I didn’t try the longer ranges as I was interested in this weapon for close duty home defense, nor did I use the speed loader. Is my favorite shooter amongst my handguns. Grips: Black Rubber Hogue Monogrip I’ve seen loads of them too. Excellent review, exactly right. My 45 vaquero is my favorite. I am leaning towards the S&W for trigger action and resale value, but have some concerns about the internal lock failures. . I picked mine up last year, new, and have enjoyed taking it out to the New Hampshire woods and ranges. But to say its so much more study and stronger than the 686 is bull crap. I have never heard of any L frames that had frame strength issues. I put 38s through it just to get the feeling. Have never had to send a gun back but if I ever did, good to know. I go 6′ 3″, 265 lbs. I own a GP100 also. Personally, I always tell people to save their money on a GP100 and instead buy a used 4″ Security Six rather than the now-overpriced and way-too-heavy GP100. If you look at the video, you’ll see how the Misses has room to spare to bring that web of the hand up further-just as she is snatching the trigger. Recoil is stout and it should serve well for defense against the big cats and feral dogs. Yes, for the price of a S&W Model 686, you can bring your Ruger GP100 to Smith’s level of quality (or completely bling it out with custom grips, accessories and customizations galore). This is what makes it so easy to shoot! I’ve owned the GP100 4″ in stainless and the 6″ in blue finish for over 10 years now and love them both. The GP100 is really so much heavier than it needs to be, and Ruger producing the Match Champion proves that. The 4 inch has an almost perfect balance to it. – Hornady 165-grain Critical Defense (above) was low and right at 25 yards. Both revolvers have an adjustable rear sight & front sight (except for the three-inch GP100). It is made like a tank and I cannot imagine what I would have to do to break it. The shooting world is flush with ultra-light, ultra-compact .357/.38 revolvers for personal defense. The Buffalo Bore 180-grain, hard-cast load breaks nearly 1,300 fps in the three-inch Ruger. but not my Kimber I sent it back to S&W with a letter detailing the problem and um, the included info of how my Ruger GP-100 handle these handloads with no problems for years. Maybe is a little bit late but, are you still interested in those speer .357 mag HP ammo? My ears, by bloody ears… no staging! However, I wonder if Ruger will come up with a work-around for this and go back to the standard front site also. Anyone who complains should try going to a local gym, getting a membership and a trainer and increasing your grip and forearm strength by hitting some weights. The several hundred dollars more you’ll spend on the Smith provides a smoother trigger pull and parts that generally fit together more precisely. Stock grip does soak up the recoil. So according to my experience the revolver is OK as an concealed carry piece. Built with a stainless-steel frame, the LCRx still only tops out at 21 ounces. Capacity: 6-round cylinder Learn DA and learn it forever. of the 5″ half lug Ruger Lipsey’s exclusive in blued steel with the new (and fantastic!) I love this argument that everyone always goes to that says the GP100 is such a stronger frame than the Smith 686. I own several Rugers, both rifles and pistols, and do not understnad where they get their “second rate” classification. I’ve had my 4″ ss GP-100 for about 20 years now and it has never disappointed. Would probably cost Ruger $20 instead of having to pay a gunsmith $50-$75 to install a $5 11-pound spring and do some polishing. At 25 yards, Mas tested the 3-inch GP100 .44 Special with these three high performance loads. I am retired law enforcement with experience in Colt and Smith and Wesson semi-auto and revolver side arms and grew up in a military and law enforcement family. Carry for me is not a problem, it just has to travel well in the car, not to be left alone too long in the sun. . Keep up the good work, you the man!!! The Ruger GP100 has been featured as a firearm for both villains and heroes in movies such as “Tango and Cash” and on television shows like “CSI:Miami” and “Law and Order.” Part of the popularity of the Ruger GP-100 is the big, beefy, bomb-proof design that handloaders depend on to test high pressure rounds; plus it