Who has had work done by Gemini Customs?

DirtyHarold · January 29, 2020, 12:15 PM

Hi Guys and Gals,

I’m debating on having a 6” GP100 sent to Gemini for a few mods like throat work, target crown, endshake reduction, and possibly some action/timing work. Has anybody had work done by Gemini? If so, what are your thoughts? How does the gun perform? Pics are a bonus!

Any other custom shops you recommend that also does high quality work?

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T. O'Heir · January 29, 2020, 01:35 PM

There's no such thing as "end shake". That's you and is caused by the muzzle heaviness and a lack of upper body tone. My 4", that I've had since the mid 80's and shot bullseye with for years, is muzzle heavy too. Herrett's very high priced revolver Target grips($187.50) will help.
There's no such thing as a "target crown" either. Nor is there any need for "throat work".
The only thing a GP needs out of the box is a trigger job. That's due to the fear Ruger's MBA's have of frivolous law suits.

BurningAmmo · January 29, 2020, 06:13 PM

The Front-To-Back Movement of the Cylinder is the Endshake. ... The difference between the two numbers is the amount of movement or Endshake your cylinder has, it should be between .002" and .004" on most Ruger Double Action Revolvers, other manufacturers clearances may vary.

S&W site.

BurningAmmo · January 29, 2020, 06:20 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JII__KNLYY0

That should clear this up.

Professor · February 8, 2020, 02:56 AM

I've had two Ruger SP101's done by Gemini Customs involving action work, light cylinder work, ft sight and an improved finish.

Top notch work at reasonable prices, IMO.

AustinTX · February 9, 2020, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T. O'Heir

There's no such thing as "end shake". That's you and is caused by the muzzle heaviness and a lack of upper body tone.

Say what?

wild cat mccane · February 9, 2020, 05:21 PM

Since Wolf/Wilson springs and adding washers (shims) to the GP100 is about it for trigger clean up (which most would agree doesn't come close to S&W once picking up any out of the box 686), I can't see how lawyers or MBAs ruined the GP100 trigger.

Don't worry about it or that comment that it was once fabulous and is now trash. It's always been not that great. It isn't new.

An angle by itself doesn't make a "target" crown more accurate. The only thing is the difference between a bad crown and reworked crown to fix it.

If your crown is normal, no change will be seen. If it's junk, it might do something. This is an unsubstantiated theory vs actual application type thing.

January 29, 2020, 12:15 PM	#1
DirtyHarold Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2015 Posts: 158	Who has had work done by Gemini Customs? Hi Guys and Gals, I’m debating on having a 6” GP100 sent to Gemini for a few mods like throat work, target crown, endshake reduction, and possibly some action/timing work. Has anybody had work done by Gemini? If so, what are your thoughts? How does the gun perform? Pics are a bonus! Any other custom shops you recommend that also does high quality work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

January 29, 2020, 01:35 PM	#2
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	There's no such thing as "end shake". That's you and is caused by the muzzle heaviness and a lack of upper body tone. My 4", that I've had since the mid 80's and shot bullseye with for years, is muzzle heavy too. Herrett's very high priced revolver Target grips($187.50) will help. There's no such thing as a "target crown" either. Nor is there any need for "throat work". The only thing a GP needs out of the box is a trigger job. That's due to the fear Ruger's MBA's have of frivolous law suits. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

January 29, 2020, 06:13 PM	#3
BurningAmmo Member Join Date: September 28, 2004 Posts: 17	The Front-To-Back Movement of the Cylinder is the Endshake. ... The difference between the two numbers is the amount of movement or Endshake your cylinder has, it should be between .002" and .004" on most Ruger Double Action Revolvers, other manufacturers clearances may vary. S&W site.

January 29, 2020, 06:20 PM	#4
BurningAmmo Member Join Date: September 28, 2004 Posts: 17	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JII__KNLYY0 That should clear this up.

February 8, 2020, 02:56 AM	#5
Professor Member Join Date: June 19, 2002 Posts: 22	I've had two Ruger SP101's done by Gemini Customs involving action work, light cylinder work, ft sight and an improved finish. Top notch work at reasonable prices, IMO.

February 9, 2020, 05:21 PM	#7
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,627	Since Wolf/Wilson springs and adding washers (shims) to the GP100 is about it for trigger clean up (which most would agree doesn't come close to S&W once picking up any out of the box 686), I can't see how lawyers or MBAs ruined the GP100 trigger. Don't worry about it or that comment that it was once fabulous and is now trash. It's always been not that great. It isn't new. An angle by itself doesn't make a "target" crown more accurate. The only thing is the difference between a bad crown and reworked crown to fix it. If your crown is normal, no change will be seen. If it's junk, it might do something. This is an unsubstantiated theory vs actual application type thing.