Ruger Super GP 100 8 shot competition revolver

Radny97 · April 26, 2019, 03:24 PM

Let’s see:
Shimmed hammer and boss centered trigger.
Two piece tensioned barrel with target crown and cold hammer forged for accuracy.
Lightened cylinder relieved for moon clips
Smoothed competition grip
Fiber optic front sight
Uses the Super Redhawk trigger group and internals
8 shots
Good looking in my opinion

Ruger just checked all the boxes for a good competition revolver to compete in ICORE and USPSA.
When you get it home you can drop some Wolff springs in it and you’ll be off to the races.
I just might replace my 627PC.
Ruger keeps figuring out ways to take my money and i couldn’t be happier about it.

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stinkeypete · April 26, 2019, 06:09 PM

The spec sheet says it weighs 47 oz with a 5.5” barrel... that’s 5 oz less than a 5.5” Redhawk but 9 oz more than a gp100 with a 4.2” barrel. With the scalloped cylinder and cutaway barrel... they put lead weights in the thing somewhere? Or the weight spec is wrong.

For that kind of money, I would like an accuracy spec. for out of the box.

I especially like the feature that you can shoot .38 special since it’s got “dual chambering.” Maybe they have a new kid in marketing writing this stuff?

I like the look. I don’t see how it weighs so much unless they put weights in it and if so, why lighten the barrel?

A 686 Plus weighs 38.4 oz... and costs under a grand...

74A95 · April 26, 2019, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stinkeypete

The spec sheet says it weighs 47 oz with a 5.5” barrel... that’s 5 oz less than a 5.5” Redhawk but 9 oz more than a gp100 with a 4.2” barrel. With the scalloped cylinder and cutaway barrel... they put lead weights in the thing somewhere? Or the weight spec is wrong.

I like the look. I don’t see how it weighs so much unless they put weights in it and if so, why lighten the barrel?

Maybe because it's built on a Redhawk frame?
Redhawk = 8 shots; GP100 = 7 shots.

74A95 · April 26, 2019, 07:27 PM

Here's a link for people who want to know what the heck we're talking about...

https://ruger.com/products/superGP100/models.html

HighValleyRanch · April 26, 2019, 08:08 PM

Whew, that is uglier than my LCR!

ds-10-speed · April 26, 2019, 09:03 PM

It looks interesting but it won't replace my 627 V-Comp, the DA trigger pull on my GP 100 is longer than my S&W's. For me the longer GP DA pull makes my follow up shots slower, I'm used to S&W's.

Updated accessories:

DaleA · April 27, 2019, 12:43 AM

Thanks 74A95! Much appreciated.

44caliberkid · April 27, 2019, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighValleyRanch

Whew, that is uglier than my LCR!

Add my +1. That 627 Smith is gorgeous though.

Dave T · April 27, 2019, 09:43 AM

When uglier guns are built, Ruger will build them. And what's with that goofy grip angle? Does Ruger not understand that the further the wrist is from the axis of the bore, the greater felt recoil will be? No, apparently they don't!

Dave

Carl the Floor Walker · April 27, 2019, 06:48 PM

I have two LCR's which I really admire for many reasons. Actually own about 6 Rugers. However, I have to say I will never buy another Ruger product again. The quality control has gone down hill so much, and now just a bunch of Budget semi autos.
Now this ugly looking gun at over $1500. What is Ruger on these days?

Sorry Ruger if I pass, I will just buy two Kimbers for the money. Thanks anyway.

TruthTellers · April 28, 2019, 12:44 AM

Just when I think I'm being too hard on Ruger, they drop this to further boggle my mind. Somebody in marketing must have looked at what the intention of this revolver was and said, "We can't call it a Redhawk because that's too plain, but we can't call it a Super Redhawk because it's not a Super Redhawk. Hey, let's call it a Super GP100 instead!"

"But it's not a GP100 either."

"Shut up, you're fired."

"That's okay, I have an offer from Charter Arms anyway."

Anyway, I have trouble buying Ruger revolvers enough as it is these days, I'd surely never spend $1400 on this.

