Magnum target rounds pay off

[Ruger GP100 fan]

At a pistol range a while back I was shooting some pretty stout 357s through my GP 100 (I get quite a bit of grief from many gun enthusiasts about not using 38sp) when a gentleman laid his gun down and came over to see what all the noise and concussion (indoor range) was all about. I showed him my gun and he told me he'd be right back. Returned with a brand new LRC in 357 mag. Said he bought a 38 when they first came out but just could not resist a 357 mag when they came out later. Handed me his gun and said to give it a try. All I had on me were heavy (180XTP/H110 at just .1 grain below max.) He said go ahead and shoot a couple,anyway. The darn thing nearly came out of my hand. I was just very pleased to be able to shoot one when as yet I had never even seen one. Looks like a great carry gun WHEN ILL GET CCW...uuuuh,but I think it would never see anything more than 38sp. Then I loaded up my GP with magnums and handed him the gun. HE loved it! At 10yds he put 3 of the 6 through the same hole and the other 3 not far away. His 357 is a single action Ruger with "traditional" grips. Could not believe how well the GP handled the recoil and he swore I must have had some trigger work done. Smooth as silk. I told him I had not touched it nor changed springs.....just that I shoot it a lot. I got a feeling he'll be owning a GP soon.

 

[Jeff F]

The GP100 is a nice shooting revolver. I have a stainless 4 inch that lives in my jeep.

 

[GP100man]

I awaited the arrival of the GP when they were first announced , bought the first 1 in my county of residence & have never looked back !!!

Traded a few other brand revolvers for a few GPs also, never a regret !!!

 

[NMGonzo]

I wish I had my GP but I needed my SP more and funds were tight.

 

[Ruger GP100 fan]

I awaited the arrival of the GP when they were first announced , bought the first 1 in my county of residence & have never looked back !!!

Traded a few other brand revolvers for a few GPs also, never a regret !!!

Your post made me chuckle. I could not find a new one anywhere in my area,but one gun shop told me they were taking delivery of the exact gun I wanted,6" SS,the very next day. The next day I sat in the parking lot of a gas station across the street from the shop and when I saw the FEdEx truck pull up front of the gun shop I was over there before it even came off the truck,even though the dealer said he'd give me first shot at it.

 

[GP100man]

I hear ya Ruger GP100 fan!! , I even had put $$ down on my first 1 & almost had it paid for !! Dem were the days I think tax & all it was $268.00

 

[Ruger GP100 fan]

Mine was just a year ago. I wanted to pay for it ahead of time,but they said they'd hold it for me and that left me uneasy. So....I camped out across the street.

 

[oldfool]

well, the view from "the other side of the aisle" here is -
nothing will ever replace S&Ws 38/357 Ks in my heart, but if I were after a new production full size 357 to exclusively shoot full house loads, my 1st choice no-brainer pick would be a 4" GP100

don't much care for full underlug 6" barrels, the 4" GP100 strikes me as ideal balance, stout enough for forever, excellent trigger

all thumbs up

 

[Dave T]

I get quite a bit of grief from many gun enthusiasts about not using 38sp

If it's any comfort to you I support your shooting 357 Mag in your GP100. If you want to shoot 38 Specials then get a 38 Special. I have five 357s in the safe and not a one of them has fired a 38 Special round since they came into my possession. Magnums should be fed Magnums.

Dave

 

[Ruger GP100 fan]

Magnums should be fed Magnums.Dave

Mine's a pig at the range. Gotta have big bites...not nibbles I can't help thinking about that elderly man at the range firing a cylinder full of heavy loads threw my GP. I'd almost bet he's looking for a new GP,if he hasn't already found and bought one. I'm 61 and he was well beyond my years,but the twinkle in his eyes when he handed my gun back...priceless!