Ruger Forum

ExArmy11b · July 16th, 2012, 10:51 AM

After you handle a 9.5" Super Redhawk, even the 6" GP will feel like a pocket revolver

To further muddy the waters, you can track down a 5" GP100 and have a nice "in between" barrel length!

Also, many people feel the 3" GP100 is the perfect "do all" .357 revolver. I have a 3" GP and I love it, at 25 yards it shoots as well as any of my 4" and 6" GP's. I don't have a 5" GP though.

Colt Seavers · July 18th, 2012, 10:19 AM

Another vote for the 6" here. Looks better, gives better ammo performance, is only 5oz. heavier and makes recoil virtually nonexistant.

jperwin123 · July 18th, 2012, 05:21 PM

I love my 6", it's a target gun, more accurate than I am and a joy to hold. If I had to do it over again, however, I would get a 4". Less muzzle-heavy and I might wear it as a trail gun. The 6" is in the case and it goes to the range more than my other guns, but I think I'll buy a 4" in stainless and share the love.

leftofcentre67 · July 21st, 2012, 04:18 PM

I'm biased as I have a 4.2" GP-141. However with hot loads I wish I had a 5" or 6".
My .44 629 that I've ordered is 5" but that was a mix of look and hopefully balance. I'd say if you know someone who has both or if a store carries both. Hold them and see how it feels. The firearm has to suit you.

Thor45AZ · July 21st, 2012, 05:50 PM

I like the 4. Good balance, still easy to carry, and as far as accuracy goes, mine's a tack driver out to 50yrds.

chanaski · July 21st, 2012, 06:17 PM

My beloved has the 4", I have the 6".
When we were shopping, I was convinced that I wanted the 4".
I picked it up, held it, liked it.
Then she said, "Why don't you take a look at the 6?"

And that was all she wrote. I'm totally hooked.

Now I have the best of both worlds. The 6" GP that I love and the opportunity to shoot the 4" when ever I like.

The 6" has less recoil, makes .38spl feel like nothing.

I've shot some really hot loads from a friend, all they make me do is cackle like a lunatic.

I recommend the 6" for just range / plinking / fun.

dolfin · July 29th, 2012, 12:41 PM

I bought the 4 inch, it was handier and a better carry gun for me. There is nothing wrong witht eh 6 inch. It comes down to what are you going to use it for and what you feel comfortable with, and handling.

Mikeyd555 · July 29th, 2012, 03:54 PM

I went 4.2" because its like the man version of my beloved childhood pellet gun that I no longer have. In retrospect I think I got lucky to a degree with how much I ended up liking it. I cetainly wouldn't sell this one at this point...not to say I won't add a 6" at some point...

Larry the Liberal · July 29th, 2012, 05:04 PM

I had the opportunity to hold both and went with the 4" model. It just felt better in my hands. Purchase the one that feels the best.

rdp357 · July 30th, 2012, 05:39 AM

I don't have one but will some day, I will go with the 4" barrel and carry it sometimes in the winter. Great gun.

Rivers2k · July 30th, 2012, 07:35 AM

My opinion on the matter. Go with the 4" it s a great all around gun. The 6" felt a little barrel heavy to me.

I don't think the extra 2" really makes a difference when it comes to accuracy

If you do want to carry at some point say on a hike or a hunt than the 4" isn't to big to carry.