4.2" Ruger GP100 Pics added in post #18

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Had my new 4.2"GP100 out to the range for the first time today and I am still grinning from ear to ear:D. I have owned a few .357 revolvers all 6" barrels and all great guns but none as much fun to shoot as this little "bad ass".
I am now even more envious of those of you who are 12 (6).
Overall this is a great little revolver and the action is tight, the trigger is pretty good for a factory trigger. The first time I shot double action it snuck up on me and surprised me by how light and smooth it was, not as good as the smoothed out trigger on my diamondback but still pretty sweet.
I was shooting factory .357 loads and was getting plenty of attention from the guys on the range but I think that was because of the big bang and flame coming out the barrel.:ar15: Plus it looks DAMN ###Y.
I can't comment on accuracy because I couln't sight the gun in today, that will have to wait until next trip. All shots were on the cardboard and hitting the back stop which was good enough for today.
I think this is a keeper!!:D:D
 
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I have shot over 3 thousand rounds through mine since July, I'll be competing in SSR in IDPA this season, man she is sweet. Now, If I can find someone reliable to camfer (SP) the cylinder before April, I'll be laughing.
 
I have shot over 3 thousand rounds through mine since July, I'll be competing in SSR in IDPA this season, man she is sweet. Now, If I can find someone reliable to camfer (SP) the cylinder before April, I'll be laughing.

It's "chamfer" for next time. I'm curious though. What part of the cylinder needs chamfering and why? I'm semi enthusiastic about a short Ruger and would like to be able to file this away just in case.
 
Chamfer the rear of the cylinder for faster loading.

Thankyou.

Not much of a chamfer obviously. Otherwise the case sidewall support could be compromised. And if it was done too much the rim would lose too much support as well. So pretty much just a scrape with a deburring tool and a light polish with something like some 800 grit wetordry paper to smoothen things up.

Any decently competent metal shop hobbyist could manage that just fine.
 
Thankyou.

Not much of a chamfer obviously. Otherwise the case sidewall support could be compromised. And if it was done too much the rim would lose too much support as well. So pretty much just a scrape with a deburring tool and a light polish with something like some 800 grit wetordry paper to smoothen things up.

Any decently competent metal shop hobbyist could manage that just fine.

Which is why I wouldn't want some "decent competent metal shop hobbyist" touching my revolver.
 
All I know is that I have the 4.2" Redhawk... and now I want the GP100 to go along with it! ACK!!! Must fight impulse!!!


Oh yeah!:needPics:
 
Here are a couple of pics next to my buddies 6" GP100

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Nice...

I'm going to get a 4.2" GP100 in the new year to go along with my REDHAWK :)

My only complaint with the new wheel-guns from Ruger is the grips, I'm not a big fan (I prefer the old style).

Otherwise, ###y gun ;)
 
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