Your thoughts on the GP100 - Page 2

Delaware_Dan · March 1, 2011, 03:20 PM

Great guns.

357 Terms · March 1, 2011, 08:37 PM

You are preachin to the choir! I dont own a gp100 but I do own a 4in stainless Service six, a 6.5 stainless Blackhawk and an 2.25 DAO sp101. Love my Ruger 357's!!!!

Single Six · March 1, 2011, 08:45 PM

No side plate or cylinder release latch screws to shoot loose. Comparatively affordable. The highest recommendation I can give: It's what I carry when off-duty. If my LE agency would let me, I'd carry it on duty as well without a second thought.

Trebla · March 1, 2011, 09:49 PM

Holy cow, thanks for all the excellent imput!!! I really think the GP100 will fit my needs. I plan on using it for an outdoors revolver (camping & hiking). Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?

hot_wire53 · March 1, 2011, 10:05 PM

I have a Ruger GP100 with 4 inch barrel I bought new last year. I am sure it will outlast both me and my Grand Children. It is built like a tank. I bought it for my wife for home defense. You just point and pull the trigger since it is dual action / single action. Might be a little difficult for concealed carry, but that is not what I use it for.

charleym3 · March 1, 2011, 10:14 PM

I've been through several gp100s. blue, stainless, 3,4,5 and 6 inch with and wo underlugs. My favorite combinations were 3 inch w/o and 5 inch with. All that said, the sole survivor in the safe today is a 6 inch w/o. It is a vintage model that is the tightest one I've ever owned. I've put some heavy, but not stupid, loads through it. I hunted deer with it using a 200grn Remington bulled made for the 35 Remington with good results inside 100 yards. I've also built some loads of h110 and W296 under 110grn pellets that would light up the night sky. I put on a set of compact grips with some exotic wood that I can't recall the name of. Beautiful.
Come on Hunny, we need to unload some .357 brass. I won a box of 500 Montana Gold Bullets, .357, 140grn at the Carolina Cup last year. They want to get into Federal brass on top of the H110 powder in the box. It's a conspiracy I tell ya. The guns are taking over the world!

Deaf Smith · March 1, 2011, 10:21 PM

One of the best features of the GP100 is if you run out of ammo the GP makes a dandy club. Better than any of the 'wonder nines'.

Deaf

Single Six · March 1, 2011, 10:48 PM

Trebla: The GP will handle any factory load you care to put in it, and will beg for more. You'll probably tire out before it will!

youngunz4life · March 1, 2011, 10:52 PM

good weapon. I love my 6" ruger gp100

Rogervzv · March 1, 2011, 11:09 PM

I pick up my new Ruger GP100 (6 inch) Saturday. Can't wait!

**Mal H** · March 1, 2011, 11:21 PM

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I plan on using it for an outdoors revolver (camping & hiking).

It's perfect for that. I often carry one in a very comfortable Gould & Goodrich holster on camping trips.

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Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?

In stride.

Jim March · March 1, 2011, 11:53 PM

Yup...in fact the heavy hardcasts as produced by Grizzly, Buffalo Bore and Doubletap are all relatively low-stress on the gun compared to the hottest 125gr loads. Lead hits the forcing cone softer than copper, and heavy slugs get up to speed slower and hit the forcing cone with less punch than the featherweight bullets. Plus you've got less powder behind the heavy slugs so less gas burning.

K_Mac · March 2, 2011, 12:59 AM

I have a .357 SS GP100 with a 4" bbl. that I bought last year. It is a joy to shoot. It is the weapon I have by the bed at night. If I could only keep one handgun (God forbid) it would be my GP100.

DWFan · March 2, 2011, 04:06 AM

Strength of the GP-100? It's the only revolver of it's size that can handle full-house 10mm Auto loads and possibly even the 10mm Magnum. No, that's not a typo. Clements Customs offers a 10mm conversion for the GP-100.

10Ringmagic · March 2, 2011, 07:55 AM

I bought a SS GP100 last Oct., it is truly an outstanding .357 Magnum.

Water-Man · March 2, 2011, 08:45 AM

It's what I carry in the woods, loaded with Buffalo Bore 180gr. LFN-GC. In the house it's filled with Buffalo Bore .38 spl. +P 158gr. LSWHC-GC.

jimjc · March 2, 2011, 10:40 AM

I hate them...HAHA just a joke...If I did say that half the country would be after me........

I own 2 GP100`s and love them and have just successfully worked on the trigger...it`s a perfect trigger now for target shooting.....My opinion is they are the best you can buy and for the money there is nothing out there that comes close....Jim

aarondhgraham · March 2, 2011, 10:43 AM

The GP-100 is the only 6-shooter that will kill seven charging rhino's.

You shoot the first 6 and beat the 7th to death with the barrel of the gun.

Then you can reload at your leisure.

Aarond

abber · March 2, 2011, 10:52 AM

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Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?

The GP100 can handle anything that is within SAAMI specs, and handle a lot of em at that! I don't hesitate to load hot ammo for mine.

jmstr · March 2, 2011, 11:07 AM

I bought a GP100 Stainless with a 6" barrel back in 2001.

