The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Do I Really Need a Ruger GP-100 ??

Billy Shears · September 18, 2012, 10:17 AM

I'll give my two cents worth...

It is my opinion that:

a) The GP100 is a fine revolver just as mentioned above. I really enjoy shooting mine.

b) But so is the Security Six. Nothing at all wrong with it. I actually prefer the feel of the Six over the GP; and

c) The GP100, for all it's other attributes, is too large and heavy for comfortable use or carry. If you already have a couple of very nice .357s and you're looking for something that bulky and heavy to shoot, why not buy a S&W 29 and do it in .44 Magnum? Again, just my personal opinion, but a gun's weight and bulk should match the caliber it shoots. I think the GP is on the heavy/bulky end of the spectrum for a .357.

September 18, 2012, 10:17 AM	#12
Billy Shears Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 606	I'll give my two cents worth... It is my opinion that: a) The GP100 is a fine revolver just as mentioned above. I really enjoy shooting mine. b) But so is the Security Six. Nothing at all wrong with it. I actually prefer the feel of the Six over the GP; and c) The GP100, for all it's other attributes, is too large and heavy for comfortable use or carry. If you already have a couple of very nice .357s and you're looking for something that bulky and heavy to shoot, why not buy a S&W 29 and do it in .44 Magnum? Again, just my personal opinion, but a gun's weight and bulk should match the caliber it shoots. I think the GP is on the heavy/bulky end of the spectrum for a .357.