also looks bad-ass. I prefer safariland comp III but HKS would also work. I thought it looked better (sorry). We switched to .357’s, and she continued hitting exactly where she had been. In my opinion, there is no better full sized .357 magnum on the market than the Ruger GP-100 especially if you have to trust your life to its function dependability. You can buy colored ones if you want, look at midway. But not a cheap one. Maybe also offer the adjustable sight option on the 3″ barrel version. To the rental counter I ran, with the voice of Dirty Harry himself resonating in my ears: “You’ve got to ask yourself one question, punk: What’s the biggest, heaviest handgun your wife can run a decent self-defense round through and still have an enjoyable shooting experience?” I didn’t feel lucky, but luck shined upon me anyway. Hallmark of Ruger feature is the trigger. Given what it is, holster and laser/light options are a bit limited. Ammobank.com shows it in stock, as does CheaperThanDirt.com. When I returned from the rental counter with this shooting-day-savior, my wife agreed to fire it “just once” before she washed her hands of the whole scene. Mine now sports Trijicon night sights and has had a Hogue finger groove Coco-Bolo for years. Think that nasty double-action trigger can’t get any smoother? I wouldn’t take a Smith and Wesson over a Ruger if you promised Obama would leave the country and never come back if I took the S&W. Glad she enjoyed it & didn’t get turned off easily. Why cant both guns be great? I also have a Stainless Steel Smith & Wesson in 357 Magnum. Love the blue finish on this model. maythe4thbewithu on Ruger GP100. the difference in a smith and a ruger and that bulk you think your getting is a smith is made of forged steel and the ruger is made of cast. GOT A PERFECT RUGER STAINLESS STEEL RUBBER WITH WOOD INCERTS FOR THE GRIP, 6″ BARREL, 357 MAGNUM, ORIGINAL BOX …WHAT WOULD ONE PAY FOR IT.? I wouldn’t feel naked carrying either the Ruger or the S&W, even though I freely admit to being a Smith weenie. Have a look at RF’s new Gemini Custom Ruger SP101. When he was amazing spectators by hitting small blocks of wood tossed in the air, he would use that technique of pulling the trigger back to that point right before it “breaks” then recheck his aim. I got mine used but unfired for about half the cost of a smith 686. Like the Glock 19, it is easier to maneuver indoors. My GP100 is the stainless special edition 5″ barrel model. that being said I own a gp100 and a Redhawk along with s&w model 29 two 28’s and a 625. the rugers are fine guns for what they are but they will never be a smith and Wesson. My xd 9 jumps more than my gp100 when I shoot. Reliability * * * * * In four-inch guise, the GP100, with its full under-lug barrel and shrouded ejector rod, has just the right looks to make gun owners giddy and bad guys incontinent. Slab-side the barrels like the Match Champion, and take weight off anywhere else you can without compromising strength. We tried my autos. I proceeded to run through a bevy of different .357 FMJs. Hell I’ve even played at IPSC matches and given the auto fans a run for their money! You can run a bore snake through the cylinder and barrel and disassemble and clean everything if you are really attentive. If you’re not comfortable taking this thing apart, don’t. And yes, it has earned its reputation as being heavy in the hand, but it is also light in the kickback. So I settled for the GP after scrounging around for a few months. It may wear a little over time & repeated cleanings, but is easily renewed. It was a 4 inch blued. Fit and finish is not as good as a Smith and the trigger is more industrial, but I have no complaints. The GP100 was designed as a six shot, 357 Magnum (also accepts .38 Special) service revolver and .357 remains the most popular caliber. Although it’s available in classic blued steel, you’d be nuts not to come off the extra cheese ($75) for the satin stainless finish, which contrasts beautifully with the black rubber Hogue Monogrips. This is a gun made for woods carry. Why Ruger doesn’t – and instead sells one as $15 accessory – is a real mystery. I’ve never gotten the chance to shoot this beauty but have always been interested. They retired to a log cabin and my dad had his own range. It’s not an ideal gun for EDC but I’ve taken her out with me