The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Ruger GP100 vs. S&W 686+ (Sheer Durability)

Crankgrinder · June 25, 2012, 08:16 PM

most information you will read points to the ruger being a stronger, more utilitarian gun, and the smith to be a bit more pricey, finer finished piece but all these folks are right. If the gp's extra strength as its percieved were to come into play then maybe a .357 isnt the right calibre. I went with the gp myself due mostly to the price and simplicity, Plus I love the look. I love the look of both guns, but I like the gps that much more, and I could not bring myself to pay +800$ for one when theres one for 600& flat thatll do the same thing just as well.

June 25, 2012, 08:16 PM	#23
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	most information you will read points to the ruger being a stronger, more utilitarian gun, and the smith to be a bit more pricey, finer finished piece but all these folks are right. If the gp's extra strength as its percieved were to come into play then maybe a .357 isnt the right calibre. I went with the gp myself due mostly to the price and simplicity, Plus I love the look. I love the look of both guns, but I like the gps that much more, and I could not bring myself to pay +800$ for one when theres one for 600& flat thatll do the same thing just as well.