Shot my new GP-100 today.

[Ben]

I realize that this test target certainly isn't all inclusive of much of anything but it was my 1st trip to the range with my new revolver and I thought that it gave a " good showing ".

I bought this revolver to use as a home self defense weapon for my family. It isn't very likely that I'll be firing at distances of more than 15 yards in home defense.( probably 98% of the time ......more like 7 yards and less )

This was shot at 15 yards with a 2 hand " Weaver Stance ". I'm pleased !

I think this one is a " keeper." My action is silky smooth and the trigger doesn't need a thing. A factory pistol that has not had any work done to it. Way to go Ruger, MADE IN AMERICA ! !

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[Lefty SRH]

Wow that's nice! Definitely a keeper!

[dmize]

My little brother bought one of those and I love almost as my older half lug GP100.
That should definitely take care of business.

[Joni Lynn]

Very nice looking GP100, the front sight is a nice touch.

[Ben]

That front sight is VERY nice for old eyes like mine.

Makes a very contrasting sight picture that is easy to pick up , even in low light.

[grampa243]

makes me want to go pay off the one i have on lay-a-way :)

[Ben]

makes me want to go pay off the one i have on lay-a-way :)

If it shoots like mine, it will be good money spent !

Ben

[Bzcraig]

I was very happy with the way my new to me 3" GP100 shot but need to do something about the front sight. The blade is dark and impossible to see against a dark background at least for my eyes. Any suggestions?

[captaint]

Thanks alot, Ben. After reading your first thread on the new GP-100, I went and ordered one at the LGS. Got a decent price, too !! This will be my first Ruger DA pistol. There goes the gun budget again !! Might be a month or 2 before it comes in, though. Mike PS. Great looking guns, eh ??

[Rio Grande]

GP-100.


Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Security-Six?"

[Petrol & Powder]

The GP-100 is one of the best revolvers out there and way under-rated. You've got a good one!
I've owned and shot L-frame Smith's and GP-100's and they're both good guns but I lean towards the Ruger. The design of the GP is superior IMHO. The crane is locked to the frame, the cylinder bolt notches are offset from the chambers, the non-rotating ejector rod only performs one function, the lock-work is modular and uses coil springs, the peg that the grip attaches to allows a wide variety of grips, it's super strong, they shoot really well, They never break, It can be disassembled with a screwdriver, punch and a finishing nail!, IT DOESN'T have that idiotic internal lock!.........I could go on but there's no need.
Enjoy your GP !

[williamwaco]

You are going to love that piece

[daniel lawecki]

One of the best factory guns out there for the price. Built like a tank shoots and handles like no other.

[roverboy]

GP-100.


Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Security-Six?"

Nice poem.

[waco]

My Father and I bought one, SS< for my brother. Great gun! Built like a tank, and accurate!
Wish I had one!

[rockshooter]

BZCraig: Hobby stores have tiny bottles of bright paints. Use white as a base, then pick a color (I use baby blue). A coat of clear fingernail polish makes it last longer. Acetone will remove it neatly.
Loren

[james6600]

Nice piece, strong enough to withstand anything but stupid. I own more Rugers then any other maker, and so far not one has had a single malfunction in 30 years (other than faulty rimfire ammo). Congratulations, James

[DoubleAdobe]

GP-100.


Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring
Seems he was troubled by just one thing
He opened the lid and shook his fist
And said, "Whatever happened to my Security-Six?"

Just excellent, and I resemble that remark.

[MtGun44]

Ben,

I have it on good authority [there was a thread on a website somewhere. . . . . ;-) ] that
cast boolits aren't accurate in 357s. How could you get that group?

:kidding:

Bill

Seriously - great shooting, and clearly a well-made revolver with well-made ammo.

[Ben]

Ben,

I have it on good authority [there was a thread on a website somewhere. . . . . ] that
cast boolits aren't accurate in 357s. How could you get that group?

Bill
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Bill,

Must have been a " fluke " ?

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Those old cast bullets won't shoot , now will they ?

I'm like you, the stuff that is printed on the internet is simply amazing. A beginner should be very careful what he accepts as the gospel.

I wonder if the " Bad Guy " would be willing to bet his life on a " fluke" ? ? ?

Ben

[2wheelDuke]

This thread just reminded to follow up on an offer I made on a 4" stainless GP100. The guy didn't like the gun I had for trade, so maybe I can get him to budge on his cash price.

[John in WI]

That is a beauty! I've never owned a GP-100, but the one you showed there is the first thing on my list for after I graduate. I love the caliber, I love the black finish, and as everyone agrees, those things are built to take it. And clearly you got a real shooter there.

I don't know what it is, but I'm partial to a good revolver (my HD weapon is an old police trade in Smith .38)--and you got a beauty there!

[jonp]

I bought a stainless and put that same front sight on. Made a world of difference in the woods

[Hammerhead]

Love the GP100. Mine is a 4" stainless made last year.
I guess mine is 'flukey' accurate too. Flukey with light swaged lead loads, flukey with cast wadcutters and even flukey with 158 grain Rainier plated RNFP bullets.
I switched out the Hogue grips for the old style rubber with grip insets and now I'm doing the best revolver shooting of my life, both DA and SA. The old style rubber gives me a much high hand hold. That seems to really help the DA pull and reduce muzzle flip.

I added the red ramp front sight from Ruger, a big help for my old eyes.
Saving up for a Bowen rear sight.

[rintinglen]

You know, only the plastic Square gun shooters are surprised at that group. All the old salts who shot PPC back in the day know full well that a quality revolver like your Ruger can be expected to shoot like that. Now if only this old salt could still SEE the sights to shoot like that. (Though in bright sun I can still shoot respectably.):-(

[GaryN]

I really like my GP100 also. It is one of my most accurate revolvers. I got a fire sight for it from Brownells. Really brightens things up.

[357Ruger]

Ben,

I have it on good authority [there was a thread on a website somewhere. . . . . ] that
cast boolits aren't accurate in 357s. How could you get that group?

Bill
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Bill,

Must have been a " fluke " ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/haysb/download-9.jpg

Those old cast bullets won't shoot , now will they ?

I'm like you, the stuff that is printed on the internet is simply amazing. A beginner should be very careful what he accepts as the gospel.

I wonder if the " Bad Guy " would be willing to bet his life on a " fluke" ? ? ?

Ben

I've fired 12 round groups out of a GP-100 using commercial cast bullets that stayed under 2 inches at 50 yards (scoped gun off a rest). Then did it twice more just to prove it was a good load. Those of you who make your own bullets could probably do better.
My groups probably would have been better if I could see like I did when young and had a steadier rest.

Too bad those cast bullets aren't very accurate, the gun might have done better!!!

[dknight297]

First post (yay me! LOL), My wife bought me a SS 6 inch about 6 years ago and it has been on our bed every night since. We used to shoot a buddy of mines a few years before and she found out that it was the best shooting (for her) gun she had ever touched. We had an armor sil. target and she was ringing it at 100 yards! At 75 to 100 ft. she can turn anyone's head into a canoe. It has been the most dependable, hard hitting handgun I have ever owned. Now I just need to get that front site changed out like yours! LOL

[MtGun44]

The 6" Sec Six is a wonderful old pistol, too. I have one that is very
accurate,too.

Bill