around town when I get a SHTF feeling and a pocket nine just doesn’t feel as comforting. How The 3-Inch Barrel LCRx Enhances The .357 Magnum: Longer 3-inch barrel improves the .357 Magnum's ballistics, while keeping the revolver concealable. But that’s no surprise to me. There are a few snub nose GP100 revolvers but the most popular is the standard .357 mag model. This is obvious, and the Ruger special run 5″ barrel versions that they do periodically sell out quickly whenever they are offered. One star deducted for a slightly-harsh trigger and Sturm Ruger’s front-sight cheap-out. Ruger engineers did an awesome job designing the GP100. The best revolvers (Performance Center S&Ws, old Colts, and, to a slightly lesser extent, the S&W 686) defy that stereotype by exhibiting lower initial effort and less stacking. Seriously, the S&W timing failed on two of the 6 positions. This week I decided to show it some love, so I picked up the factory orange sight, a set of trigger and hammer shims, and an ISMI spring kit. Don’t remember exactly what I paid for it new but it was between $250 and $300. We have lot of different caliber there. Is one really better than the other as so many claim? I have the GP100 in the 3in version , had a trigger job done on it. Once again, thanks for a great article, and thanks to Ruger for making a great pistol. The Buffalo Bore 180-grain, hard-cast load breaks nearly 1,300 fps in the three-inch Ruger. For a gentle range or home defense handgun, you cannot beat a big, heavy .357 revolver loaded with .38s, possibly +Ps. Gunsmiths may frequently tune up GP-100s, but they rarely have to fix them. Thanks. This 35-oz. Recently, I polished the matt finish to gloss using Mother’s wheel polish. How is the accuracy with .38 special loads and that long bullet jump? Also shot a Taurus Judge with the .45 round. The GP100 by Ruger was designed for the masses. Lots of practice and I’m comfortable shooting out to 75 yards. I’ve read Don’s review of the Ruger GP-100 .357 Magnum, and Chris’s review of the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 686, but how would you guys compare the Ruger GP-100 to a standard (non-Performance Center) S&W 686 Plus in the .357 Magnum? Boy what a decision. The trigger on my GP is now very smooth and considerably lighter than it was, and feels slightly nicer than my Smith but it’s still not on Colt’s level. I have a 6″ stainless from the mid 1990’s. Can’t find it anywhere. Can concealed carry with just a lite over shirt on when I go to town but I am a big person. the gun seems to push rather then snap muzzle up for better target re acquisition I am avid deer hunter and it is my favorite side arm great gun good investment I am very happy! Accessories? Ruger made a very good pistol. The fact that you are from Atlanta explains your overly pessimistic outlook on carrying this gun. . And it is missing a few WC features - the Hawkeye matte finish, barrel profile, softened edges and WC grip. Their number 1 gunsmith worked on that gun and returned one of the most amazing weapons I have had the pleasure of shooting. Also, the constraints of using a revolver for self defense become at least a little less daunting when you invest in a good speed loader (though the big rubber Hogue monogrip gets in the way a bit). First range session showed me the previous owner kept her well in tune and sighted fine for 7-15 yards. Style * * * * * My recently acquired 357 is a classic Dan Wesson model 15. The Ruger GP100 is really good at just being a big-ass, crap-your-pants-intimidating, rock-solid revolver. Is what I will be using as I test the waters of USPSA competition at local club I recently joined. If S&W can’t get their revolvers to be dependable-I say no buy. My wife is very comfortable running the .38 round and I like keeping them loaded with .357 able to stop a bear if necessary. If I were in the market for a Match Champion, I’d wait at least a year and see. It yielded results that made me and my look like pros. Hogues fix the angle to make them more natural pointers. Customize This * * * Better trigger than stock S&Ws now. It’s very easy to get used to the Ruger trigger and I continually get excellent groups at a longer distance, but then this is a firefight pistol for close range combat. Model: Ruger GP-100 Double action gives me no complaints, the pull is long but smooth