Clean Ruger GP 100 6" revolver

[rust collector]

Has caught my eye at the LGS. Seems to be in good condition with aftermarket wood grips and light pipe sights. Seems like a good companion to my model 19. Blued finish, drag marks on cylinder but no other significant marring. 357 magnum.

Two questions for those more familiar with revolvers: 1) is there anything to look out for or beware of in the GP? 2) is $550 a reasonable asking price?

Thank you in advance for the benefit of your experience!

 

[2ndtimer]

I have owned a few GP-100’s over the years, and have been happy with all of them. (Can’t say the same about the S&W 686’s). I prefer the stainless version and my current primary .357 magnum is a stainless GP-100 with a 6” barrel. Replaced the factory front sight with a fiber optic and am satisfied with the factory Hogue rubber grip. If the blued one you are looking at is in good shape, I think $550 is a decent price, might offer $500 and see if they might go for that.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I have one in 357. I love it. Lower right.

 

[Bama59]

Purchased new Ruger GP 100 few months ago and very happy with it. Since this picture have installed red ramp front sight and Hogue wood grips.

 

[dannyd]

550 is a good price most GP's are going for 700

I have six.

 

[UncleEd]

Although I love S&Ws and am always on the lookout for
a decent older model in .38 or .357, I've come to the
conclusion that the GP100 is the best all-round
.357 on the market for its quality, price and support
by the manufacturer.

In regard to that last attribute, if the OP does have
a problem with the GP100, the company is known
for backing its product no matter new or USED
when a buyer gets one.

 

[rust collector]

Thank you for the helpful information! If the gun makes it through the weekend I will be having a visit with the LGS owner. Now, in keeping with my two out for every acquisition plan, I need to figure out what goes down the road. May be time to sell a cosmoline special or gen 1 M&P 9mm.

 

[TTv2]

At 550 I would buy it, regardless of if it's a 6 or 7 shot.

 

[Styx]

$550 is an excellent price IMHO. I'd just buy it without worrying only because it's a Ruger. If anything does end up being wrong, Ruger will fix it ASAP. If it was a S&W, Colt, Kimber, Taurus, etc, then I'll really would look it over.

 

[Dan-O]

Seems to me like a good price. Great thing about em is they’re easy to work on, take apart, etc

 

[Tallball]

$550 is a good price. They have a reputation for being sturdy. Mine has been reliable ever since I pushed the trigger guard into the frame all the way. The previous owner had only inserted it about 99%. (Compare the first pic to the second and you'll see the gap.)

Most of my revolvers end up with ugly black rubber grips 'cause they work better. I think these are Hogues.

Ruger GP100 Match Champion

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Ruger GP100 357

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[Jackrabbit1957]

Grab it!, I bought one for 360.000 about 3 yrs ago. It's a stainless 4 inch full lug. It has become my favourite modern cartridge gun. I mostly shoot 38 special in it, very accurate.

 

[JohnKSa]

...drag marks on cylinder...

Normal for the design.

 

[dannyd]

Purchased my last one in March 539.00 out the door. That's the most I have ever paid for a GP. The rest were between 300 and 350. First one in 1989 was 319.

 

[rust collector]

Purchased for $525 with blow molded box and industrial strength Ruger padlock. Mine was shipped in 2014, so is one of the newer guns I own. I think we'll get on famously. Thanks again for all the good advice.

When I facetiously asked the owner if any extra magazines came with the gun, he added 3 old issues of Varmint Hunter magazine to my pile.

 

[entropy]

I think you'll be happy with your purchase for many years to come.

 

[Onty]

I have owned a few GP-100’s over the years, and have been happy with all of them. (Can’t say the same about the S&W 686’s).

Would please specify why you prefer GP100-s over S&W 686-s.

 

[2ndtimer]

Would please specify why you prefer GP100-s over S&W 686-s.

The last two 686's I purchased had issues. One had a gritty trigger and the other had rough chambers that would leave deep scratches on the fired casings. Also, the GP-100's are far easier to disassemble and tune for someone who isn't a gunsmith or machinist. Granted those 686's were purchased years ago, pre-"Hillary Hole", but the newer ones are even less attractive to me.

 

[Bearcat1982]

$550 sounds good to me. Not a huge investment on a gun you like. I handled 2 today at a LGS 6 and a 4 inch Don't remember exactly but they around $850 I think. the 4 inch was a match champion. I was looking for a 6 inch with the 7 round capacity though.

 

[Riomouse911]

Price is right IMHO, I would buy one for that price and in that condition.

My GP’s are a 4” .357 6-shot and a 3” .44 Spl 5-shot.

Both benefited from new springs from Wolff and some light smoothing of internal parts. Both guns have good trigger pulls, but the .44 Spl is smoother. The 6-shot has a bit of stacking in DA that pops up right after the cylinder locking bolt drops into the notch.



The GP is a gun that you can shoot weekly with no worries. I bet it will still function well enough for your grandson to inherit it from his father after he passes it down.

When you get a chance to shoot it, let us know how it shoots for you.

Stay safe.

 

[Zebraranger]

It is a good price. I have a few of the Ruger double action revolvers, including the 6" GP100, and never any problems with any of them. Really the one important thing I'd look out for is a canted barrel (not lined up straight). For a while there, it seemed an abnormal amount of GP100's and SP101's were leaving the factory with slightly canted barrels that owners had to send back for the fix.

 

[plainsdrifter]

It is a good price. I have a few of the Ruger double action revolvers, including the 6" GP100, and never any problems with any of them. Really the one important thing I'd look out for is a canted barrel (not lined up straight). For a while there, it seemed an abnormal amount of GP100's and SP101's were leaving the factory with slightly canted barrels that owners had to send back for the fix.

Thats the nicest GP100 I've seen I have one of those speed loaders. I guess the double holder works good for the night stand!

 

[Pat Riot]

I would jump on a GP100 for $550.
In early 2022 I lived in California. I paid $700 for a lightly used GP100 .357 Magnum. The blued GP100s fell off the “Roster”. That means prices go up for used guns.
Anyway, I really like mine. It’s stout. Once I got used to the two stage feeling trigger pul I have found it to be very accurate. The one thing I had to change was that weird chartreuse neon front sight blade. I put a fiber optic sight on it.
I love shooting magnum loads from it. I considered wood grips for it but this rubber Hogue fits my hands perfectly.
In this shot I hadn’t changed the front sight yet.

 

[JohnKSa]

Ruger used to say that the steel they used in their blued revolvers was a bit stronger than their stainless. Just an interesting bit of trivia. That's second hand information. Years ago, I ran into a guy at the range who had blown up a Ruger revolver with a bad handload. According to him, Ruger agreed to sell him a new one at their cost and suggested he go blued this time as it would be a little bit stronger.

 

[rust collector]

I like stainless in theory, but recognize that everything is a compromise. I am not a bling fan, so the old style blued finish has a bit more appeal for me.