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Title: Ruger GP100
Post by: Bill on March 30, 2010, 02:04:02 PM

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/theunpaidbill/gp100.jpg)

Ruger GP100 .357 Magnum 6" barrel stainless steel

Pure stock in this picture, yet to be fired.

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: lefty on March 30, 2010, 03:56:42 PM

I've had a  G100 like yours for 10 years.  Love it!  Very accurate and a great shooter.
You will enjoy it.

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: Chris Z on March 30, 2010, 04:50:00 PM

Great Revolver! These things are tough!

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: kruegster on March 31, 2010, 07:41:08 AM

I've had one since 89.
I really like it.
Very solid.

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: Randy on March 31, 2010, 10:09:32 PM

I also own one my #1 revolver.

Installed an orange front sight blade from Ruger.

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: Bill on April 01, 2010, 08:12:16 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone.  I went to Thunderalley and shot it for the first time tonight.  Very well-behaved even with .357 mag ammo.  I think in a few hundred rounds we will reach an understanding and life will be good.  Even so, my 8th or 9th cylinder gave me a nice pattern which was less than 2" (at 25')

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: tony2112 on May 24, 2010, 09:38:34 PM

i recently purchased a royal pheonix gp 100 have not fired it yet.

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: Slashhavoc on June 28, 2010, 10:29:31 AM

Great gun indeed.  Mine is nearing a decade in age as well with never any issues.

I am not very accurate with it though and prefer to shoot my S&W M&P instead.

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: johnnyblack on July 13, 2010, 09:28:11 AM

I purchased a gently used GP100 as describe din the initial post - just about 10 yrs older...I absolutely love that gun - fun to shoot and accurate.  My wife can even handle it (not with the .357 loads though)...

i am a revolver guy and just dont really like semi-autos - I have tried - just own a LCP...just bought a sp101 in .357  w/ 2.25" stainless witha bobbed hammer sunday - yet to fire it though...

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: RWNJ on August 18, 2010, 11:26:45 PM

I have had a 4" stainless GP100 for about 10 years.  It is my recommendation for someone who wants only one relatively carefree handgun and does not intend to carry it concealed.  It is dependable, accurate, easy to clean, and handles so many different ammo loads for target, defense, or other purposes.  I was the only one in my CCW class to qualify with a revolver - this was it, in a Safariland holster/belt.  Mine has the cocabola insert grips. 

Title: Re: Ruger GP100
Post by: unfy on August 19, 2010, 05:31:12 PM

She's a beauty. Brother has a super Blackhawk in 45 that's similar. I too prefer revolvers for aesthetics and simple wuv. Own and will eventually carry a semi auto though. To me, semi autos are more of a tool... a lot less infatuation heh. With a six inch barrel, I'd venture the wife should be able to handle 357 loads unless she is very recoil sensitive or tiny hands. Just a random thought /)