Ruger GP100 revolver

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I might have a deal on this with some speedloaders. Can anyone tell me anything about this revolver + or -'s.
 
Great revolvers!! I love mine! Built like a tank, nice fit and finish, trigger is OK out of the box(take it for a trigger job, and it will be perfect). Great unit for the money, you cant go wrong!
 
It looks totally bad-ass!! Yes, the trigger is a little heavy, but it is not too bad. For the money it is a super deal. Jazz up the grip with some black laminate inserts from Lett Grips. The models with the full barrel shroud look the best in my opinion.
 
Gp-100

The GP 100 is a super revolver. I really like the factory grips, comfortable, relatively compact, and great recoil reduction with stiff loads. I've changed every other revolver to some sort of aftermarket grip, but not with the GP. The other plus is the the cylinder latch, the S&W you have to push forward ,the Colt you pull back, but with the Ruger, it's simply pushing in. As a lefty, I find it much easier to push in, to release the cylinder to reload, especially for quick reloads using speedloaders. The Ruger doesn't have quite the smooth trigger of the Smiths (especially the older Smiths) but I hear the Wolff spring kit makes a difference.

 
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I just put a Wolff kit on my GP100, actually just the mainspring so far, and it's really improved things. On the advise of another knowledgeable GP owner and tuner a LOT of dry fires help, as does proper lubrication. My trigger felt like crap compared to the S&W's, now it's better. 2k dryfires, a $3 spring, and proper lube.
 
This is another handgun I have never owned. I have shot one, liked it a lot, but I have never seen one at a price I want to pay. My opine is you can do a whole lot worse. Regards, Richard:D
 
I had one (4" Bbl, blued) and didn't really care for it. Swapped it for a 4" S&W Model 28 (Highway Patrolman). I like it much better.
 
People say the Ruger is more rugged, and the S&W is more refined. I'd buy a GP100 one of these days...600 bucks ain't so bad.
 
Mine is the only revolver I've ever owned that didn't need a change of grips for it to fit my hand.(the Super Redhawk has the exact same grip)
The trigger needs doing on any new firearm due to frivolous U.S. law suits. Easy to do on a GP. Polish(jeweller's rouge and a cloth wheel) all the internal mating parts(they're SS) and change the springs. You can get away with just polishing and clipping 1/4 turn off the mainspring too. However, that only lightens the single action trigger.
 
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The trigger needs doing on any new firearm due to frivolous U.S. law suits.
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I'd have to take exception to your statement. The trigger on my S&W 686 is pretty much perfect as is, and my Colt Series 80 is pretty close to perfect as well. Both are of recent manufacture and have stock factory triggers.
 
Maurice, you wont go wrong with a GP100 as a revolver choice. I have owned for over 20yrs and must say it is a workhorse. You may want to smooth out the trigger a bit, but for accuracy and durability you will be very pleased. All I have done is change the grips to a Pachmayr Gripper and there are other choices out there for different hands, but it is a helluva nice gun.
Good luck
dB:)
 
I looked over the one my buddy wants to trade. It is in MINT condition, he never fired it, and I could not find any scratches or marks on it! Nice grip. Needs a trigger job. Included are 3 or 4 speedloaders, three pouches and a belt, but need a new holster. Included is around 500rds of factory .38 and a few boxes of .357.
What do you think it is worth. (new, or in mint)
 
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