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Safestuffer · March 8, 2014, 12:34 AM

Well, I got to see a Wiley Clapp gp100 today at a big sporting goods shop.

Long story short....$850 out the door? Meh.

Sloppy crane/frame fit, large gap
Large burr above forcing cone as others have described
Mediocre trigger
Loose feeling
Cheesy fiber optic front sight

I did like the grips and the finish looked like it would stand up to a lot. But honestly, quality has been dropping across the board on revolvers it seems.

If my trooper mkIII had a ruger firing pin assembly, I'd be a happy camper....and I just paid $650 for a 586-2 which hopefully will be here next week so I feel no loss in not having a gp100 in the stable....maybe if an older blued or stainless model comes up that's as well fitted as my sp101 for under $500 I will snap it up, but not if there is a nice s&w or colt next to it.

March 8, 2014, 12:34 AM	#115
Safestuffer Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2013 Posts: 101	Well, I got to see a Wiley Clapp gp100 today at a big sporting goods shop. Long story short....$850 out the door? Meh. Sloppy crane/frame fit, large gap Large burr above forcing cone as others have described Mediocre trigger Loose feeling Cheesy fiber optic front sight I did like the grips and the finish looked like it would stand up to a lot. But honestly, quality has been dropping across the board on revolvers it seems. If my trooper mkIII had a ruger firing pin assembly, I'd be a happy camper....and I just paid $650 for a 586-2 which hopefully will be here next week so I feel no loss in not having a gp100 in the stable....maybe if an older blued or stainless model comes up that's as well fitted as my sp101 for under $500 I will snap it up, but not if there is a nice s&w or colt next to it. Last edited by Safestuffer; March 8, 2014 at 12:40 AM.