I have regretted it.

I wish I had bought a 4" then as well!

I like S&W. I might get a 4" S&W for fun. However I would sell it in a heartbeat before selling any of my Rugers.

I would probably swap my S&W 629 6" for a Ruger SRH [.44 mag GP100] if they were in comperable condition. I just like Ruger's reliability.

Love the Rhino description!

jimbob86 · March 2, 2011, 11:23 AM

I was all set to buy one 10 years ago..... had one located, used for $350 ... went to get it, and there next to it in the case was a LNIB Colt Trooper Mark III, for $325.

Got the Colt ..... but would get the Ruger if the Mark III was unavailable, which it is.

As for CCW with a .357..... sp101, 3" is smaller and more robust than a S&W 13 ..... also easier to find. The trigger is not as nice to start with, but if you are dry firing it daily, it smooths right up pretty quick.

Venom1956 · March 2, 2011, 12:12 PM

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Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?

Im going to slip into Ruger fanboy mode quick. the real answer to is can you? Seriously you'd really have to overcharge a .357 to put the hurt on a GP-100.

MLeake · March 2, 2011, 01:47 PM

... eats Buffalo Bore 180's just fine, and spits them out very accurately. Hot 180's should not be a problem.

Don P · March 2, 2011, 03:16 PM

The GP 100 IMO is built like a tank. Here you go, and the grip inserts came from a member on the Ruger forum.

jhgreasemonkey · March 2, 2011, 03:54 PM

In my opinion the GP100 is hands down the ultimate "if I could only own one hangun", "multi-use versitile handgun". It's sturdy, simple, low maint. looks good, of useable size, and fires the .357 magnum. It's the little brother to my redhawk and unlike my s&w it's nice that there are no screws to worry about rattling loose or any other little maintenance worries. Clean it occasionaly and shoot the heck out of it, that's it.

March 1, 2011, 03:20 PM	#26
Delaware_Dan Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2008 Posts: 1,304	Great guns. __________________ To hell with circumstances. I create opportunities. -Bruce Lee

March 1, 2011, 10:14 PM	#31
charleym3 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Central NC Posts: 538	Might as well add my $.03 I've been through several gp100s. blue, stainless, 3,4,5 and 6 inch with and wo underlugs. My favorite combinations were 3 inch w/o and 5 inch with. All that said, the sole survivor in the safe today is a 6 inch w/o. It is a vintage model that is the tightest one I've ever owned. I've put some heavy, but not stupid, loads through it. I hunted deer with it using a 200grn Remington bulled made for the 35 Remington with good results inside 100 yards. I've also built some loads of h110 and W296 under 110grn pellets that would light up the night sky. I put on a set of compact grips with some exotic wood that I can't recall the name of. Beautiful. Come on Hunny, we need to unload some .357 brass. I won a box of 500 Montana Gold Bullets, .357, 140grn at the Carolina Cup last year. They want to get into Federal brass on top of the H110 powder in the box. It's a conspiracy I tell ya. The guns are taking over the world! __________________ -When the need is great enough, limitations are meaningless. -Small helpings of experience become wisdom, while large servings become bitterness and despair. -I was once described as self-righteous and patronizing! I pointed out that I am actually arrogant & condescending.

March 1, 2011, 10:21 PM	#32
Deaf Smith Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2000 Location: Texican! Posts: 4,453	One of the best features of the GP100 is if you run out of ammo the GP makes a dandy club. Better than any of the 'wonder nines'. Deaf __________________ “To you who call yourselves ‘men of peace,’ I say, you are not safe without men of action by your side” Thucydides Last edited by Deaf Smith; March 2, 2011 at 07:24 PM.

March 1, 2011, 10:52 PM	#34
youngunz4life Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2010 Location: United States of America Posts: 1,877	good weapon. I love my 6" ruger gp100 __________________ "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!" -Admiral Farragut @ Battle of Mobile Bay 05AUG1864

March 1, 2011, 11:09 PM	#35
Rogervzv Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,075	I pick up my new Ruger GP100 (6 inch) Saturday. Can't wait! __________________ The difference between a citizen and a civilian is that the citizen makes the safety of the body politic his personal responsibility, protecting it with his life. The civilian does not.

March 1, 2011, 08:37 PM	#27
357 Terms Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 248	You are preachin to the choir! I dont own a gp100 but I do own a 4in stainless Service six, a 6.5 stainless Blackhawk and an 2.25 DAO sp101. Love my Ruger 357's!!!!

March 1, 2011, 08:45 PM	#28
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	No side plate or cylinder release latch screws to shoot loose. Comparatively affordable. The highest recommendation I can give: It's what I carry when off-duty. If my LE agency would let me, I'd carry it on duty as well without a second thought.

March 1, 2011, 09:49 PM	#29
Trebla Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2006 Posts: 101	Holy cow, thanks for all the excellent imput!!! I really think the GP100 will fit my needs. I plan on using it for an outdoors revolver (camping & hiking). Grizzly Cartridge makes a WFNGC Hard Cast 180gr .357MAG round, do you think the GP100 can handle that?

