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Ruger GP100 357 Magnum First Shots & Impressions
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2020
- One of the most reliable guns on the planet, the Ruger GP100 has a great track record of reliability and durability even in adverse conditions. Is it fast and accurate? Lets find out.
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My mom gave me a .357 Ruger security 6 stainless. It's a 35 year old gun and one of my favorite revolvers I've ever shot
The Ruger Security Six is one of my favorite firearms I've ever owned. Do accurate. Perfect fit in my hand. Man I wish I never got rid of it...
Does your mom have anything she might wanna sell...........lol
That's what I learned to shoot with. 38 years ago.......
I got the same lol
I loved mine, though sadly life happens and I needed to sell it a few years back. I regret selling it for sure.
In each collection should be a revolver. And I think the GP100 would be a great choice...
Agree on both. Also an old python or a 686 are gorgeous
Yup I got the 686+, because each collection needs a revolver!
I have a GP100. I want a 686 plus so bad. The GP100 is a tool. The 686 is a work of art.
@@whiskeyislife6498 Hard to call the current 686 a "work of art" as long as S&W continues to insist on putting that stupid hole in the side of it. But an older pre-lock version? Absolutely.
@@bsmithhammer what do you mean by a hole? I know that 686s are better pre1995, but what did they change?
I purchased a used GP100 in 3 inch and love the smooth trigger and accuracy of this revolver. It’s a winner all around.
Nice review of a pistol most CZcams gun channels would now ignore. Classic stuff.
The first gun I purchased back in 1998: 4" 6 shot stainless. Replaced grips w/custom finger-grooved hardwood. I've worn it on my hip since 2003, when we moved to our 16 acre ranch in Northern CA. Shoots ALL loads. 38, +P, & .357.
I was a new gun owner, having recently converted from an anti-2A Democrat. I later inherited a Glock 27 which led me to buy a 1911A1. I'm not a gun snob.. Good guns are good guns.
Welcome to the side of liberty! Honest question here if I may.....having come from the dark side (sorry I just like that movie franchise), what do you think the draw is to being like you WERE? Not that it'll do us any good for THIS election at this point, what do you think can be done to make anti-gunners see the light? I mean we've tried the give and inch they take a mile school of thought, and now we have over 30,000 anti 2A laws in place. All in the name of saving the children. When you think about how FBI stats that prove hands and feet kill more people than all rifles combined, what do you think it is??
@@dgunearthed7859 Sadly & simply I believe it boils down to two things: A) tribe mentality B) knowledge & experience.
I was raised in two households
1) my single mother in Los Angeles CA 2) my grandparents in (1 block outside) Portland OR.
My mother became disabled, when I was 5-8 yrs old, in a series of accidents, which left her gov't dependant in 1970's CA to raise my younger brother and I. We lived in welfare neighborhoods & were taught Republicans were evil because they hated the poor and working-class. I was so brainwashed that when President Reagan was shot in 1981, which I learned of it in my 7th grade 1st period Social Studies class, I stood on my desk and cheered at the top of my lungs; I was paddled by VP Wilson for wishing ill on a president. My grandparents were retired union Democrats who'd both been born in 1909. They were both rural poor; my G'pa a western PA coal miner since age 13 to help raise his 7 younger siblings; my G'ma from northern WA, the eldest to 4 little brothers and whose father went blind by the time she was 11; she worked all kinds of odd jobs to help her parents. They came of age in the roaring 20s and worked hard to survive the Great Depression. They both served in WWII; G'pa in the South Pacific & G'ma in the WA shipyards. They met after the war and traveled the country following mining work (G'pa had munitions experience) and worked to build Eisenhower's highways. In 1960 my G'pa was in an auto accident then in a freak mishap was paralyzed when in the hospital recovering. He was rendered paraplegic and my G'ma became a nurse to vate for him at home. So combined, I grew up a working-class, welfare-state Democrat. My G'pa died in 1981 and G'ma passed in 1993 after two bouts of cancer. As an adult I discussed politics with her once and I learned she and G'pa voted for Reagan in 1980.; then she voted for Reagan again in 1984. I was shocked; how could she change? But she explained that FDR and LBJ had taken things too far and that hard work wasn't being valued and the gov't can't do for people what they ought to do for themselves. She hadn't changed, the party had. I wished I'd understood better and our discussion could've been more in depth. Dukakis & Clinton were my first two votes.
