and Ruger revolvers. I gave my smith to my niece and my blue GP to my brother. I replaced the blue GP with a 4" stainless fixed sight. I've always said, if I could only have one revolver, it would be a Ruger. For handling and durability, they are second to none.
 
A bump for one of our faithful

We have some one asking about the GP, so thought I would bump this from page 3 for some info for him.

Thanks,

Porter.
 
1) What do you own: I own a blue GP100 in 4 inch with adj sights.

2) What grips do you use? I prefer the stock grip over the hogue, but soon I will add the Crimson Trace "laser" :eek: <mostly to add intimidation factor> There have been instances where I have drawn my weapon and there was an actual lag-time before they realized that yes I will actually perforate an armed suspect. I think the laser would assist the blockhead on a visual level.

3) What loads do you use? Range fire i'll use just about anything, but as a duty weapon I use Winchester Silvertips in .38 <requirment of the workplace>

4) Any modifications? I have none other than the Hogue grips.

5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Front sight visibility dot.

6) Holster(s): Safariland lvl 3 high gloss

7) Speed Loader(s): Bianchi

Once I figure out the how to post a picture I'll slide one in here, but I am sure you know exactly what it looks like LoL
 
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This club is a great idea! For one of the best (if not the best) .357s out there!

1) What do you own? I own a SS GP-100 in 4 inch with adj sights.

2) What grips do you use? Factory. For some reason they reduce just about all recoil for me compared to other 357s (6" King Cobra, 66, etc.)

3) What loads do you use? Federal JHP 158 and 125 gr.

4) Any modifications? None.

5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Perhaps factory night sights.

6) Holster(s): None.

7) Speed Loader(s): Bianchi
 
Best sixgun in the world!

Working Man, yes, a distributor commissioned a run of 5"-barreled GP100s a few years ago. I only saw them in pics on websites. As for the questions: (1) I own a fully lugged 4" GP100 I bought in 1992, originally as a fun/utility gun but which became my duty sidearm for a while, and a 4" fixed sight version I bought in 2004. (2) I use factory grips on both; one reason I really like the GP100 is that the factory grips are just about perfect for my hands. (3) My usual carry load is the Federal 125-grain JHP, the classic manstopper; I don't need the M&S study to know it works. (4) The only modifications to my older GP are a lighter trigger return spring, and an as-yet untested Bowen rear sight. The newer GP is box-stock, and I have no plans to change anything. (5) I wish Ruger would make a 5" barrel a regular option. A .44 Special version would surely get my attention! (6) I regularly use a Safepacker from The Wilderness for off-body carry, and a now-discontinued nylon IWB from Eagle Industries. Other rarely used holsters include a crossdraw by Tucker and a 1920 from El Paso Saddlery. (7) I use Bianchi Speed Strips on a daily basis, and sometims HKS speedloaders, for their durability. Finally, I just placed another GP100 on layaway, with a 6" non-lugged barrel. Life is good. :)
 
1) What do you own: Stainless GP100, 6", adjustable sight.

2) What grips do you use? Factory, very comfy, no need to change

3) What loads do you use? for plinking.38's or cheap .357 Mag rounds usually Winchester. For hunting I use 180gr Federal CastCores or 180gr Partitions

4) Any modifications? True Glo fiber optic sights, worth every penny!!!!!

5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Factory installed fiber optic sights

6) Holster? Bianchi, works well for me

7) Speed Loader? HKS
 
I almost got a new GP-100, stainless steel with 6" barrel, at the last gun show but I just wasn't willing to pay $450 at the time, even though I want that gun so bad.

Next time I'm not gonna overplay my hand.

What I have currently is a Security Six with 4" barrel. Ruger's answer to the S&W K-frame revolver.
 
Replacement Hammer? Wood Grip Suggestion?

I just got a black GP-100 with a 4" barrel and factory grips, but I'm hoping to change the grips it wood grips if not pachmayrs. Any suggestions on wood grips? And the hammer looks awfully "old west", is there any different style I can purchase to replace the factory hammer?

Thanks in advance!

In order:
1) What do you own: I own a black GP100 in 4 inch with adj sights.

2) What grips do you use? Factory Rubber, thought I plan on changing.

3) What loads do you use? Remington Golden Saber .357 Magnum 125gr. JHP

4) Any modifications? None yet, but I'd like to change the hammer if I can find a replacement.

5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Three dot sights, because that is what I'm used to.

6) Holster(s): Sounds bad, but it's brand spankin' new so I carry it Mexican for the time being. I'll have a new Galco leather holster once it arrives in the mail.

7) Speed Loader(s): Haven't ordered any yet.
 
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Picked up two HKS speedloaders at the range today for $8 and ordered a set of Wolff springs... I'm too small for a shoulder rig to look decent with the 3", so I have to pick up a holster and I'm all set.
 
What do you do if your GP100 shoots high at about 10 yards? We're talking about six inches high. Is this normal or is something up?
 
RavenVT100

6" high at 10 yards is definitely not normal unless you have it set up that way. Do you have adjustable sights? Have you changed out the front blade for a new one? If so, it sounds like it's too short.
 
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No, it's new. I haven't changed anything. The sights are adjustable but I haven't done anything with the front blade.
 
RavenVT100

If it's new and has never been set, the rear sight more than likely just needs to be zeroed. If you want the point of impact lowered, you need to lower the rear sight. I think that would be turning the sight screw clockwise (screw on the top of the rear sight). Try it a couple of clicks and see if your groups come down. I had to adjust mine when I first bought it. It was pretty far off on windage (adjusted with the screw on the side of the rear sight, if you're pretty well centered, you won't need to change this screw), but the elevation was about right. I can't remember exactly the number of clicks it took me to get it right for my eyes, but I'm thinking about 6 or 8. After this simple adjustment you should have your groups lowered. Let me know how this works out.
 
Any answers or suggestions for HMMurdock? Cmon guys..
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Can't comment on the wood grips, but I bought my Pachmyer
grip for $10 from a local shop. It was in the discount bin.
He had 4-5 more in there, as well as some for Dan Wesson's.
 
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