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January 27th, 2012, 06:24 PM
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#1 | | Snappin In
Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 21
| Personal opinions about Ruger GP100
I looking for any opinions about Ruger's GP100. Im thinking about getting one and would like to know what you guys think of them.
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January 27th, 2012, 06:59 PM
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#2 | | Snappin In
Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: new england area
Posts: 32
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I don't own one, and I've never fired one...but I've sold at least 20-25 of them in my years behind the counter, and purchased them back for resale, never has one been returned to Ruger for service, and never has anyone spoken negatively about one. The trigger is not as nice as a S&W, but still nice.
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January 27th, 2012, 07:02 PM
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#3 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: eastern Iowa
Posts: 480
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Sold mine to my bro in law as he is left handed. Needed a GOOD, DEPENDABLE sidearm for bear and such in eastern Idaho. Stainless steel, I had worked the hammer and trigger, but wasn't shooting it. Went to a better place.
Really under appreciated as a design; far stronger than any S&W or Colt. My only concern is large factory grips, though a great fit in the hand, block speed loaders. I never had the chance to try rubber speed loaders, so those might work.
Extremely accurate w/4 inch barrel, my cast loads, a Saeco 150 gr bullet. Could take a deer at 50 yards, no problem.
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January 27th, 2012, 07:06 PM
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#4 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middle TN
Posts: 1,639
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I've owned both S&W 686's and Ruger GP-100's.
The Ruger are nice, good shooters but heavy.
I still have a 686 but I let the Rugers go mainly due to weight.
Personally I would find a good used pre-lock S&W 686 and you've got a revolver for life.
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January 27th, 2012, 07:08 PM
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#5 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: WV, USA
Posts: 55
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Mine is still going strong after 21 years. It's probably seen 3,500-4,000 rounds. Probably half of those were magnums. Fits me well with factory grips, but I like Hogues better.
I have multipe S&W's, and this would be my second to last handgun to go (last would be my Freedom Arms premier grade .454).
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January 27th, 2012, 11:17 PM
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#6 | | Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 4,085
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I had one and traded it. Worst mistake I made. I liked it while I had it.
They are good guns.
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January 28th, 2012, 04:51 AM
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#7 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Nowheresville
Posts: 1,254
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As a general rule, I don't like Rugers; but there are two I DO like and those are the GP-100 and the little 2245 autos. The GP-100 is a good, strong, reasonably priced revolver. Ruger's best product in my book.
But I agree with Hgunner: The S&W triggers are much nicer right out of the box. (I'm a S&W fan).
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January 28th, 2012, 05:29 AM
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#8 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: France
Posts: 48
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Hi,
I've one for very long time, a 161 , stainless style. Very good gun, the design is very strong (especially on the top). Never failed. I think S&W are very ggod too, but never tested.
To my point of view, it is not a mistake to buy one.
Here si some pics :  
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January 28th, 2012, 08:51 AM
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#9 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,118
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I've had a 6" for years, several thousand rounds through it, never a problem. As noted above, it is a very strong, and the trigger, while still not as good as a good S&W, has smoothed up well over the years. Mine has been quite accurate, too. I like the changeable front sights, and the grips fit my mitts well. Good, solid, dependable revolver.
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January 28th, 2012, 09:00 AM
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#10 | | Lifer
Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon
Posts: 2,715
| I agree with Hgunner and Sustinemus. I have Smith & Wessons and love them. A friend had the GP-100 and it was very impressive.
I would buy one.
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January 28th, 2012, 09:11 AM
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#11 | | Lifer
Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana
Posts: 2,181
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Originally Posted by Schnick  I looking for any opinions about Ruger's GP100. Im thinking about getting one and would like to know what you guys think of them. |
If I were to purchase another .357, it would be a used Security Six or a GP 100. I've always been impressed with how ruggedly they were built. More so than a Colt or a S&W. The Rugers will handle, and stand up to hotter reloads better than the other manufacturers. JMHO. dozier
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January 28th, 2012, 11:27 AM
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#12 | | Snappin In
Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas
Posts: 21
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Well id like to thank all for the prompt responses and it sounds like i would be pretty stupid to not get one.
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January 28th, 2012, 12:30 PM
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#13 | | Snappin In
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas
Posts: 21
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I love my 6" GP100. Rugged, reliable and eats magnums all day long. Not as "pretty" as a 686 if you will but it is an absolute beast in ruggedness. Looks good too.  
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January 28th, 2012, 01:14 PM
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#14 | | Fire Team Leader
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 193
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I carry a S&W 629 out & about on our place (200+ acres in mountainous E. Kentucky), the Missus a few years ago let me know she wanted a SS wheelgun for the same reason. I bought her a GP-100 with a 4" barrel, it's one sweet piece. Probably more indestructible than any revolver I've ever handled.
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January 28th, 2012, 01:17 PM
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#15 | | Fire Team Leader
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 193
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Momma's Ruger.
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