and predictable. Haul that trigger back, tick-tick, recheck the front sight, another couple ounces of pressure and off she goes. A rock solid, point-and-pull revolver is always the best choice for a beginning handgunner. Let’s not mince words. Unfortunately, here in Canada the debate between the Ruger and S&W is null; the 686’s 4″ barrel is just shy of the 105mm minimum legal length while the GP-100’s 4.2″ barrel is just over it (shows how ridiculous some of these laws are). Blue GP100 4.2 inch barrel - solid. I dropped in six re-loaded .38 Special wadcutters and handed it over. It gives three barrel options such as 3 inch, 4 inch and 6 inch too.It is apparently one of the best choices of … it has to be that big to survive. Besides, the SP101’s lengths are 7.2 inches with the 2.25-inch barrel and 8 inches with the 3-inch barrel. I sent it back to Ruger because of trigger assembly defects. In single action is has less take-up and over travel vs the sig and generally feels very crisp. I have had lots of wheel guns over 40 years of competition shooting, mainly smiths one python, and an old 6inch security six. You can find them at most gunshows and shops. Selling all other brands of pistols/revolvers to purchase Ruger 101 3″ revolver for summer carry. The match we shoot here in Australia starts at 50m and goes down to 7m toal 900 points. Revolvers like this tend to have heavy a double-action trigger pull that offers a lot of initial resistance, stack a great deal as the hammer comes up, and then smooth out just before the hammer drops. Moral of the story? Smaller, lighter guns are more tolerant of a wide variety of belt holsters; larger, heavier guns like this are famously fickle. It’s not terrible. the trigger pull was increased and the smooth travel was all gone. Both weigh about the same. Taurus, Bersa,Charter Arms, no problem. I also own a 3 inch GP 100 & I also have a Colt Trooper 4 inch 357 the Colts also a great gun it has wooden grips were my Ruger has the Hogue grips & as far as comfort when shooting 357 rounds I have to give the Ruger the win. Not bad for a first-timer. This revolver isn’t a class leader. Ruger has your number (Photos: Ruger) Using a 3-inch barrel and a 400 series stainless steel monolithic frame, Ruger this week announced a new version of … I’m big guy and the grip is perfect for my hand. Note that Ruger has responded to all the complaints about the Match Champion sites and recently come out with a version of the Match Champion that has the standard GP100 sites it is currently listed and pictured on gun wholesale distributor Davidson’s “Gallery of Guns” (January 2015) website – galleryofguns dot com. My hands shake a lot and the extra weight actually helps. A solid 6 round 4-5 inch group @ 7 yds dead center using inexpensive Range/Target .357 FMJ in single action. The .44 Special GP100 fits nicely in an El P… amount of mussel gump of my 45 Kimber, and it’s very very aucurate But I would look under the ejection star for any debris. Dont get me wrong. The point I am making is that Ruger stands behind their products and makes sure the customer is satisfied. Both .357 Magnums are medium-to-large frame double-action revolvers with full-sized grips and a choice of several barrel lengths (three, four, and six inch barrel lengths in the Ruger’s case). But to some the heavier trigger pull in double action isnt a problem and some actually prefer it. I for one find no issue with the GP100 trigger. Also, I installed a checkered rubber grip with fleur-de-lis checkered rosewood inserts from Altamont. The Ruger GP100 is a modern handgun that arguably is the finest example of a … I was able to carry the Ruger in summer, inside shorts, with a t shirt in tail down configuration and nobody have seen anything. I thought it looked better 2. Two hundred rounds later, I honestly believe that it kicks less than my S&W Third Generation .40-caliber semi-auto. And the current special run Wiley Clapp 3″ GP100 versions with windage-adjustable sights and nice-looking checkered grips are big sellers. Stay tuned for my review (coming soon at a RevolverGuy website near you!) I’d have to say, a Ruger with a Cunningham action job is going to kick the pants off of a stock S&W. The hottest .357 loads I can find are not punishing, and with a good holster rig she’s not bad lugging around the woods. Its all gonna