3" GP-100 questions?

[Sarge111]

Seems like I recall some recent inquiries on the GP snub, here on THR lately. I did an in-depth review and refurb of one last year, and wrote it up for anyone interested in these tough little guns. The article itself had been in "dry-dock" for awhile, as we sorted out the issues related with getting the rather large file compatible with the webpage.

It may be found at http://thesixgunjournal.com/GP_Article.htm and we hope you enjoy it.

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello, sir, and thanks for a very fine article.

Best.

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Excellent article.

I picked up one of these CAI imports a few months ago and it's one heckuva nice revolver. I was able to pick through a few of them and chose the one with the slickest action. It was absolutely filthy when I got it but it sure cleaned up nicely.

 

[rgc]

Sarge . . .

what do you carry your 3" GP in (other than a duty holster). That is, do you ever use it for CCW?

 

[flip180]

I'd really like to get one of those for CCW. I have a 4in HB Gp100 underneath the bed but don't want to carry that around.

Robert.

 

[Sarge111]

Thank you all...

Mostly I carried that gun in an "Uncle Mikes Belt Slide", in the Nytek finish. I don't know if you can even get that finish anymore, but it was slick and quiet under a jacket, unlike most nylon holsters. It will also carry a Commander, Sig 220, 4" S&W 29, and a heck of a bunch of others. It isn't the most comfortable holster I ever wore, but it just may be the most versatile one I ever used.

I'll also admit that the Kydex paddles have spoiled me. I work plainclothes these days and it is sure nice to be able to slip in or out of a holstered sidearm while sitting in a car. The lack of good holsters for Ruger's SP/GP series is a shame. I begged FOBUS to make a paddle for both of them, but to no avail. You just about have to have one made for the current Ruger D/A's.

Dave, looks like you got yourself a good specimen there.

Thank you all for your compliments, and we're glad you enjoyed the article. Stop in at The Sixgun Journal anytime.

 

[azrael]

Sarge,
one of the reasons for the lack of support from the holster makers is demand, plain and simple..

I can count on 1 hand how many inquiries I have gotten about the Ruger revolvers this year...I even removed them from the website...Now they are a "custom only" order...

I carry a Security-Six every now and again when hunting or camping and I probably will never part with it...It is also one of the weapons that got me started in holster making (couldn't buy one, so I made my own)...



OHH YEA.....BTW unless I am mistaken, Galco offers one for the GP100 series...

 

[Sarge111]

What we need...

is a good, open-top revolver holster with a kydex paddle- sans any straps, flaps or gizmos; covered trigger guard. The pouch can be leather, but it'll need a tension screw. The FOBUS is the most confortable paddle I have worn with full-size guns- but I saw it off right below the belt hooks and round up the corners. I don't go out in public without a belt anyhow, and don't trust anyone who does

Brigade Holsters is about to offer a revolver paddle, or so I am told; don't know exactly which sixguns it'll be offered for just yet. I bet they'll sell enough to make it worth their trouble, once it's in the catalog. My personal favorites are the Sp-101, GP snub and the 4" S&W Model 29. Guess I can dream...

PS- the homepage is down for a refurb, but the links to the articles still work.

 

[Sarge111]

Sarge

Site is up & running again. Thank you.

 

[Big Mike]

I just ordered a 3" GP-100 from Guns America.

Blade-Tech makes holsters for the 4" in just about all configurations IIRC. Having them shorten it to accommodate the 3" would be a custom request. I may do this.

Will let all know about the GP when I get it. Thanks to all who have done write up on the 3", you've helped me decide!


Mike

 

[Big Mike]

Just got this from www.blade-tech.com. Looks like you can definitely get the 3" in a custom holster:

 

[azrael]

thats good price...also Blade-Tech is top notch

 

[Stephen A. Camp]

Hello and thanks. I just ordered one for my 3" GP100.

Best.

 

[Big Mike]

Great, please let us know how it works with your 3" GP. I currently have my second BT IWB Kydex holster and really like them, may pickup the paddle for me when I get my 3" GP. I saw your revolver on your website/review of them and the one I ordered will look exactly like it. Thanks again and if I spot any 3" holsters for the GP I will pass it on.

Funny, I've owned auto pistols all my life and this will be my first revolver, and I am now spending more time looking at revolvers for my next purchase than any other pistol.

Mike

 

[rgc]

Hey Sarge

I know they don't make one for the GP but Galco has one for the SP 101 you might like to look at . . . . .

http://www.usgalco.com/HolsterG3.asp?ProductID=1082&GunID=171