P-990 · April 28, 2019, 07:58 AM

I too am rather confused by the naming game. As soon as I saw "8-shots" I knew there was no way it was just a beefed up GP-100, as there's no physical room to put that many rounds into the cylinder. Why they didn't name it some variation of a Redhawk or Super Redhawk baffles me.

It IS impressively ugly, even by Ruger standards. But it may work rather well for it's intended purpose. Only time will tell.

OldNick · April 30, 2019, 06:59 AM

Oh, I don't know about the ugly part. It IS different. "I ain't fer it, I ain't agin it.", as was said by someone more famous than I.

Some folk think the Super Redhawk is ugly, and I admit I was in that camp for a while too. Until I purchased one.
Then I realized that it looks the way it does, because it does what it does.

I could warm up to the looks of the "Super GP100", especially if it performs.

Mr.RevolverGuy · May 2, 2019, 03:48 AM

I hate what they did with the cylinder

HighValleyRanch · May 2, 2019, 08:48 AM

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I hate what they did with the cylinder

That's what they did with the LCR series.

laytonj1 · May 2, 2019, 10:53 AM

Ok, I’ll be the odd man out. I actually like the looks of it, with one exception: the LCR style cylinder. I think an unfluted cylinder would look a whole lot better.
And it sure does look like a Redhawk to me but with a GP100 grip stud.
I’d love to see a range report on one.

Jim

smee78 · May 2, 2019, 06:23 PM

Nice revolver 10 speed, I like it.

wild cat mccane · May 3, 2019, 07:36 AM

That is one silly barrel..

5thShock · May 4, 2019, 09:49 AM

Snake Plissken wouldn't think so.

silvermane_1 · May 7, 2019, 02:49 AM

Yeah the Super GP-100 is a weird looking revolver, but i bet it does it job.

TxFlyFish · May 7, 2019, 07:32 AM

How do you clean that barrel sleeve?

FrankenMauser · May 7, 2019, 11:53 AM

Quote:

I hate what they did with the cylinder

I suspect that it is a weight saving effort. --Probably more to reduce rotating mass than overall weight.

Carmady · May 7, 2019, 09:31 PM

I was looking at the link in post #4 and at the bottom of the page there's a circle with a microphone in it with the caption, TELL THE CEO.

That made me laugh.

April 26, 2019, 03:24 PM	#1
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	Ruger Super GP 100 8 shot competition revolver Let’s see: Shimmed hammer and boss centered trigger. Two piece tensioned barrel with target crown and cold hammer forged for accuracy. Lightened cylinder relieved for moon clips Smoothed competition grip Fiber optic front sight Uses the Super Redhawk trigger group and internals 8 shots Good looking in my opinion Ruger just checked all the boxes for a good competition revolver to compete in ICORE and USPSA. When you get it home you can drop some Wolff springs in it and you’ll be off to the races. I just might replace my 627PC. Ruger keeps figuring out ways to take my money and i couldn’t be happier about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

April 26, 2019, 06:09 PM	#2
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,293	The spec sheet says it weighs 47 oz with a 5.5” barrel... that’s 5 oz less than a 5.5” Redhawk but 9 oz more than a gp100 with a 4.2” barrel. With the scalloped cylinder and cutaway barrel... they put lead weights in the thing somewhere? Or the weight spec is wrong. For that kind of money, I would like an accuracy spec. for out of the box. I especially like the feature that you can shoot .38 special since it’s got “dual chambering.” Maybe they have a new kid in marketing writing this stuff? I like the look. I don’t see how it weighs so much unless they put weights in it and if so, why lighten the barrel? A 686 Plus weighs 38.4 oz... and costs under a grand... Last edited by stinkeypete; April 26, 2019 at 06:17 PM.