come down to which ones suits your fancy the best. Caliber: .357 Magnum and .38 Special You also notice that they are now making a 4.2″ barrel in the 5-shot SP101 to try to fill the gap. http://www.chuckhawks.com/smith-wesson_dark.htm. Ruger made so many of them. The GP100 is most certainly that. Keep up the good work, be safe.. And of course GOD BLESS!! There’s no excuse for such a heavy double action pull on these guns or with the variation on the pulls from gun to gun. Easy to carry? Yes, the trigger pull & travel was smoother than my GP-100……yes, the ergonomics felt better slightly than my GP-100 and yes, the S&W broke after only 60 rounds of hand loads my GP-100 had regularly digested for years. Get you eyes checked and grow a pair. I don't have any pictures of the 4 inch blued GP100 I used to own. My GP-100 is my favorite revolver. Lol. The grips and weight help big time. Could I hope for a 3″ group or better at 15 yards from a bench? I imagine it’s very comfortable to shoot. 100 Unless you know how to technically inspect the gun at a gun show, avoid any Security Six that looks well-worn or pitted, or just pay a little more and buy from a good gun shop that has inspected the gun and will guarantee it functional and safe. Not too bad. Maybe a speed loader. Finish: Satin Stainless Steel Thanks. The 4 inch barrel being the one we are using here. It was a model 1982 limited .357 on a heavy frame, unfluted cylinder and heavy underlugged barrel. Our day at the range – and any budding interest she had in firearms – was in serious jeopardy. Several sighting options – conventional, light-gathering, and laser – can make the low-light target acquisition problem go away (how far away depends on your wallet). After a few jams at the range, she lost confidence in her Walther, and wanted a revolver. I would never sell one of myRugers, Colt, or S & W, Mossberg Absolutely loved it, and the review is dead on. All together it ran me about $35. I just polished while watching TV and it was done by the end of an hour long show. Ruger GP100 Revolver 357 Magnum Review – Conclusion. I found out that there was also a short run of 5-inchers made for Davidson’s. Buffalo Bore ammo seals the deal. They look and feel great. What did impress me was the accuracy of the sights set by the previous. Its all personal preference. Over the years, I’ve seen dozens of Security Sixes at gun shows and shops that look nearly new. My GP 100 shoots good and is just the proper size for my use. After reading all the different reviews I was more confused than ever. The GP100 is available with a few different barrel options. I had a Ruger GP-100 357 Magnum with 6″ Barrel for a few years and I wish I never sold it. One of the best reviews on the GP-100 I have ever read. The big difference: quality. Because of core competencies, baby. The recoil and noise surprised me. Recoil is stout and it should serve well for defense against the big cats and feral dogs. There isnt a scale that says one gun is better. Stainless GP100 with 4″ inch barrel. Since then I have purchased a 6 inch blued and a four inch stainless. If you have accuracy problems past 15 you just suck at shooting. I proceeded to put 100 rounds through it. Surprise her one day and mix some empty casings in the cylinder-she’ll catch herself doing it. Ruger GP100 Review If I could have only one pistol this would be it. Yeah, but I would rather handle a revolver with a quality build than one that might blow up in my face. Still have the bright yellow box it came in. Trust me. Apparently, Ruger thought the same thing eventually. . The width of the cylinder of GP100 is 1.5 inch which is as wide as the Beretta 92/M9 pistol. Though my wife generally stuck to shooting .38s, I longed for a Magnum fix. Not uncomfortable for me. “useful in staging the DA trigger pull”… ahhhhhhHHHHH!! The good news is that you don’t have to disassemble it to lubricate it. It naturally sits low for better alignment and control. For this review, we requested a .357 Mag./.38 Special GP100 in stainless steel with a 4.2" barrel from the good folks at Ruger. This article about S&W’s quality issues may be of interest to some here. In my opinion, they are one of the finest American guns on the market, regardless of caliber or model. It’s a pistol made for packing around. 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