Which Ruger GP100?

[Zip06]

There is about a $50 dollar difference between the carbon steel and the stainless model. Is one preferable over the other? Should I care? Also does anyone have a recommendation for a regular scabbard holster for the 4 inch GP 100?

 

[gremlin]

st-st-st-st-st-st-st-st-st-st-st-st-st-ainless!!!!!!!!!!!

no brainer decision.

easier cleanup, seems to be more durable, better looking.

spend the money.

never think twice about it.

I carry mine in an Old West rig.

 

[45R]

I second the stainless. Its a gorgeous gun!!!

 

[Rob96]

KGP-141, one sweet lookin' and firin' wheelie.

 

[stans]

I have never been a big fan of Ruger's bluing, it lacks the luster and depth of S&W or Colt bluing jobs. Ruger does a very good job with their stainless finishes, so I would pick a stainless GP-100. Wait a minute, I did buy one like that, many years ago. It has been shot a lot and is still as nice as the day I bought it.

 

[Sisco]

Another vote for stainless. Easier to maintain and looks better too.
All that and you can't bead blast the blued finish if you want to!

 

[keithernTN]

Stainless. You know it looks better anyway.

 

[PawDaddy]

I bought the stainless, 4" model. It is great to shoot. I wish that I could find a way to carry it concealed, but for me, it is just too big.

I used to have a S&W 586 with a 6" barrel. It was the best shooting gun that I had ever owned at that time. The GP100 is different, but after I got used to it, I think that I like it better than the Smith.

 

[miatchguy]

What do you all thnik, should I buy a Ruger GP100 6" or an S&W 686 8"? I really can't decide.

 

[Z_Infidel]

I have a 4" blued GP100 and I LIKE the way it looks, so there!

Soon it will be sporting a Lett hybrid grip, which will only make it look even nicer.

Of course, the guys who mentioned the benefits of stainless are absolutely right. In fact, I had a 6" stainless but sold it to buy my S&W 586, which is also BLUED.

 

[stans]

What do you all thnik, should I buy a Ruger GP100 6" or an S&W 686 8"? I really can't decide.

Depends on the intended purpose of the revolver. For target work, especially 50 yards or more, the 8 3/8" barrel is going to give you a much better sight radius and therefore, better practical accuracy. For informal shooting and packing in the field, the 6 inch barrel is a much handier package.

 

[drod]

Stainless