Ruger GP100 357 question.

Prof Young · December 3, 2024, 06:29 PM

Shooters:

I have a Ruger GP100 357 with a six inch barrel. One of my favorite guns. I've had this gun a few years and shoot it about once a month. Shooting it today I noted that you cannot pull the trigger or cock the hammer if the cylinder is not in place.

Is this normal?

Life is good.

Prof Young

Nick_C_S · December 3, 2024, 07:12 PM

I don't have a GP 100. But such is the case with all my Smith & Wesson revolvers.

gwpercle · December 3, 2024, 07:40 PM

Yes that is normal operation ... the cylinder must be closed and locked in place before you can cock the gun and pull the trigger .

Don't Worry ... Be Happy !

Swamp People say ... Choot it Professor ... Choot It
Gary
Certified Louisiana Cajun

gscrasher · December 3, 2024, 09:02 PM

One can push the cylinder latch into the "closed" position with the left thumb and then operate the mechanism. Smiths and Rugers both work the same.

December 3, 2024, 06:29 PM	#1
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,514	Ruger GP100 357 question. Shooters: I have a Ruger GP100 357 with a six inch barrel. One of my favorite guns. I've had this gun a few years and shoot it about once a month. Shooting it today I noted that you cannot pull the trigger or cock the hammer if the cylinder is not in place. Is this normal? Life is good. Prof Young

December 3, 2024, 07:12 PM	#2
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,621	I don't have a GP 100. But such is the case with all my Smith & Wesson revolvers. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

December 3, 2024, 07:40 PM	#3
gwpercle Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,915	Yes that is normal operation ... the cylinder must be closed and locked in place before you can cock the gun and pull the trigger . Don't Worry ... Be Happy ! Swamp People say ... Choot it Professor ... Choot It Gary Certified Louisiana Cajun

December 3, 2024, 09:02 PM	#4
gscrasher Member Join Date: December 15, 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 25	One can push the cylinder latch into the "closed" position with the left thumb and then operate the mechanism. Smiths and Rugers both work the same.