GP100 4" DebutThis is a discussion on GP100 4" Debut within the Gun Gallery forums, part of the Firearm Forum category; Beautiful!! I had to buy mine new. Now I have a self-imposed LGS ban, until my new Rugers are paid for (RRH .44 Mag 4.2" ...
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October 4th, 2012, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrison, CO
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Beautiful!! I had to buy mine new. Now I have a self-imposed LGS ban, until my new Rugers are paid for (RRH .44 Mag 4.2" and GP100 4.2").
And now I can't shoot them for several months while recovering from rotator cuff surgery, 
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October 5th, 2012, 02:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by WvDave  ...I like the feel of the stock Hogue rubber grips, but they just (in my opinion) do not look as good.
I wonder how the wooden grips feel when shooting .357 Magnum? ...
I saw your post to my "range report" on my new GP100 5" - that black front sight is mighty hard to see against a black bullseye. .... | Dave - I've come to feel the same way about the stock Hogue grips. I like the way they feel but not so much the way they look. The stock grip that was on this was the black Hogue (not old enough to have Lett's) and looked really crummy so I was going to replace it anyway. Decided to give the wood Hogue a try. I haven't had it to the range yet since pulling it all back together so I can't comment on how it feels to shoot. A few years ago the black front sight wouldn't have been an issue but once the the eyes started having trouble seeing things up close - ugh! Black targets especially became a guessing game. Quote:
Originally Posted by jlh820 Very nice. GP-100's continue to grow on me. | jlh820, they continue to grow on me too! Careful though or they'll follow you home... Quote:
Originally Posted by deerhearse Very nice! I did the same with my grips and love them! | deerhearse, I remember seeing the pictures of yours and it figured in my decision to to do the same thing. I liked the way yours looked and knew I wouldn't go wrong doing the same. So thank you! Quote:
Originally Posted by AmbroseLee I have the hogue wood grips on my GP too but haven't taken it to the range yet with them on. Let us know how it feels with them, ok? ... | AmbroseLee, OK but you do the same - first one to hit the range with it reports back. I have some hunting lined up this weekend and next so it may be a while before I get there. Quote:
Originally Posted by Dawgface Beautiful GP, great job on the clean-up! Now take it to the range and make it all dirty, you'll love it even more! | Dawgface, thanks and I look forward to getting it nice and dirty at the range. The cleanup part was largely done using an ultrasonic cleaner and that couldn't be easier. Removed the grip, front sight, mainspring, hammer, trigger group and cylinder and everything but the grip went into the UC for long hot soak. It all came out as clean as a brand new gun. I used Mothers to polish out some light handling marks here and there and to give it some luster overall. Quote:
Originally Posted by charlie9280 Beautiful!! I had to buy mine new. Now I have a self-imposed LGS ban, until my new Rugers are paid for (RRH .44 Mag 4.2" and GP100 4.2").
And now I can't shoot them for several months while recovering from rotator cuff surgery, | charlie, good to hear from you. I hope the surgery went well and physical therapy is progressing well also. I had a knee done a few years back so I know it's a long road back to 100%. Too bad it means no shooting for a while. Oh, your LGS called - they said they miss you........
Thanks for the nice comments everyone!
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October 5th, 2012, 02:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona
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Congratulations on a most impressive revolver.
Your GP not only looks powerful it also looks quite beautiful.
Enjoy it!
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October 5th, 2012, 03:04 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NE NSW Australia.
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Congratulations, great find.
My next handgun.
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October 5th, 2012, 03:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MISSOURI
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Looks like NIB. Great job with the cleanup. From your Avatar it looks like you're pretty familiar with the GP. Shoot and enjoy.
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October 5th, 2012, 04:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida
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Very nice gun, love the grips, good find.
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October 5th, 2012, 05:19 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: wisconsin
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Wow, great looking gp.
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October 5th, 2012, 05:38 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: N.C.
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Very fine-looking revolver you have there...Nicely done, sir!
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October 5th, 2012, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by 41RED Looks like NIB. Great job with the cleanup. From your Avatar it looks like you're pretty familiar with the GP. Shoot and enjoy. | 41RED, a 6" GP100 was my "gateway gun" into Rugers. I have a few now but always have a warm feeling for the GP. I don't have a complete set of GPs however...and there's always room for more!
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October 5th, 2012, 05:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Summerville,SC
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She sure looks great to me, I wish they all cleaned up that easy. Congrats
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October 5th, 2012, 07:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: MISSOURI
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Waveform I have several GPs of my own. I'm not a collector only a shooter and each time I see a GP I have a very hard time passing it up. It just feels right in the hand.
Here's 2 of my 3" ones.....one with full size Lett style grips and the other with compact. 
It's tough going to the range and not taking a GP along.
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October 5th, 2012, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Morrison, CO
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Originally Posted by 41RED Here's 2 of my 3" ones.....one with full size Lett style grips and the other with compact. | Red, where's the holsters for these? Earl is going to finish my new holster for the RRH 44 Mag on the 9th. I'll post pics when I get it. 
Wave, ask Red to post some of his holster pics as well - you'll be very impressed! You'll need on for your GP.
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October 6th, 2012, 01:54 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida
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Originally Posted by charlie9280 Red, where's the holsters for these? Earl is going to finish my new holster for the RRH 44 Mag on the 9th. I'll post pics when I get it.
Wave, ask Red to post some of his holster pics as well - you'll be very impressed! You'll need on for your GP. | OK - Red do you have a few holster pics handy? I have a holster I like for my 6" but nothing yet for 3" or 4" GPs.
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October 6th, 2012, 02:47 AM
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#29 | | Dean of Pork
Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Virginia
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Looks like a great find that's found a good home. Beautiful revolver. Love the mods.
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October 7th, 2012, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Australia
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Nice!  Im planing on getting a four inch GP myself. Is that the Wiley Clapp limited edition in your avatar? That one would be my first choice, however here in Australia revolvers have to have a minimum barrel length of 4" Why? I have no idea! 
41RED That's a nice pair of guns you have there!  I really like the look of those two tone grip panels - Very classy!
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