I was doing what my tribe had done. I'd heard the endless praises of FDR, Truman, Kennedy, LBJ - Nixon was a LIAR. I call it rah-rah politics. We sit on the sidelines cheering our team to victory and wishing ill to the opponents. The "W" is all that matters. At some point how the game gets played is irrelevant - ONLY the trophy of power and title holder is important. And confirmation bias is now stronger than ever due to isolation via internet and social media. Tribe mentality is "we are right" and even worse "righteous" or morally superior - history will be on our side. What began in families or neighborhoods, that could later be changed by life experiences as we changed social circles of school, career, marriage, is now near impossible due to the calcification of social strata through MSM & BigTech Social Media constantly reinforcing their agenda.
So how did I leave the Dem Party? Knowledge and experience outside my tribe. I approved of Bill Clinton's 1994 AWB; after all I voted for the guy. But interestingly enough, Christmas 1995 I inherited the hunting rifle of my new wife's late father. Her family were outdoorsman. So in 1996 I started reading all about guns in all the popular enthusiast rags. I immediately found my beliefs challenged, but what really got me was learning of how gun laws were written, their false claims, and most importantly their conflict with the law of the land - the US Constitution. I was intellectually devastated that I'd believed so many lies and been antigun for so long. Solely on those grounds I left the Democratic Party, the result of discovering and cherishing my rights I didn't know I'd had. I tried the Republican Party in 2000 but the subsequent WMDs (lack thereof) and Patriot Act caused my exit there. However, my point is I changed only because through experience I gained a new perspective which opened me up to new knowledge. Once I owned a gun it caused me to see things differently. I slowly began rejecting the rhetoric and propaganda from gov't and media.
Unfortunately the changes my grandparents made late in life, or mine much earlier, were possible because the environments in which we lived allowed for observation and inquiry and independent action. That world has nearly vanished in 20 years via the propaganda stranglehold traditional corporate media (MSM) and new BigTech media - now the tail wags the dog. People are trapped in their tribes like caterpillars in cocoons but the transformation is sinister rather than transcendent. I firmly believe the only thing to we can do is introduce others into our tribe and give them experience in our world on an individual basis: self-reliance, interdependence and all the activities of daily living that imbibe and reflect those ideals: shooting, gardening, canning, camping, etc etc. But more relative is that others see we aren't the deplorable insane monsters that the media paints us out to be. Of course, this won't work with the full-blown socialist, but with moderate & centrist Dems who aren't drawn to the radical fringes of AOC, the Squad, BLM & Antifa. Our fellow Americans need to understand what we have to lose - freedom that many have bled and died for and once its gone many will bleed and die for to regain, it at all possible to do so.
At this point I've little trust in the lesser-of-two-evils Republicans. As an libertarian leaning independent I believe the GOP is making a weak showing to save us from the corporate technocrats & socialist Dems. I really believe war on US soil is likely, as crazy as it sounds. So the time is short to extend the olive branch to any Dems we know. Possibly under the condition of "we think things are going to get bad and want to make sure you'll be ok" If that basic human decency and Americanism doesn't open the door I'm not sure what will.
I apologize if the above isn't cohesive or cogent. I'm on my phone which won't let me scroll very easily, so it's likely rife with error. I hope I haven't waried you and answers your question.
@@fraa888grindr7 Thank you for sharing and your honesty. Best thing I've read on the internet in a long time.
@@brucepullen2096 you're welcome and thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings. Like my grandparents faced the Great Wars and Great Depression I fear our hour is soon upon us. I only hope we meet the challenge as they did.
@@fraa888grindr7 Bruce Pullen beat me to the punch, thank you for that reply! Long story short, if you had never inherited that gun, you may still be anti-gun? I don't know, I think you're intelligent enough to have figured things out without that. I know nothing about being a writer, but I think you should polish that story up just a tad, and maybe a magazine would publish it as an article. It's a good recounting of your journey. I think your varied assortment of firearms is indicative of your life. You have an open mind enough to have a Glock, a revolver, AND a 1911! Some folks are so stuck in their groove, so to speak. They can only live with ONE platform in their rotation and if you don't have it in yours, you're stupid. lol You and I have life similarities, including our eclectic tastes in tools. If you ever write that article, I have dibs on a signed copy! Thanks again for the reply!
This very gun is my favorite handgun: Ruger GP100, 4.2'', .357 Mag., 7 shot, stainless, rubber grips with wood inserts. Pure love.
Nope, Sorry S&W.........Ruger is a tank compared to others, the way they lock the cylinders front and rear is awesome. I have 3-GP100's and three S&W models in .357 and same in .44 magnum, and I have to say I prefer Ruger....feel better, look better, built better, fit and finish much better. I do like my S&W's too, just not as much.
I bought my 6" blued model back in 1989 for $210! Still a tank.
