Ruger GP 100

[m14nut]

I'll play along too, as i just got mine tonight. it was a BARELY used Watershed Police trade/turn in.

In order:
1) What do you own: A SS 4 inch version with adjustable sights.

2) What grips do you use? It came with pachymeir signatures, but have ordered the facory rubber w/ wood inserts.

3) What loads do you use? Factory 125, 158, with some hand rolled 132 hard cast lead SWC that my Security Six 2 3/4" loves.

4) Any modifications? Will most likely change all the springs to Wolff
5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? Offer Millet sights from the factory, and a bead blast finish as well as the satin factory
6) Holster(s): A Safariland level three duty holster, and a Uncle mikes owb nylon.
7) Speed Loader(s): HKS

 

[Brassman]

Just took mine to the range the other day (6" blued). It still one-holes at 7 yds. and gives softball-size groups at 25 yds two-handed. It still is capable of shooting much better than I can. I love this weapon!

 

[MrDig]

Have yet to shoot mine with the Factory sights reinstalled Kind of anxious.

 

[Brassman]

MDig

What kind of sights were on your GP before?

 

[MrDig]

I bought it used with a red dot scope already mounted. but it also had all the original sights in the box.
I just did not like the way the scope hindered aquiring a sight picture after the shot, so I put the factory rear sight and a Hi-Viz front bead on it.

 

[Brassman]

I think I'm going to eventually get a factory red insert front sight for mine. I used to have a plastic red sight that my dealer gave me (he didn't charge me for it). I had to trim a little off the length as I kept shooting about 3 inches low at 50 ft. I used it for about 6 months and bumped it against the bench at the range and broke the thing. I sure do miss that red up front. The factory black steel sight is fine, it's just not as fast for me as that plastic red one. Let us know how your new setup works for you.

 

[Bulldog]

Someone wanted me to snap a pic of my 3" GP100 in my Fist #12 Basic holster, so I figured I'd throw it up here:

 

[45TxN]

I owned a 6" GP100 for several years, excelent shooter....just a little to large for hiking and concealed carry.......I bought this 4" GP100 a couple of years ago.....smoothed the action and installed wolf springs and a HiViz front sight......Now this is an Excellent Shooter.

 

[MrDig]

I realize this isn't a club per se but quite a list of people responding to, or interested in the Humble but amazing GP 100, Thanks Porter for getting this thread started.
Porter_Rockwell
Brassman
MDig
Waywatcher
ChuckB
RavenVT100
HMMurdock
461
izmarkie
havoc7usmc
Quoheleth
Rexster
OldWolf
LaVerne
FXWG
Run&Shoot
slick6
fairview253
Surefire
Bulldog
KFISHCAT
bpisler
GregAllCalibers
CA357
Texshooter
andy29075
Kimber1911_06238
Sisco
bigmike45
swingpress
Reddbecca
Richard Simmons
g5reality
Jrob24
45TxN
Greg8098
spacecoastguy
sloppyjoec
DeerHuntr
P. Plainsman
kmrcstintn
Boats
zappadragon
don95sml
packarat
m14nut
xd9fan
SecondAmend
Warren
harbinger_j
Marshall
HighVelocity
Deadheadted37
the pistolero
Ichiro
firestarter
tech4061
fletcher
krimmie
Big Mike
revolverman357
fiVe
Working Man
areandare
SNEAKS
L_Porter
ColtBRH
holmux
xilch
454c
Gene_WI
fjlee
grimjaw
Handyman
vanilla_gorilla
Sec421
P5 Guy
lawson
rich642z
Hkmp5sd
sw686plus
Wolfsong
uriel
Old John
2ndamd

 

[MrDig]

Wow sorry if posting people like this were a club ruined the thread for people. I see no one has posted since I did that I won't do it again.

 

[Porter_Rockwell]

No apologies needed!

Glad to help in any way I can. The thanks really need to go to Ruger for such a great product and to all of you for your knowledge and willingness to share/contribute! I have learned a lot a will continue to do so thanks to all of you.

God Bless,

Porter.

 

[stormyone]

1) What do you own: GP100 4" 357 (1991 vintage)

2) What grips do you use? Stock with nice looking black inserts.

3) What loads do you use? Buffalo Bore 158's and Speer GD 158. But I've shot every 38 & 357 brand and weight out of it.

4) Any modifications? An orange millet front sight.

5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100? I'd like a couple more calibers... maybe a 10MM.

6) Holster: An Uncle Mikes Mirage OWB. Actually a very nice holster.

7) Speed Loader: HKS

At least 5,000 rounds through it.

 

[Doberguy]

Don't know how I missed this thread?
Good thing too because I am having trouble with my Ruger maybe someone can help?

1. GP100 4" Stainless (2006)
2. Stock grips
3. Remington 38sp 130gr & Blazer 357 158gr (still trying different ammo)
4. Orange front sight.
5. Soften up the edges of the frame and trigger.
6. No holster
7. No speed loader

About 200 rounds.

I wanted a reliable 357 revolver to keep as a house gun that anyone could pick up and use. (This is also my first wheel gun so I may be doing something wrong)

Unloaded the gun cycles fine; but loaded whether shooting double or single acion the pistol does not always advance to the next chamber completely and I get a lock up either at the trigger or at the hammer. I need to reach up with my thumb and manually turn the cylinder a bit to align the next chamber?