April 26, 2019, 08:08 PM	#5
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	Whew, that is uglier than my LCR! __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

April 26, 2019, 09:03 PM	#6
ds-10-speed Member Join Date: November 5, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	It looks interesting but it won't replace my 627 V-Comp, the DA trigger pull on my GP 100 is longer than my S&W's. For me the longer GP DA pull makes my follow up shots slower, I'm used to S&W's. Updated accessories: __________________ Double action pin shooter

April 27, 2019, 09:43 AM	#9
Dave T Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2000 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 1,456	When uglier guns are built, Ruger will build them. And what's with that goofy grip angle? Does Ruger not understand that the further the wrist is from the axis of the bore, the greater felt recoil will be? No, apparently they don't! Dave __________________ RSVN '69-'71 PCSD Ret

April 26, 2019, 07:27 PM	#4
74A95 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Posts: 1,568	Here's a link for people who want to know what the heck we're talking about... https://ruger.com/products/superGP100/models.html

April 27, 2019, 12:43 AM	#7
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,313	Thanks 74A95! Much appreciated.

April 27, 2019, 06:48 PM	#10
Carl the Floor Walker member Join Date: June 3, 2017 Location: South Posts: 1,422	I have two LCR's which I really admire for many reasons. Actually own about 6 Rugers. However, I have to say I will never buy another Ruger product again. The quality control has gone down hill so much, and now just a bunch of Budget semi autos. Now this ugly looking gun at over $1500. What is Ruger on these days? Sorry Ruger if I pass, I will just buy two Kimbers for the money. Thanks anyway.

April 28, 2019, 12:44 AM	#11
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	Just when I think I'm being too hard on Ruger, they drop this to further boggle my mind. Somebody in marketing must have looked at what the intention of this revolver was and said, "We can't call it a Redhawk because that's too plain, but we can't call it a Super Redhawk because it's not a Super Redhawk. Hey, let's call it a Super GP100 instead!" "But it's not a GP100 either." "Shut up, you're fired." "That's okay, I have an offer from Charter Arms anyway." Anyway, I have trouble buying Ruger revolvers enough as it is these days, I'd surely never spend $1400 on this. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

April 28, 2019, 07:58 AM	#12
P-990 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Only1/2WayThere Posts: 1,316	I too am rather confused by the naming game. As soon as I saw "8-shots" I knew there was no way it was just a beefed up GP-100, as there's no physical room to put that many rounds into the cylinder. Why they didn't name it some variation of a Redhawk or Super Redhawk baffles me. It IS impressively ugly, even by Ruger standards. But it may work rather well for it's intended purpose. Only time will tell. __________________ NRA Master, Highpower Rifle, Across-the-Course NRA Expert, Highpower Rifle, Mid-Range Prone

April 30, 2019, 06:59 AM	#13
OldNick Member Join Date: August 1, 2018 Location: Out in the red dirt Posts: 26	Oh, I don't know about the ugly part. It IS different. "I ain't fer it, I ain't agin it.", as was said by someone more famous than I. Some folk think the Super Redhawk is ugly, and I admit I was in that camp for a while too. Until I purchased one. Then I realized that it looks the way it does, because it does what it does. I could warm up to the looks of the "Super GP100", especially if it performs.

May 2, 2019, 03:48 AM	#14
Mr.RevolverGuy Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 991	I hate what they did with the cylinder __________________ Mr.Revolverguy http://www.dayattherange.com Firearms Reviewed and Reported On: An unbiased opinion with real world use.

May 2, 2019, 10:53 AM	#16
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	Ok, I’ll be the odd man out. I actually like the looks of it, with one exception: the LCR style cylinder. I think an unfluted cylinder would look a whole lot better. And it sure does look like a Redhawk to me but with a GP100 grip stud. I’d love to see a range report on one. Jim

May 2, 2019, 06:23 PM	#17
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May 3, 2019, 07:36 AM	#18
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,626	That is one silly barrel..

May 4, 2019, 09:49 AM	#19
5thShock Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2006 Posts: 400	Snake Plissken wouldn't think so.

May 7, 2019, 02:49 AM	#20
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May 7, 2019, 07:32 AM	#21
TxFlyFish Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2011 Posts: 1,246	How do you clean that barrel sleeve?

May 7, 2019, 09:31 PM	#23
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	I was looking at the link in post #4 and at the bottom of the page there's a circle with a microphone in it with the caption, TELL THE CEO. That made me laugh.