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Well I just popped on a NIB Ruger GP100 SS .. Put a deposit down on it till the next paycheck.. But really looking forward on cutting paper with this bad boy.


Here is my question;

Do I go for a trigger job, or just leave her stock. In my hands the single action is sweet, but in double she is a bit luggish..

PS This is my first revolver, :cool:
 
Agree with those who said to shoot it first. Lots.

Your trigger finger and grip and everything else will get better while shooting a stiff trigger. Assuming of course, you are executing the shooting basics properly.

When you finally do the trigger or spring job, you will be surprised how easy it is to shoot revolvers.
 
I have left mine alone. Out of the box the trigger was smooth and not heavy. I would check the cylinders though when you get it. I found mine to be overly tight. I ended up reaming them all out to .358. Three were less than .356 the other three were less than .357. A reamer kit can be had from Brownells and reaming out the cylinders is not difficult using the kit.

I plan to have the forcing cone cut to 11 degrees from the factory five to reduce leading as I shoot a lot of lead bullets both in competition and practice.

Take Care

Bob
 
My trigger is slowly become what it should be. I would not adjust until at least 500 rounds are fired. Either that or get some dry snaps and watch TV while dry firing the pistol.
 
While I agree with not doing a trigger job right away sending off for a Wolff spring kit would not be a bad idea.

But to aid with the gun polishing itself that much faster I'd stick with the stock springs for the first 400 to 500 rounds. Just consider it as YOUR training period as well as a nice break in for the gun. If you learn to shoot it decently with the heavy trigger than when you install the spring kit you'll be some sort of super marksman.... :D
 
i tried my buddies and it was just awesome! No trigger job on his, although he might have put a few hundred rounds through it before i shot it. Post a range report when you get to it!

Do you reload?
 
Ever wondered what the inside of your Ruger GP100 looked like...? Here's mine... loaded...

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Nope... Industrial Radiographer. I shot that with Iridium 192, so its actually a gamma-radiograph as opposed to an xray... but that's geeking out a little too much for this forum. You wanna radiograph your Beretta, eh? Where do you live...?
 
If you look up your local NDT outfit and ask them to radiograph your pistol, it'll probably cost you $100 or so. I took a dose shot at 30" thru the barrel and used slow speed class 1 film for the exposure. They'll know what I'm talking about. Good luck with that and let me know how it works out for you...
 
I am soo riding the fence on the GP-100 with the 4.2 inch barrel. Looks like I will be happy with one. Guess of to the store to order one on monday.
 
The local shop has the 6 inch one and it seemed really nice. But I am one of those guys who are runing a revolver in competition and want the short barrel so it is easier to draw the gun. I have a 6 inch smith and wesson and feel all akward drawing it.
 
old enfields said:
The local shop has the 6 inch one and it seemed really nice. But I am one of those guys who are runing a revolver in competition and want the short barrel so it is easier to draw the gun. I have a 6 inch smith and wesson and feel all akward drawing it.
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The PPC guys use a front-draw holster instead of a top-draw holster to get a better draw. Try one if they are legal for the type of competition you shoot.
 
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