I see in the equipment exchange a Ruger GP 100 with a 4.2 inch barrel. What is this, where does it come from? Way back when Bill C-68 came out I thought it would be neat if S&W came out with a 4 1/4 inch revolver. Sort of a middle finger salute from the Canadian gun owner to Allan Rock, has Ruger actually done this? Thanks for any replies.
Ruger GP 100 4.2 Inch Barrel
- Thread starter Leo M
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JohnC
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Ruger just came out with the 4.2 inch factory version about a year ago. While it meets the Canadian market requirement I believe it was initially directed at Kalifornistan which has similar laws to Canada's. Ruger has a history of trying to accommodate totalitarian markets I understand they even came up with a 17 inch barrelled revolver in the past to meet England's requirements.
- Location
- Eastern Ontario
If you download the Ruger catalog off the website it's in there.
Specs say 4.2" barrel for "handgun hunting in Canada"
I think they were tipped off about the hunting. The online catalog now says "* Now in 106mm barrel length for Canadian shooters."
That's why we should all buy one! That and it's a great gun!
Too often we are an afterthought to US manufacturers...
We (unfortunately it doesn't includes me )bought every single one of them that arrived in Canada a little while ago in a matter of days I think. TSE had them and another shop, I contacted TSE last week and they have absolutely no idea when they will have another batch.
)bought every single one of them that arrived in Canada a little while ago in a matter of days I think. TSE had them and another shop, I contacted TSE last week and they have absolutely no idea when they will have another batch.
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- Location
- Mississauga, Ontario
Al Simmons Gun Shop has them for $799.
Where did you pick this up?
You could have just asked me via PM as that is my gun in EE.
It is all original and stock Ruger - new model. These will be pretty hard to find on the shelf. I had to order mine and wait for almost 3 months. But now stores won't even accept preorders.
BTW - TSE has 4.2" Redhawks in stock !
It is all original and stock Ruger - new model. These will be pretty hard to find on the shelf. I had to order mine and wait for almost 3 months. But now stores won't even accept preorders.
BTW - TSE has 4.2" Redhawks in stock !
Thanks but I was looking for the Redhawks. Thanks for the heads up. I will call them tomorrow!
