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Ruger .38 specials: 1751 and 1752 @ Davidson's

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#1 · (Edited)
Anyone have any recent experience with either one of these?

Initially I was leaning toward the 1751 but the 1728 (4" fixed sights) is tempting. 3" with adjustable sights might be more unusual and fun.

I do have a new set of Lett style grips for whichever I choose. I also ordered some Pachmayr grips from Ruger on Friday.

Any information would be helpful.
 
#2 ·
Tons of experience with the 1751 but no first hand experience with the 1728 (the 4.2" fixed sight 38 Special is a Model 1728. The 1752 is a SS Wiley Clapp 3".)

Neither of them are "catalogued models" but then Ruger produces a lot of products that are not on the website or shown as a Distributor Exclusive yet they do exist. I would argue that of the two the 1751 is the more uncommon only because until the 1751 appeared (with no notice or fanfare) the only other 3" GP100 with adjustable sights was the extremely rare Model 1708 and 1709 with only a handful of known examples. So if you like adjustable sights and the front sight that is easily swapped out then the 1751 is pretty unique.

If fixed sights are your preference and think you'd like a longer sight radius then the 1728 may be just the ticket. Or do what some here have done and buy both.......

My fascination with the 1751 is the opportunity to rechamber it to .357 and have a 3" SS GP100 in .357 with adjustable sights (create your own Model 1708/09). Of course there's nothing wrong with the .38 special and these tanks will handle +P loads all day long and be pretty comfortable to boot.

I dunno what else I can tell you. It's otherwise a typical GP100 and a good revolver. Can't make a bad choice here.
 
#4 · (Edited)
The 1751 is an awesome package. Like wave stated above, it's currently the only 3" GP available with adj sights. I'm really liking mine.

 
#6 ·
Get the 1751. I bought one. Having trouble seeing the sights (old eyes) but, oh boy is it ever an easy carrying, smooth shooting, super tough handgun. I've loaded some...stout...38s in it that actually do both the gun and the cartridge justice, and it just yawns and does the work. There are so many different loads for 38 and 357 that adjustable sights are almost mandatory on a gun like this.
 
#7 ·


I went with the 4" model (forget the model number) and it's one of my very favorites. I haven't even taken it down to clean the internals yet....I've had it for maybe 6 months, all I did was test fire it straight from the box, then added Letts with Altamont inserts and a red insert front sight. Great action, glad I picked this one over the 3" because these are hard to find now.


I am $50 away from paying off my 1751 I have on layaway, I already have the Lett compacts ready for it. I would like to get the 1728 and a new .38 SP101 to complete the "set" :)
 
#9 ·
Definitely leaning toward the 1751; unless I find a killer deal on the 1728.

I have a 3" fixed sight GP100 with some issues (Minor, and I'm contacting Ruger) and I like the look of the adjustable sights. Plus it will bea dedicated 38 special.

Now if I can get a dealer to put it on layaway or I'll sacrifice a S&W Model 57.
 
#12 ·
If you neeeeeed a 3" 357 adjustable sighted GP100, 4 D reamer rental will rent the reamer to lengthen the chambers for about $40. Tech there told me you can ream them very easily with a tap wrench. said hold the cylinder in a padded vise, but that it would be simple.
 
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