Ruger GP100 44 special

roashooter · December 16, 2016, 09:23 PM

It leaked out today...from Jeff Quinn.....Ruger GP100 in 44 special....3in ..adjustable sights....pic was too big to tranfer to TFL...

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GeauxTide · December 16, 2016, 09:48 PM

I am double down with dat.

Buckeye! · December 16, 2016, 10:28 PM

Oh boy....

Radny97 · December 16, 2016, 11:01 PM

Yep AND also an 8 shot Redhawk in 357 mag. 2.5 inch barrel.
Both of the images I have seen show unfluted barrels.
Wow!!!

ThomasT · December 16, 2016, 11:33 PM

This has been discussed for a couple of weeks here.

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.ph...ial-gp.814116/

And I can't wait.

TruthTellers · December 17, 2016, 01:35 AM

I can understand the excitement others have in the .44 Special GP100, but the Redhawk in 2.5" barrel? Pointless. Put it in a 4 inch barrel and it will get the TruthTeller stamp of approval, otherwise it's a waste of steel.

Having said that, I'm encouraged to see the GP100 utilized to hold the .44 Special as it means a .45 Colt may see the light of day, but I have no interest in .44 Special and never have.

Now if Ruger would get started on that turnkey, fortune making, money spanking .22 LCRx they'd be doing backflips in Southport, CT.

IKE · December 17, 2016, 09:13 AM

Old news but I just read a article and saw a picture on Facebook where a fella named Ed Head has been test firing the new revolver.

It's going to have a stainless 3" barrel, like the old Rossi M720 and S & W 696, with a adjustable rear sight, rubber grips, unfluted cylinder and the front sight looks like the one currently stock on the GP-100 Match Champion.

I just sold my Rossi M720 back in the summer so I'm not looking for another 3" .44 Special......if down the road they come out with a 4" barrel version I'll own one.

Again old news but the Facebook article also stated they are coming out with a 8 round Redhawk in .357 Mag. which doesn't interest me.

There is supposed to be a formal announcement by Ruger on the two new models next month sometime.

Pond, James Pond · December 17, 2016, 09:39 AM

I want. There's nothing else to say.

If it is near the width of a K-frame snub, I could see one eventually replacing my Astra 6-shot .38...

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I can understand the excitement others have in the .44 Special GP100, but the Redhawk in 2.5" barrel? Pointless. Put it in a 4 inch barrel and it will get the TruthTeller stamp of approval, otherwise it's a waste of steel.

I agree. To my mind, 2.5" says carry, while 8-shot cylinder says not-for-carry. Paradoxical specs, IMHO.

Wishoot · December 17, 2016, 09:42 AM

Ummm...... YES!!!

Want this revolver ever so much.

seeker_two · December 17, 2016, 10:08 AM

I'm glad to see the .44 Special GP100 arrive in a 3" barrel, though I'm surprised that Ruger didn't try for .44 Magnum to compete with the S&W 69. I still want one.

The .357 Magnum Redhawk surprises me. Why not a 3" or 4" barrel? You really need more barrel to let that round hit its stride. Maybe that happens on the next version....

Now, Ruger, let's get that 3" LCRx in .357 Magnum out on the market PDQ, shall we?

jackmoser65 · December 17, 2016, 10:20 AM

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Having said that, I'm encouraged to see the GP100 utilized to hold the .44 Special as it means a .45 Colt may see the light of day, but I have no interest in .44 Special and never have.

Makes no sense. Not enough room for the 45 Colt but if there were, it would surely be restricted to standard pressure loads.

44 Special - 250gr at 1200ft/sec.

45 Colt - 250gr at 900ft/sec.

The wise man chooses the grand old 44.

reddog81 · December 17, 2016, 10:33 AM

Hopefully they can pull a rabbit out of their hat and make it a Magnum. I've been considering a S&W 69 for a while to go with my other .44's. I reload 90% of what I shoot and all my .44 brass is Magnum even though most my loads are Special level.

Limiting it to Special really limits the ammo you can buy. I'm sure Ruger has done the testing and will do what they think is best but I'd have a hard time shelling out the money on the Ruger when the S&W will be so much more versatile.

Pond, James Pond · December 17, 2016, 10:46 AM

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Limiting it to Special really limits the ammo you can buy.

