Advice quick!!

Ya nobody even asked me where it was, kind of a sign that the 4.2 is the one to get!!
Does anybody know if the GP had a 4" barrel ever, or was it always a 4.2"?
 
Lead hammer said:
Ya nobody even asked me where it was, kind of a sign that the 4.2 is the one to get!!
Does anybody know if the GP had a 4" barrel ever, or was it always a 4.2"?
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There's nothing wrong with the 6", I just bought a used one myself yesterday, I also plan to buy a 4.2" whenever they are in stores again.

Yep, they use to come in a 2", 3", 4" and 6" version and still do in the U.S. But as we all know the shorty's have been prohib, so until Ruger started making the 4.2" for the Canadian market all we were able to get was the 6".
 
09outlander said:
There's nothing wrong with the 6", I just bought a used one myself yesterday, I also plan to buy a 4.2" whenever they are in stores again.

Yep, they use to come in a 2", 3", 4" and 6" version and still do in the U.S. But as we all know the shorty's have been prohib, so until Ruger started making the 4.2" for the Canadian market all we were able to get was the 6".
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Would you happen to know what year our Canadian laws changed? Also the first year of the 4.2"

If I had a larger budget to work with I would not be so picky, and for sure would have that 6" GP in my safe, but my cash flow has all but stopped, except for that exact one I'm looking for I guess. The Python is no panic as the owner is in no hurry to sell just yet, and I'm kinda scared to visit him since it's gonna cost me with the other stuff he has as well.
 
sunray said:
Irrelevant as every new firearm requires a trigger job.
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I disagree. I've owned a bunch of old and new S&W revolvers as well as one GP100 and did not feel a trigger job was needed on any of them. I would say a trigger job is more personal preference than an absolute requirement.
 
id get a smith over a ruger and i own both .800 is way high for a ruger, and it isnt what you want anyway unless you have a hacksaw.
the equipment exchange is an excellent resource , since becoming a member i have made a number of deals and have had good experiences from each .as far as complaints of high prices, i can only say: asking price is set by the seller;selling price is set by the buyer.
 
Trigger job or no there is still a fundamental difference in the trigger feel between a Ruger and a S&W. If you're going to dump a lot of short supply play money on a revolver you want to go out of your way to try one or two of each and make up your own mind. I have or had both and I've shot a few belonging to friends. And from my own experience I'm a S&W trigger fan through and through when it comes to DA/SA hand ejector revolvers.

A trigger job won't alter the fact that a S&W trigger pulls through and drops the hammer with no hint of it coming where a Ruger tells you the hammer is about to drop when you feel the little "click" in the trigger stroke when the cylinder stop is released.
 
I had a 141. Good gun, but the shorter barrel doesnt take away from it being a pretty big revolver. Wait it out, or buy a glock 17 and a couple mags.

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Nine said:
I had a 141. Good gun, but the shorter barrel doesnt take away from it being a pretty big revolver. Wait it out, or buy a glock 17 and a couple mags.

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I already shoot a Shadow, so no need for the Glock. (waiting to eventually try a CZ P-09 for tupperware)
Did you find the trigger to be an issue when you had it?
 
If this is going to be your first revolver, you might not initially notice a significant difference in the triggers. You will likely enjoy either gun. The Ruger/S&W thing has been debated endlessly online and I'm sure if you want you can find evidence to support whatever stance you like, I'd imagine.

To me, it was worth the extra money to buy a Smith as I shoot it several times a month in IPSC, IDPA and other miscellaneous shooting competitions. The S&W cylinder release is also a bit easier to use than the Ruger's I find, which was important to me. But, even if you only intend to use this as a range gun, consider the initial investment as pretty minimal unless you're the type to cycle guns through your safe really quickly. You will spend $200 worth on ammunition with a quality revolver very easily inside six months. I don't really sell guns once I buy them, so for me it's well worth it to spend more up front for something I'm going to have a long time and enjoy a quality experience with.

This isn't to say a GP-100 isn't a great firearm, because it is fine. I have done a few IDPA matches with other people's and they perform fine. I just prefer the Smith. Either way, you'll likely be more than happy with your purchase.
 
If you want a 4.2" barrelled revolver stick with that. In my case, barrel length is more important that model, I've had both the GP100 and Smith, and would be equally happy with either of them, but only with the shorter barrel !! I love the look, feel, and handling of the 4" or 4.2" combat revolver. Good luck
 
I just tried a Smith trigger in 44 mag in store, it indeed broke very nice. I think for 357 GP, and 44 will be Smith.
Then I get the best of both worlds.
They had 1 4" 629, and 1 4" 686. Nice stuff for sure.
If I could get the other store to let me try the GP trigger it would be nice.
 
Lead hammer said:
They had 1 4" 629, and 1 4" 686. Nice stuff for sure.
If I could get the other store to let me try the GP trigger it would be nice.
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Unless you have 12-6 you cannot buy 4 inch bbl. This is the idea behind the 4.2 inch bbl. Thank Mr. Allan Rock and Mr. Trudeau I guess for that wonderful law.
 
Question is when was the last time anyone saw a GP in a store?

I was watching for one for my dad because he loves mine and I haven't seen one in a store new for about a year and a half now.

And with the backlog I wouldn't expect any for a while to come.

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