CaliCoastie
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i love both, if i had to choose one model? at least base model, GP-100. just for teh varity but mine arnt leaving my house any time soon.
Since I like short barreled guns, then the 3 inch GP is just as good as the 2 3/4 Six'es. Now that does not mean I'll turn down a good Security Six if I see one, but my 'Canadian' GP-100 is real good.Both are pretty equal. The GP-100 is a bit beefier.
Those Canadian GPs are the nicest GPs. Trimmer than the regular 3".Since I like short barreled guns, then the 3 inch GP is just as good as the 2 3/4 Six'es. Now that does not mean I'll turn down a good Security Six if I see one, but my 'Canadian' GP-100 is real good.
My GP-100 'Canadian' (police trade in.. in Canada they can't even own 3 inch barreled guns, even the ones they were issued in the police forces) with my Blackjack 'Fighter Pilot' knife I use with it.
Long guns, well that underlug on the GP just makes it heavier, and the GP does not need the weight.
Deaf
My general issue with GP-100 is that it's simply overweight and oversized for what it offers, and that is - 6 shots of .357.
S&W 686+ at least offers higher capacity in exchange for the added bulk and weight.
GP-100's only real advantage (other than being easier to shoot due to being heavier) vs new S&W model 66 or old Security Six is the durability. But for most people that durability doesn't make any difference since they'll never shoot enough hot .357s to wear either of these guns down.
I completely agree with you.@RealGun
it's not my logic that is flawed. You just didn't really try to see my point.
Any revolver over 33-34 oz. is "heavy enough" for comfortable .357 Magnum shooting and adding more weight is not really necessary. Yes, a bit more comfort, yes, a bit faster follow up shots, but also less comfort while carrying.
Now, GP-100 not only is heavy but also its cylinder diameter is larger, than k-frames or Six series which makes it even more difficult to carry.
For the added size and weight all you get is... "added weight" and... more durability that you'll most likely ever need.
S&W 686+ for the added weight compared to model 66 gives you higher capacity. And S&W 686+ is in fact lighter than GP-100.
S&W model 66 offers almost equal comfort (the difference in weight is ONLY 3,4 oz.) , same barrel length, same capacity, high durability with lower cylinder diameter and less weight (even though 3,4 oz. is not much, it makes a difference). Basically the same goes for Service/Speed six.
For me the added weight is rather a disadvantage, since it weights way more than "enough". I guess "enough" differs from person to person.
Krator - But for most people that durability doesn't make any difference since they'll never shoot enough hot .357s to wear either of these guns down.