Wiley Clapp GP100 - Page 2

Viper225 · December 20, 2012, 07:38 PM

The Model Number for the Blued one was in a catalog probably a year ago. As far as I know it is not out yet. The blued one has a different front sight from what I remember about it. Probably a prototype picture of one.

My brother has a Stainless Steel Willey Clap GP100. We ran it by to see Ron Power (Power Custom). He went over it tuning a little here and their. Some serious polishing of a few parts, and a set of Wolff Springs. It is as nice as any Combat Tuned S&W.

It is my brothers Concealed Carry, and IDPA SSR Revolver.
The GP100 has the same cylinder size as a 686, so Safariland Speedloaders for a 686 work with a GP100.

My brother loves his.

Bob

tomrkba · January 3, 2013, 10:47 PM

"biggest selling point is its near indestructibility"

Ummm...no. GP100's can break just like any other revolver. Treat it well and it won't come up.

stormyone · January 7, 2013, 02:44 AM

<<<Ummm...no. GP100's can break just like any other revolver. Treat it well and it won't come up.>>>

Ummmm... Yes. Any revolver can break, but the Ruger revolvers are stronger by design.

Jeff #111 · January 7, 2013, 10:08 AM

tomrkba · January 7, 2013, 10:29 AM

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Ummmm... Yes. Any revolver can break, but the Ruger revolvers are stronger by design.

Stronger how? I do not see this specified by the cheerleaders. I just prefer to keep expectations realistic rather than parrot ideas.

People overemphasize this attribute when speaking of Ruger revolvers. I see a tendency on forums to expand the idea past a strong frame and cylinder. The small parts are important and break like any other gun. They are not indestructable at all and a double charge will burst a cylinder. That very thick cylinder wall on the Redhawk is a reloader's dream, but it can be pushed too far.

December 20, 2012, 07:38 PM	#26
Viper225 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2009 Location: SC Missouri Posts: 663	The Model Number for the Blued one was in a catalog probably a year ago. As far as I know it is not out yet. The blued one has a different front sight from what I remember about it. Probably a prototype picture of one. My brother has a Stainless Steel Willey Clap GP100. We ran it by to see Ron Power (Power Custom). He went over it tuning a little here and their. Some serious polishing of a few parts, and a set of Wolff Springs. It is as nice as any Combat Tuned S&W. It is my brothers Concealed Carry, and IDPA SSR Revolver. The GP100 has the same cylinder size as a 686, so Safariland Speedloaders for a 686 work with a GP100. My brother loves his. Bob Last edited by Viper225; December 20, 2012 at 07:45 PM.

January 3, 2013, 10:47 PM	#27
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 751	"biggest selling point is its near indestructibility" Ummm...no. GP100's can break just like any other revolver. Treat it well and it won't come up.

January 7, 2013, 02:44 AM	#28
stormyone Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2005 Location: midwest Posts: 532	<<<Ummm...no. GP100's can break just like any other revolver. Treat it well and it won't come up.>>> Ummmm... Yes. Any revolver can break, but the Ruger revolvers are stronger by design.

January 7, 2013, 10:08 AM	#29
Jeff #111 Senior Member Join Date: July 25, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,072