March 1, 2011, 10:05 PM	#30
hot_wire53 Junior Member Join Date: March 1, 2011 Posts: 2	I have a Ruger GP100 with 4 inch barrel I bought new last year. I am sure it will outlast both me and my Grand Children. It is built like a tank. I bought it for my wife for home defense. You just point and pull the trigger since it is dual action / single action. Might be a little difficult for concealed carry, but that is not what I use it for.

March 1, 2011, 10:48 PM	#33
Single Six Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Location: N.C. Posts: 1,522	Trebla: The GP will handle any factory load you care to put in it, and will beg for more. You'll probably tire out before it will!

March 1, 2011, 11:53 PM	#37
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	Yup...in fact the heavy hardcasts as produced by Grizzly, Buffalo Bore and Doubletap are all relatively low-stress on the gun compared to the hottest 125gr loads. Lead hits the forcing cone softer than copper, and heavy slugs get up to speed slower and hit the forcing cone with less punch than the featherweight bullets. Plus you've got less powder behind the heavy slugs so less gas burning. __________________ Jim March

March 2, 2011, 12:59 AM	#38
K_Mac Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2010 Posts: 1,850	I have a .357 SS GP100 with a 4" bbl. that I bought last year. It is a joy to shoot. It is the weapon I have by the bed at night. If I could only keep one handgun (God forbid) it would be my GP100. __________________ "Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do." Benjamin Franklin

March 2, 2011, 04:06 AM	#39
DWFan Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2008 Posts: 305	Strength of the GP-100? It's the only revolver of it's size that can handle full-house 10mm Auto loads and possibly even the 10mm Magnum. No, that's not a typo. Clements Customs offers a 10mm conversion for the GP-100.

March 2, 2011, 07:55 AM	#40
10Ringmagic Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2010 Location: MI Posts: 315	I bought a SS GP100 last Oct., it is truly an outstanding .357 Magnum.

March 2, 2011, 08:45 AM	#41
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	It's what I carry in the woods, loaded with Buffalo Bore 180gr. LFN-GC. In the house it's filled with Buffalo Bore .38 spl. +P 158gr. LSWHC-GC.

March 2, 2011, 10:40 AM	#42
jimjc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2010 Posts: 166	I hate them...HAHA just a joke...If I did say that half the country would be after me........ I own 2 GP100`s and love them and have just successfully worked on the trigger...it`s a perfect trigger now for target shooting.....My opinion is they are the best you can buy and for the money there is nothing out there that comes close....Jim

March 2, 2011, 10:43 AM	#43
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	What's that old joke about Rugers?,,, The GP-100 is the only 6-shooter that will kill seven charging rhino's. You shoot the first 6 and beat the 7th to death with the barrel of the gun. Then you can reload at your leisure. Aarond __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

March 2, 2011, 11:07 AM	#45
jmstr Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2001 Location: San Joaquin Valley, CA Posts: 1,281	I bought a GP100 Stainless with a 6" barrel back in 2001. I have regretted it. I wish I had bought a 4" then as well! I like S&W. I might get a 4" S&W for fun. However I would sell it in a heartbeat before selling any of my Rugers. I would probably swap my S&W 629 6" for a Ruger SRH [.44 mag GP100] if they were in comperable condition. I just like Ruger's reliability. Love the Rhino description!

March 2, 2011, 11:23 AM	#46
jimbob86 Junior member Join Date: October 4, 2007 Location: All the way to NEBRASKA Posts: 8,722	I was all set to buy one 10 years ago..... had one located, used for $350 ... went to get it, and there next to it in the case was a LNIB Colt Trooper Mark III, for $325. Got the Colt ..... but would get the Ruger if the Mark III was unavailable, which it is. As for CCW with a .357..... sp101, 3" is smaller and more robust than a S&W 13 ..... also easier to find. The trigger is not as nice to start with, but if you are dry firing it daily, it smooths right up pretty quick.

March 2, 2011, 01:47 PM	#48
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	My GP100... ... eats Buffalo Bore 180's just fine, and spits them out very accurately. Hot 180's should not be a problem.

March 2, 2011, 03:16 PM	#49
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: Swamp dweller Posts: 6,187	The GP 100 IMO is built like a tank. Here you go, and the grip inserts came from a member on the Ruger forum. __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Pistol Instructor,, USPSA & Steel Challange NROI Range Officer, ICORE Range Officer, ,MAG 40 Graduate* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.* Last edited by Don P; October 31, 2011 at 09:47 AM.

March 2, 2011, 03:54 PM	#50
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	In my opinion the GP100 is hands down the ultimate "if I could only own one hangun", "multi-use versitile handgun". It's sturdy, simple, low maint. looks good, of useable size, and fires the .357 magnum. It's the little brother to my redhawk and unlike my s&w it's nice that there are no screws to worry about rattling loose or any other little maintenance worries. Clean it occasionaly and shoot the heck out of it, that's it.