Perhaps a brand such as Ruger, with their market share, bringing out a .44Spl in DA/SA may prompt some ammo brands to broaden their selections...

shootniron · December 17, 2016, 12:06 PM

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Having said that, I'm encouraged to see the GP100 utilized to hold the .44 Special as it means a .45 Colt may see the light of day, but I have no interest in .44 Special and never have.

I am proud to see the GP 100 in 44 Special...but I have no interest in the Colt...and never have.

Buckeye! · December 17, 2016, 02:10 PM

I think Iv've owned a 44 Spl or two for the past 30yrs .. Usually a Charter or a Rossi or Taurus ... My brother has had a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44mag for years .. shoots mostly reduced 44 mag loads which equal in velocity to hotter 44 spl loads .. With that combo many of White tail and boar and a few Black bear ..
A 240 gr .430 hard cast bullet at 44 spl pressure levels pentrate like no tomorrow..
As for the 45 Colt vs 44 spl ... That will always be a debate will always exist ...
But the difference in tbe diameter of the two , the 44 spl can be in smaller framed revolvers ... Like the Charter Bulldog 44 spl is housed in a revolver which is just tad more than the S&W J frame ...

To me the 44 spl is a low pressure round that pushes a fat bullet with less recoil and muzzel flash that a 357 mag ..

DPris · December 17, 2016, 02:18 PM

No .45 Colt, not enough room.
And if you prefer a longer barrel in the GP, stay tuned.
Denis

TruthTellers · December 17, 2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pond, James Pond

Perhaps a brand such as Ruger, with their market share, bringing out a .44Spl in DA/SA may prompt some ammo brands to broaden their selections...

For self defense/carry ammo? Yes. For general target and practice shooting? Not likely.

The .44 Special has been around a very long time and if it's widely accepted that the ammunition is difficult to find, then that status quo isn't going to change, especially when it's still going to be harder to find than .44 Magnum and just as expensive.

TruthTellers · December 17, 2016, 03:15 PM

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No .45 Colt, not enough room.

Hey, a kid can dream, right?

Nanuk · December 17, 2016, 06:56 PM

Having a Smith 69 I am disappointed that it is not a magnum. While tempting for the 3" fixed sight, for a 44 special I'll get a charter arms @ almost 1/2 the weight, bulk and price.

ammo.crafter · December 17, 2016, 07:19 PM

Looks like a nice CCW to have.

DPris · December 17, 2016, 07:43 PM

And the Charter would also be about half the quality.
Denis

Model12Win · December 17, 2016, 07:58 PM

Here it is guys:

I bet you a dollar Jeff Quinn thinks it's "dandy"!

JERRYS. · December 17, 2016, 08:11 PM

kind of a big gun for only a 5 shot 44 special.

subhuman · December 17, 2016, 08:47 PM

come feb. one of these is coming home to my place

Nanuk · December 17, 2016, 09:14 PM

Denis, as I mentioned I already have the Smith 69, don't know what the Ruger adds to that equation worth the $700 it will sell for.

December 16, 2016, 09:23 PM	#1
roashooter Junior member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Posts: 508	Ruger GP100 44 special It leaked out today...from Jeff Quinn.....Ruger GP100 in 44 special....3in ..adjustable sights....pic was too big to tranfer to TFL... 82dbf8bf8819dc51a2563ff7618f8c10.jpg

December 17, 2016, 09:13 AM	#7
IKE Member Join Date: November 21, 1999 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 59	Old news but I just read a article and saw a picture on Facebook where a fella named Ed Head has been test firing the new revolver. It's going to have a stainless 3" barrel, like the old Rossi M720 and S & W 696, with a adjustable rear sight, rubber grips, unfluted cylinder and the front sight looks like the one currently stock on the GP-100 Match Champion. I just sold my Rossi M720 back in the summer so I'm not looking for another 3" .44 Special......if down the road they come out with a 4" barrel version I'll own one. Again old news but the Facebook article also stated they are coming out with a 8 round Redhawk in .357 Mag. which doesn't interest me. There is supposed to be a formal announcement by Ruger on the two new models next month sometime. __________________ NRA Range Safety Officer. Vietnam veteran. IHMSA # 48226. Last edited by IKE; December 17, 2016 at 09:21 AM.

