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Ruger GP100
« on: April 29, 2010, 12:06:33 PM »
Hey guys,
I've been looking at the Ruger GP100 .357 mag stainless with 6" barrel for a long time now.  Just looking to get some feedback and see what people think.  Thanks

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2010, 12:12:57 PM »
very good gun i looked at it a lot when i bought my fence gun i wanted a 357 with a little longer barrel it was between the gp-100 and the 357 tracker by taurus i went with the tracker 7 shot but just because it was a little lighter and ported.
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2010, 12:29:11 PM »
Rugers are some of the strongest revolvers made. Unless you do something stupid,they'll last forever.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2010, 12:30:11 PM »
forgive me for being stupid but what is a fence gun?
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2010, 12:32:29 PM »
lol not stupid :chuckle: but it is a gun that i carry when i walk all are fences around are property up and down cayons and such we have many and many miles of fence so i bought a gun that would shoot a little farther then arms lenght incase i got into trouble with some of the local wildlife or meth heads or pot grows :chuckle:
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2010, 12:34:53 PM »
forgive me for being stupid but what is a fence gun?


It's for shooting fences when they get in your way.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2010, 12:37:42 PM »
I've had the 6" barrell stainless model in .357 for over 20 years now.  It is my primary side arm when I carry while hunting.  I love it and would buy another in a heartbeat.
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2010, 12:37:58 PM »
Hey guys,
I've been looking at the Ruger GP100 .357 mag stainless with 6" barrel for a long time now.  Just looking to get some feedback and see what people think.  Thanks

Good choice.....of course I am sort of brand loyal when it comes to ruger ;)

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2010, 12:40:26 PM »
forgive me for being stupid but what is a fence gun?


It's for shooting fences when they get in your way.

 :DOH: :yeah: thats what i have the 454 casull for :chuckle:
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2010, 12:44:03 PM »
I had one, blued.   I was never to happy with it.  Even from a rest, shooting single action I could never get good groups with it. Think I got a lemon? Everything else I was shooting that way, Taurus, S&W, Redhawk grouped great.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2010, 02:02:10 PM »
The only thing I noticed holding it in the store was that the front sight was black and might make it hard to pick up dark targets.  Any suggestions for this? Is this even an issue?

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2010, 02:03:04 PM »
i got a 4" blued one i love it great revolver. you can get a fiber optic front sight from ruger thats what i got on mine i really like it

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #12 on: April 29, 2010, 02:20:36 PM »
The front sight is black so it won't glare from overhead light.   Yes, you can get a fiber sight for it.  I know people that are using GP100's in stock form in competition doing quite well against the Smiths of the mid 70's. That says something. There was a bad run of them a few years ago, but the majority are great guns with normal Ruger fit/finish, and durability.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #13 on: April 29, 2010, 02:22:21 PM »
I'm in the market for one myself. Love the feel, have not shot one however.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #14 on: April 29, 2010, 05:15:41 PM »
The only thing I noticed holding it in the store was that the front sight was black and might make it hard to pick up dark targets.  Any suggestions for this? Is this even an issue?

that black front sight stinks so I painted mine with fluorescent pink nail polish ;) works like a charm just ask huntbear he saw it  :chuckle:

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #15 on: April 29, 2010, 05:24:42 PM »
I drop this hog on the run at about 40 yds with my gp100.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #16 on: April 29, 2010, 05:33:28 PM »
Its funny, I just started my research today into revolvers. The GP100 was one of my top picks but was getting on here tonight in order to post a question regarding it. Low and behold someone beat me to it!
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #17 on: April 29, 2010, 05:40:37 PM »
Of the many guns I have owned and sold over the years my 4 inch GP-100 is the one I regret getting rid of the most. It was one of the best shooting 357 magnums I have ever owned. One of these days I will get another one.
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2010, 08:04:33 PM »
Don't own one but I have shot my fathers SS with 6" barrel a bit and it's a solid accurate gun. :twocents:

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #19 on: April 29, 2010, 08:48:00 PM »
WOW! Awesome pic Videoman.  I checked the Ruger site today and they want $50 freakin bucks for one of those fiber optic sights  :yike:
I thinkin the nail polish sounds like a good idea after seein that B.S.
So from what you guys have posted so far the GP100 sounds like a no brainer.  So how about the holster?  What are you guys using for this thing?

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #20 on: April 29, 2010, 09:31:41 PM »
ive got the standard uncle mikes for mine but i also have a chest holster that holds 6 rounds of ammo that how i usually carry it when im backpacking

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2010, 08:01:46 AM »
Nice gun, well made, a bit heavy but overall a dandy sidearm.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #22 on: May 01, 2010, 01:23:20 PM »
i had a gp100, it was pretty good. gave it to my brother and about 2 years later his house burned down. he found it in the rubble and had it checked by a local gunsmith. it checked out fine, had it rebuilt/refinished and still uses it today.  i would rate it a well built firearm.
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #23 on: May 01, 2010, 05:50:15 PM »
 :)Wish they would bring it out in 41 mag.
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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #24 on: May 03, 2010, 08:26:57 AM »
I'm in the market for one myself. Love the feel, have not shot one however.
Check out sharpshooters, they rent guns at their indoor range.  As for buying it, I wouldn't count out the double eagle pawn shop in Deer Park.  If they don't have them cheaper than anyplace else, they will at least match anyone's price.  :twocents:

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #25 on: May 03, 2010, 03:16:48 PM »
I have mine for 3+ years. My fishing/hunting companion... Blue with 4 inch barrel. Very accurate. I bought a front sight with RED insert from Ruger directly. Works just fine.

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Re: Ruger GP100
« Reply #26 on: May 05, 2010, 06:49:36 AM »
I have a stainless one in 4".  Nice gun

 


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