With the pistol empty I did what I think is a timing check and cycled to the next chamber and looked down the barrel with a flashlight and everything seems to line up? The gap between the cylinder and the frame is good. Loaded the space between the frame and the base of the round seems fine as well.

Between shots can rounds back out some and maybe drag not allowing the cylinder to turn freely?

Any ideas?
Sorry for the long post.

 

[armed85]

Doberguy, make sure to clean under the extractor star thoroughly. Be carful of having too much oil under the extractor star as it will collect dirt, powder, and other crud and prevent the star from closing.

 

[Doberguy]

Thanks jragsdale,
I am going to check out that area today and make sure it's really clean under there. It has been staying home lately when I go to the range because of the problems and how long it takes to clean compared to my semis.

I plan on going to the range today or tomorrow so I will see if that helps.

Thanx.

 

[IanC]

Just this week i received my first GP100 and so far it has far exceded
my expectations and im finding i have a preference for it over the 686.
A lot of people complain but i like the trigger much better too.
I know its heavier in DA but i find the extra weight stops me from double
tapping and its much more responsive for me. I also added a wide trigger shoe to increase the surface area making for a much easier pull.

#1 I have the 6 inch blued model GP161 (2006)

#2 Stock grips are all ive used so far and they are perfect for me.
They feel great even with 357 no punch in the hand like the S&W.

#3 Ive got several boxes of federal classic +P.38 semi wad cutters
.357 american eagle semi wad cutters

#4 Like mentioned above ive added a low profile trigger shoe.

#5 Im happy as is but more site inserts would be nice if included.

#6 Holsters none yet probably uncle mikes.

#7 HKS speed loaders.

So far this pistol has exceded all my expecations!

 

[Wasz]

4" stainless for me. Fixed groove rear sights. My first handgun. Stock grips with and I have HKS and safariland.

 

[6655321]

Edit: Sorry, didn't mean to post this here. Please delete.

 

[bigmike45]

Well it's been raining here in this part of Texas for about 5 days now, so getting to the range for a report will be a while. In the interim here are some pics of Marc's work on the 3" GP-100 I posted earlier. I am chompin' at the bit to get her to the range.....

He removed the billboard and C.A.I. from this side and polished the ends of the pins where they come through the frame and crane.


I love the bead blast finish and notice how he rounded and polished the trigger


Here is a picture of the hammer polished


A view of the muzzle. The package includes recrowning for accuracy


You can really see the trigger work here, and the DA pull is smooth as glass.

 

[SaMx]

wow, that's a beautiful ruger!

 

[Alex45ACP]

1) What do you own?

4" GP100 with adjustable sights in Target Grey finish:

2) What grips do you use?

Standard grips but I replaced the GP100 inserts with the black Super Redhawk inserts.

3) What loads do you use?

Corbon 110 gr. JHP .357 for home defense.

4) Any modifications?

Just the SRH inserts for now, I also plan on getting a different front sight.

5) What would you like Ruger to do differently to a GP100?

Make more in the Target Grey finish! Also an 8-shot GP100 would be AWESOME

6) Holster(s):

Don't have one yet.

7) Speed Loader(s):

Not yet, will probably go with Safariland Comp 2 or 3.

 

[Z_Infidel]

I've owned 3 GP100s over the years including the current one:

#1 4 inch blued .38 Special with fixed sights

#2 Lett Hybrid grips. These are made of simulated ivory outer panels layered on dark hardwood. The dark wood is positioned where the two grip halves meet together. Each side has a circular Ruger emblem. Very nice grips.

#3 158 gr LSWCHP+P, either Federal or Georgia Arms. The fixed sights are regulated perfectly for these rounds.

#4 Just the grips so far, will probably send to Grant Cunningham for an action job at some point.

#5 I've heard the .38 Special models are no longer in production. If true, I think it's a mistake. I realize the .357 Magnums are great revolvers, but the .38 Special is still a viable cartridge and will really fit a lot of peoples' needs. The two I owned previously were both magnums and I liked them too.

#6 Don Hume paddle holster, which is fine for general use with a good belt. May look at other options in the future.

#7 HKS speed loaders.

 

[MCgunner]

oops, posted on wrong thread

 

[steveracer]

Count me in!
I have a 3" fixed-sight version blued with XS Big-Dot night sight, factory grips, carried in an IWB rig from El Paso Saddlery, with Safariland Comp-II speedloaders in a DeSantis carrier.
Love it.

 

[357griz]

Hello

Long time revolver shooter but new to the forum. I love the GP100!

I have had, that I can remember, four GP's of various configurations and five security six's of various configurations. I currently have a 6" SS security six that someone sand blasted to a very low luster, almost target gray finish.

Whomever must have used 38 spl exclusively because it took me awhile to clean the crud out of the cylinders and lead out of the barrel. Now it shoots very well.

I always said to my wife, when asked about my continuous gun trading, "If I can't have one of each all the time, I'll have one of each, one at a time."

Anyway keep up the good work and I be checking back with you guys.

I do seem to recall the sharp edges of the GP causing a wound to the trigger finger that required a dremal tool and polishing wheel.

Keep you powder dry,
357griz