December 17, 2016, 10:08 AM	#10
seeker_two Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2002 Location: Deep in the Heart of the Lone Star State (TX) Posts: 2,169	I'm glad to see the .44 Special GP100 arrive in a 3" barrel, though I'm surprised that Ruger didn't try for .44 Magnum to compete with the S&W 69. I still want one. The .357 Magnum Redhawk surprises me. Why not a 3" or 4" barrel? You really need more barrel to let that round hit its stride. Maybe that happens on the next version.... Now, Ruger, let's get that 3" LCRx in .357 Magnum out on the market PDQ, shall we? __________________ Proud member of Gun Culture 2.0......

December 17, 2016, 06:56 PM	#19
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	Having a Smith 69 I am disappointed that it is not a magnum. While tempting for the 3" fixed sight, for a 44 special I'll get a charter arms @ almost 1/2 the weight, bulk and price. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.

December 17, 2016, 07:19 PM	#20
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	how special Looks like a nice CCW to have. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

December 16, 2016, 09:48 PM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	I am double down with dat.

December 16, 2016, 10:28 PM	#3
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	Oh boy....

December 16, 2016, 11:01 PM	#4
Radny97 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2015 Posts: 1,021	Yep AND also an 8 shot Redhawk in 357 mag. 2.5 inch barrel. Both of the images I have seen show unfluted barrels. Wow!!!

December 16, 2016, 11:33 PM	#5
ThomasT Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,753	This has been discussed for a couple of weeks here. https://www.thehighroad.org/index.ph...ial-gp.814116/ And I can't wait.

December 17, 2016, 01:35 AM	#6
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	I can understand the excitement others have in the .44 Special GP100, but the Redhawk in 2.5" barrel? Pointless. Put it in a 4 inch barrel and it will get the TruthTeller stamp of approval, otherwise it's a waste of steel. Having said that, I'm encouraged to see the GP100 utilized to hold the .44 Special as it means a .45 Colt may see the light of day, but I have no interest in .44 Special and never have. Now if Ruger would get started on that turnkey, fortune making, money spanking .22 LCRx they'd be doing backflips in Southport, CT.

December 17, 2016, 09:42 AM	#9
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Ummm...... YES!!! Want this revolver ever so much.

December 17, 2016, 10:33 AM	#12
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Hopefully they can pull a rabbit out of their hat and make it a Magnum. I've been considering a S&W 69 for a while to go with my other .44's. I reload 90% of what I shoot and all my .44 brass is Magnum even though most my loads are Special level. Limiting it to Special really limits the ammo you can buy. I'm sure Ruger has done the testing and will do what they think is best but I'd have a hard time shelling out the money on the Ruger when the S&W will be so much more versatile.

December 17, 2016, 02:10 PM	#15
Buckeye! Senior Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 849	I think Iv've owned a 44 Spl or two for the past 30yrs .. Usually a Charter or a Rossi or Taurus ... My brother has had a Ruger Super Blackhawk 44mag for years .. shoots mostly reduced 44 mag loads which equal in velocity to hotter 44 spl loads .. With that combo many of White tail and boar and a few Black bear .. A 240 gr .430 hard cast bullet at 44 spl pressure levels pentrate like no tomorrow.. As for the 45 Colt vs 44 spl ... That will always be a debate will always exist ... But the difference in tbe diameter of the two , the 44 spl can be in smaller framed revolvers ... Like the Charter Bulldog 44 spl is housed in a revolver which is just tad more than the S&W J frame ... To me the 44 spl is a low pressure round that pushes a fat bullet with less recoil and muzzel flash that a 357 mag ..

December 17, 2016, 02:18 PM	#16
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	No .45 Colt, not enough room. And if you prefer a longer barrel in the GP, stay tuned. Denis

December 17, 2016, 07:43 PM	#21
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	And the Charter would also be about half the quality. Denis

December 17, 2016, 07:58 PM	#22
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Here it is guys: I bet you a dollar Jeff Quinn thinks it's "dandy"!

December 17, 2016, 08:11 PM	#23
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,969	kind of a big gun for only a 5 shot 44 special.

December 17, 2016, 08:47 PM	#24
subhuman Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 383	come feb. one of these is coming home to my place

December 17, 2016, 09:14 PM	#25
Nanuk Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2005 Location: Where the deer and the antelope roam. Posts: 3,082	Denis, as I mentioned I already have the Smith 69, don't know what the Ruger adds to that equation worth the $700 it will sell for. __________________ Retired Law Enforcement U. S. Army Veteran Armorer My rifle and pistol are tools, I am the weapon.