Is There A Better All Around Revolver Than A GP100 With Four Inch Barrel?This is a discussion on Is There A Better All Around Revolver Than A GP100 With Four Inch Barrel? within the Ruger Double Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Originally Posted by 230therapy
Y'all are shooting some weak ammo. Some of the 125's I've been shooting really let you know it's a MAGNUM load.
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July 27th, 2012, 04:59 AM
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#106 |
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Originally Posted by 230therapy  Y'all are shooting some weak ammo. Some of the 125's I've been shooting really let you know it's a MAGNUM load. | 125's 
I stayed with the SP 2" & Speed-Six 4" in 357  
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July 27th, 2012, 05:51 AM
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Very partial to my S&W 686 !
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July 27th, 2012, 06:39 AM
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#108 |
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Central Florida
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I love all Revolvers! The GP 100 is about as sturdy as it gets. If I could only grab one it would likely be my 3 inch GP 100!
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July 27th, 2012, 06:41 AM
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The Perfect Revolver (in my opinion) is my 7 shot, unlfuted, 3", S&W 686 .357 Talo. 
A close second is my sp101 the only thing that holds it back form being number 1 is the trigger. 
Last edited by Rivers2k; July 27th, 2012 at 07:06 AM.
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July 27th, 2012, 06:49 AM
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I would say the GP100 is hard to beat. I like my Smiths but Rugers may a bit tougher in the durability department so I would say they win in all around use.
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July 27th, 2012, 10:20 AM
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This is my pure "serious social encounters" gun, a 4" GP100 with Meprolight sights, Hogue Tamer grip and I dropped in a DAO hammer I got in a trade.
The gun was a Dept. of Energy security trade in, it came with a DA/SA hammer and some standard Hogue grips that had been worn down to ragged rubber. The gun has plenty of dings and scratches and makes an ideal "working gun".
It's not a target gun, or a "looker" but it's made to do a certain job and I have 100% faith in it that if I need it, it will work. I at least want most of my revolvers to look "cool" but this one I made purely for function.
I can carry it under a heavier shirt in an IWB holster, and keep it as an HD gun. As much as I love it, if I ever God forbid have to use it, I'm only out a $350 used GP100 and the $150 night sights if it gets taken into evidence by police and I have to wait decades to get it back. Unlike being out a $2,000 Colt Python or a vintage S&W 27 3.5".
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July 27th, 2012, 12:50 PM
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Have a s/s GP100 4" and a blued 3" GP100 in 38 special (+P no sweat...and yes, it's a GP 100 and not something else)...Since I shoot Gold Dots in both GP's for s/defense I see little difference....they are both terrific and accurate.
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July 27th, 2012, 12:54 PM
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The thread that just keeps on giving... The Canadian government made that choice for me, handgun barrels must be greater than 4 inches and hence my GP is 4.2". I'm going to pretend that means that after extensive research they decided that it was far superior to anything shorter  . That way I can not feel so darn bad about not owning something in a 3". I love the looks of those short(er) barreled revolvers. Funny thing is, it's a.o.k to own a 9 inch barreled 12 gauge...'splain me that Canada!
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July 27th, 2012, 12:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada
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Originally Posted by Rivers2k The Perfect Revolver (in my opinion) is my 7 shot, unlfuted, 3", S&W 686 .357 Talo. | Rivers...that's one of the nicest Smiths I've ever laid eyes on. Love those grips. Bet they feel terrific.
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July 28th, 2012, 02:30 PM
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I like mine  | |
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July 28th, 2012, 04:00 PM
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When I was looking for my first handgun back in the early 90s I handled a bunch but the one that felt best to me was the 4" GP100. Its still the only revolver I own and it is a great gun.
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July 28th, 2012, 04:09 PM
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You guys are giving me the fever for a GP100 | |
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July 28th, 2012, 10:05 PM
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It's a fabulous gun, but a bit too much for those of us with slight builds. Hence, I chose his little brother (SP 101 with a 4" barrel). Didn't make much sense to choose a gun that was too difficult to control just to be macho.
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July 29th, 2012, 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by hackdaddy I have always liked the GP but now that there is a 4" adjustable SP it has lost it's niche with me. The SP is lighter, smaller and performs just as well for most jobs. The GP filled the Gap between a single six and a .45 blackhawk for me and the SP does that job better. | I have the new sp101 4" also. If the sp101 had six shots instead of 5, I would sell the GP100.
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July 30th, 2012, 02:17 PM
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Question for you better informed (than me) guys:
Do the Altamont (brand) wood inserts fit the factory Ruger grips (the ones with the wood panel inserts)?
They have a silver black wood insert that looks dynomite! I do not want to cough up the extra cash for both the inserts and the rubber grips....
thanks
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