Best Combat Revolver- GP100?

Looks like I'll have to start getting into reloading!
I likely will never be able to compete to due a recently fracture ankle, cartilage included.
Sure was looking at getting into competing especially being in my mid thirties.
Oh well!
I just read a bunch of horror stories on Ruger forum about issues with the new 7 shot models.
They are out of spec and you can't fully load them with all 7 rounds with certain types of ammo despite the ammo being in spec...
The rims overlap on the last round...no bueno.
I'll be shopping around for a 6 shot GP100 in stainless with a 4.20" barrel once I've recovered more.
Any tips for breaking in a new revolver?
 
sixty9santa said:
Looks like I'll have to start getting into reloading!
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Well... OF COURSE! :)


Any tips for breaking in a new revolver?
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Aside from some internal polishing, if you feel up to it, get a couple of sets of snap caps and do lots of dry-firing. Good for trigger control anyway, and it "wears" the internal parts in to each other. If you get a new GP100, might be an idea to learn how to take it apart and check the inside for burrs and bits of rough machining. I did that with my new SP101. Nothing egregious inside, but I'd heard stories of people sometimes finding little bits of swarf from the machining process.
 
I have a GP100 and did not care for it very much. Then I had the gunsmith give it a $65 trigger job (some polishing) and all of a sudden it felt good and I could shoot it well.

It still feels oversize. Each time I pick it up I think it feels like a 44 Mag.

When I saw the thread title - Best Combat Revolver- I immediately thought 455 Webley MkIV, of course.
 
Ganderite said:
...When I saw the thread title - Best Combat Revolver- I immediately thought 455 Webley MkIV, of course.
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Loaded with the infamous 218gr "manstopper" bullet, or the huge hollow point one that Jethunter makes, replete with modfied Gras bayonet and Prideaux speedloader, of course.
A one-handed instrument of terror if there ever was one.
 
I will most definitely be doing a comprehensive breakdown, just as with all my firearms!
Here is the MCARBO YouTube link I will be following for the polishing and spring kit install:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=txbCmzM4v6A

Any recommendations regarding snap caps?
I've had several plastic ones disintegrate on me over the years.
 
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sixty9santa said:
I will most definitely be doing a comprehensive breakdown, just as with all my firearms!
Here is the MCARBO YouTube link I will be following for the polishing and spring kit install:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=txbCmzM4v6A...
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I hadn't seen that video but a brief glance indicates that it's very thorough! I'm going to download it and keep it for reference.
 
Love Mine , i went for the 6 inch though so if you run out of ammo ya can always use it as a club ,,,not really just a walking dead fan and can't afford a Python

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I couldn't find wood grips anywhere reasonable but i like the Hogue enough
 
Nice speed loaders chadeech and nice gun!
I'm so loving the 6" as well and now I'm torn after seeing yours!
What brand are they and how do you like them?
Seeing as we're both from Montreal, what range do you go to?
CRAFM?
 
Ganderite said:
It still feels oversize. Each time I pick it up I think it feels like a 44 Mag.
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Which grips do you have on the gun, Hogue rubber grips?

I find the Hogue rubber grips on the GP100 way too big for my paws, which is strange as I always had them on my S&W revolvers. The old stock Ruger grips that had rubber on the outside with wood inserts were better but the best I have tried were Uncle Mike's rubber grips (AKA Butler Creek).

The full lug barrrel is nice for .357 heavy loads and adds to the heaviness, but the half lug is nicer for .38 loads like on the Match Champion.
 
The GP100 Match Champion (with fixed Novak LoMount Carry rear sight and fiber optic front) looks interesting.
I'm curious how it will compare to my S&W PC 625....
 
A better comparison might be a 686 and the Match Champion.

I have a 686 and the regular GP 100. My GP-100 is slightly lighter than my 686 - no dash 105.14MM barreled gun. I prefer the GP-100 over the 686 for IDPA but that said I have way more time on the Ruger so it is a but unfair comparison. Both are excellent pistols. The GP-100 sports a FO front sight while the Smith has an orange inserted front sight. Beyond that there is not much sun light between the two guns. I like them both.

Take Care

Bob
 
Mrs. Gundoggy is the same height as your lady and weight about 90 lbs. She can shoot a Glock 43 with no issues, and enjoys shooting .45 ACP in a 1911. Don't underestimate petite ladies!!!
 
I would never underestimate petite ladies let alone my Mrs.
She's a powerhouse!
I was being considerate since she does have extra small hands and sometimes has trouble with grip on larger caliber handguns.
Thus, I was thinking the .38 special option would be nice!
I'm still so very torn between the 4.2" and the 6" barrel...
6" is a classic and a beauty but the 4.2" looks more multifunctional and practical.
Decisions, decisions...!
 
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