My first hand cannon - Ruger GP100 in .357 Magnum
- Thread starter Mister Donut
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Merovingian
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Beauty !
I'm not sure the 357 is in the "hand cannon" category, but I'm happy to see you're enjoying a new category.
Don't even bother trying to chase down bigger rounds, though, because I can pull out my 44 Magnum and someone will pull out a 460 beside me, and someone will pull out a 500 beside him, etc.
If you're happy with it, there's no reason to go bigger (although a 44 Special feels just like a 357 Magnum out of a 44 Magnum, but that's a different conversation).
What length barrel is that, by the way? I don't personally care, but you may want to be careful with posting pictures of loaded restricted/prohibited firearms.
I trust you and believe you that you were being safe, but you don't want some troll reporting you because he's a d!ck.
Don't even bother trying to chase down bigger rounds, though, because I can pull out my 44 Magnum and someone will pull out a 460 beside me, and someone will pull out a 500 beside him, etc.
If you're happy with it, there's no reason to go bigger (although a 44 Special feels just like a 357 Magnum out of a 44 Magnum, but that's a different conversation).
What length barrel is that, by the way? I don't personally care, but you may want to be careful with posting pictures of loaded restricted/prohibited firearms.
I trust you and believe you that you were being safe, but you don't want some troll reporting you because he's a d!ck.
Still alive
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Practice with the generic 158gr JSP loads but for best effect for the camera, try and score some 125gr JHP rounds. They give a mean fireball from the short(ish) barrel!
And for those who suggest .44mag for the giggly factor, try shooting factory 240gr JHPs out of a 2.5 or 3" barreled one. Last time I tried it, ripped my shooting thumb open on the cylinder release.
Congrats Mister D! Looks like you scored a bargain on a really well conditioned gun.
And for those who suggest .44mag for the giggly factor, try shooting factory 240gr JHPs out of a 2.5 or 3" barreled one. Last time I tried it, ripped my shooting thumb open on the cylinder release.
Congrats Mister D! Looks like you scored a bargain on a really well conditioned gun.
I have a few comments on the issue.
a) .357 magnum is a magnum and has all the velocity required to punch paper and then some
(even recoil junkies are satiated after a few 100 rounds of .357 Rem Mag).
b) loose the cheezy rubber grip in favour of a nice Hogue hardwood stock.
c) gurd your bank account for the inevitable expenditure of either a S&W 29 (629) or a RedHawk (Super RedHawk){ahem; or both}
d) Reload (if you don't already)
e) be mindful of developing a flinch. Particularly with the hammering of the Magnum loads on the hand and wrist, a flinch can develop.
a) .357 magnum is a magnum and has all the velocity required to punch paper and then some
(even recoil junkies are satiated after a few 100 rounds of .357 Rem Mag).b) loose the cheezy rubber grip in favour of a nice Hogue hardwood stock.
c) gurd your bank account for the inevitable expenditure of either a S&W 29 (629) or a RedHawk (Super RedHawk){ahem; or both}
d) Reload (if you don't already)
e) be mindful of developing a flinch. Particularly with the hammering of the Magnum loads on the hand and wrist, a flinch can develop.
Beautiful gun. Congrats. I have the exact same one but with a 6"canon. It is a beauty to shoot.
And I for one, agree with the 357 being a hand canon. It's not because there are larger calibres out there that the 357 has become a little caliber. This is the same as saying as since the Bugattis and lambos are supercars, then a Ferrari isn't. They are all super cars, it's just that some have more wow factor than others.
And I for one, agree with the 357 being a hand canon. It's not because there are larger calibres out there that the 357 has become a little caliber. This is the same as saying as since the Bugattis and lambos are supercars, then a Ferrari isn't. They are all super cars, it's just that some have more wow factor than others.
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Sorry guys, I think maybe I used the wrong terminology with my thread title, calling my GP100 a hand cannon, but it seems to draw in a crowd
Should I change the thread title? Too misleading?
The gun just feels massive compared to any other pistol I own, lol!
Should I change the thread title? Too misleading?
The gun just feels massive compared to any other pistol I own, lol!
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Lol, not just chasing down bigger rounds, just like all things firearms and if finances allowed, I'd have at least one of ever gun ever made - have my own gun library, lol! Anyway. I'm somewhat familiar with larger cals, just in rifles, not pistols.
The barrel is 4.2", available here in case anyone was interested.
http://www.grouseriver.com/Ruger-GP100-Revolvers-4-2-Barrel_4
Pricy things, these gp100s, wow! Certainly not what I paid, lol!
The gun is worth half of what they're asking!
wayupnorth
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sweet jesus i paid over $300 less for mine brand new than what they are asking!
that makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside!
that makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside!
Nice choice in the GP 100 and great post. After picking up my Ruger .357 revolver, I'm in danger of becoming a fan boy. Definately have the Redhawk fever. I've shot several 629s and with full house loads, the cylinder release does like to grind the skin off your thumb knuckle. Thinking a Redhawk will be the way I'll go on that one. Also keep the hogue monogrips. Function over appearance, every time.
Lonesome Donkey
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You gotta love Ruger double-action stainless revolvers.
They just have a combination of strength and elegance to them. The Redhawk is a great .44.
While .357 Magnum is a fine round, to me the definition of a hand cannon is a revolver that actually hurts your hand to shoot it.
For real hand cannon fun, try an original-style Ruger Super Blackhawk with the standard hardwood stocks, with even a moderate load. (Say 18 grains of Alliant 2400 and a 240 grain JSP)
That flat-ended Dragoon trigger guard just loves to rap your fingers.
I remember firing Norma factory loads (hot) out of mine off a rest and having the hammer bite my hand and drawing blood during recoil.
Yet, shooting from a sitting position, with your elbows braced on your knees, you can achieve excellent 50 yard accuracy.
Certainly enough to drop a deer, if such were allowed in our restrictive country.
For real fun, fire it with one hand.
They just have a combination of strength and elegance to them. The Redhawk is a great .44.
While .357 Magnum is a fine round, to me the definition of a hand cannon is a revolver that actually hurts your hand to shoot it.
For real hand cannon fun, try an original-style Ruger Super Blackhawk with the standard hardwood stocks, with even a moderate load. (Say 18 grains of Alliant 2400 and a 240 grain JSP)
That flat-ended Dragoon trigger guard just loves to rap your fingers.
I remember firing Norma factory loads (hot) out of mine off a rest and having the hammer bite my hand and drawing blood during recoil.
Yet, shooting from a sitting position, with your elbows braced on your knees, you can achieve excellent 50 yard accuracy.
Certainly enough to drop a deer, if such were allowed in our restrictive country.
For real fun, fire it with one hand.
Excellent revolver in every respect. No need to shoot wrist breaking loads when you can go 38spl soft shooting rounds to the the 357 wrist breakers. The latter being for the days when you just have to go home with a sore arm. Of all my handguns the GP-100 would be the 2nd last I would sell.
Take Care
Bob
Take Care
Bob
ns_redneck
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nice I want one of these some day.
