New 4" GP100... Wow, Just Wow..!This is a discussion on New 4" GP100... Wow, Just Wow..! within the Gun Gallery forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; That is exactly the type of .357 Ruger I want, with a 4" barrel and those grips. Where did you get them? I don't see ...
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October 4th, 2012, 02:44 PM
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#16 |
Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wisconsin
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That is exactly the type of .357 Ruger I want, with a 4" barrel and those grips. Where did you get them? I don't see those grips as an accessory on Ruger's website. I don't care for the finger groove Houge's and was considering an SP-101 instead.
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October 4th, 2012, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia
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Very nice, The original grips are the way I would like a GP100 to look if I had one.
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October 4th, 2012, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: @ the Fin
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Originally Posted by ChrisLCR  That is exactly the type of .357 Ruger I want, with a 4" barrel and those grips. Where did you get them? I don't see those grips as an accessory on Ruger's website. I don't care for the finger groove Houge's and was considering an SP-101 instead. | I got them on Ebay, I just looked and the seller I got them from is sold out, but there are currently 2 other original grips running. I got mine for $45. If you dont want to go the ebay route, you can get the rubber grip and wood inserts from Altamont, and then source the aluminum locator and screw from Brownells or MidwayUSA
Last edited by weblance; October 4th, 2012 at 03:26 PM.
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October 5th, 2012, 05:51 AM
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#19 |
Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Louisiana
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Yeah I became a Lett style grip convert about a month ago. They just feel right, shoot great, and I really like the look.
I found them new on Ebay for $35 free shipping, but was looking at the Altamont grips too.  | |
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October 5th, 2012, 05:29 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NE NSW Australia.
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Congratulations, very nice.
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October 5th, 2012, 05:42 PM
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#21 |
Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Michigan
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Here's the GP100 with Altamont grips.  | |
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October 5th, 2012, 07:18 PM
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#22 |
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MISSOURI
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I too like the Lett style grips better. I even took the Hogues of my Alaskans and put the Lett style on them. They do soak up a lot of recoyle and look great as well. The rubber grip alone sells on Midway for a little over $8, the locator sells for around $2 and you can pick up the inserts on eBay or verious other places. 
Here are a couple of mine that I've switched out.
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October 7th, 2012, 10:17 PM
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#23 |
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia
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Originally Posted by AmbroseLee I just love GPs. My most accurate gun, most reliable, most fun to shoot.
.357 is a very powerful round too - IMO.
Your's looks great. I could look at GP photos all day.  | "I could look at GP photos all day" Ha Ha! That's exactly what I've been doing today! Well, for about half the day so far! It's interesting to see all the mods people make to their GPs. I particularly enjoy seeing the grip options different owners prefer.
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October 7th, 2012, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia
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Originally Posted by 41RED I too like the Lett style grips better. I even took the Hogues of my Alaskans and put the Lett style on them. They do soak up a lot of recoyle and look great as well. The rubber grip alone sells on Midway for a little over $8, the locator sells for around $2 and you can pick up the inserts on eBay or verious other places.
Here are a couple of mine that I've switched out. | 41RED, The grip inserts on those guns look awesome! What sort of woods are they? very, very nice indeed!
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October 7th, 2012, 11:17 PM
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#25 |
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida
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I love my GP 100. Most accurate pistol I have ever shot, and I love the heavy feel of it. Mine has a 6" barrel, and I have not yet replaced the grip, but I plan on it. Love your gun, congrates.
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October 10th, 2012, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.
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A friend of mine in Miami has the identical gun. It's one of his favorites (mine too!)  | |
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October 10th, 2012, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego
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Originally Posted by robertbank Have you checked your cylinder throats. All six of mine were tight on my 4.2" GP-100. Three were tighter than .356 and three were tighter than .357. I reamed them all out to .358 - I shoot lead. Accuracy is excellent with my cast 158 gr RN boolits I use for IDPA. Great pistol.
The only thing I have noticed is you have to keep the ejector rod area clean as the the cylinder binds up pretty good over 100 rds occasionally if anything gets under the star.
Take Care
Bob | If you handload and load light (and therefore dirtier shooting loads) the dirt from the reloads can be an issue at way less than 100 rounds...I shoot popgun loads in my GP some of the time and even with Trail Boss powder I need to do some "chores" and cleaning at about 50 rounds or less...mine is a tight fitting GP and dirt can be an issue.
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October 10th, 2012, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Georgia
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Congrats on your new Ruger GP! Good luck with it & happy shootin'
I have a blued, 4" with factory Hogue grips and I love it. Of all my firearms it is my "Main Gun", everyday, everywhere...
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November 10th, 2012, 07:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia
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Nice You're loving it, right? I've got mine ordered - 4" ss. Can't wait!  | |
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November 12th, 2012, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eastern NC
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I worked over my trigger when I got it. No creep at all and the perfect weight in DA and SA. I changed the front sight to a fiber optic style. I love this thing. This one is a replacement for one that I had for twenty some years and foolishly sold. This one will not be sold.   | |
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