@@joelsimms4636 Most of mine are blued models too, just like the old school look and Ruger has such a great finish..........wow, $210 bucks, don't you wish you had bought more.....lol
agreed
S&W will not handle the 200gr Buffalo Bore Bear loads reliably. It tends to spring the frame.
@@mausermongerkoziczkowski8104 A bullet that heavy in a pistol really reduces its effectiveness. Really need to step up to a .357 rifle. Decades ago 200gr bullets were the norm in police revolvers and their pathetic performance was legendary.
I had two Pythons back in the early 80’s and shot them both out of time rather quickly with full 357 and at the same time my Dept was having the cracked forcing cone issues with the S&W K frames we issued we switched to the Ruger Service Six in 357 and I switched my Pythons for Rugers as well and have been a Ruger guy ever since. I recently switched my edc from my Glock 43x to the Ruger SP101 in 327 Fed Mag and couldn’t be happier. I’ve got a safe full of plastic strikers but my revolvers get probably 90% of my range time.
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I tend to be a Smith guy, but have owned many good Rugers.
Back in the day, won my first match with a Security 6.
Had a Red Hawk .44 that would shoot 5 moa with my mass produced, low quality reloads.
Shot a couple mule deer and one elk with it.
Yes, fine revolvers indeed.
Still prefer Smith and Wessons, but just barely.
I was working LE in the Houston area. 80s. I remember the barrels. Turning off on the Smith & Wesson.. Later SW moved the firing pin on SW hammer.. The cylinders were binding..
Nice, I have the LCR and Lipsey's GP100 in .327 Federal, but not the SP101 (yet).
Sure do want a Henry in .327 as well.
@@jamiemitchell9733 I wanted the Henry as well but now that Ruger owns Marlin I’m praying they do an 1894 in 327 to pair up with there revolvers and the Marlin would have the side loading gate that’s my only issue with Henry
The first pistol I ever bought was a SS Ruger security-six, the GP100's papa. I've had it 43 years, shoot it a lot and would still stake my life on it.
By comparison mine is a youngster, I’ve only had it 41 years. It will get passed down someday.
Well said!
I've had one of these for several decades now. An accurate and reliable shooter. You can't go wrong with a Ruger revolver.
The GP100 is the most satisfying handgun to fire. The care & feeding of this weapon, like all revolvers is simple. It has the right heft, a secure cylinder lock-up, and is as dependable as a firearm gets. All that, plus it's just a beautiful work of art. Great to see the Honest Outlaw reviewing revolvers, which isn't the usual - but isn't rare either. His affection for this older platform is clear to see.
This is my first gun. Never thought I'd be a revolver guy but after this, it's hard for me to shoot anything else. THE BEST
I've had my gp 100 since 1989. Still looks great and shoots great.
Bought mine about a year ago and it has ran as smooth as butter every time. It’s the only gun I’ve bought and shot that I had absolutely no complaints with. I got the 6” model just to add a bit more heft and a little boost to muzzle velocity, which isn’t needed at all.
My first was a Ruger Security Six. I went to a Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 special until autos got more reliable and in 1987 went with Colt's Combat Commander. Finally felt Glock was reliable enough in the Gen 3 and have used them ever since. A long strange road and seeing a Ruger wheel gun sent me down memory lane.
I'm a .357 fan and have been for 40 or 50 years. I started loading my first .357 rounds when I was 16 and I'm 70 now. I've owned a number of .357 wheel guns and rifles. I own three handguns in .357 now. Two of them are Ruger pistols. One is a speed six and the other is a GP100 with 6inch barrel. The GP100 is made to handle maximum magnum loads all the time. It has three lock up points for the cylinder and I know of no other .357 built as strongly. I only wish I could have gotten a 4 inch barrel.
I love my GP100, build like nothing else. Strong, reliable and accurate. Like your videos, been watching for a while.
It's always a great day when you see Honest Outlaw upload a revolver video.
Bought the stainless six inch barrel for my wife in 1991. Still runs like new. Balanced and reliable. Highly recommend this weapon.
Takes an ammo crisis for revolvers to get reviewed
Next week will be Musket reviews...
There's no slide to not go into battery if clothing, or your opponents hands get in the way. Guns are often fought over. Revolvers give 2nd strike capability. Revolvers are easy to give to females. There's no feeding, ejecting issues, and no stove pipes. Pistols are only better in the capacity area, and no other that I can think of, maybe trigger.
@@5jjt Other advantage is modern semi autos are generally more reliable and tolerant of abuse. But I still love my j frames
Let’s hope he doesn’t have to break down and do a review of a derringer.
@@5jjt While you can second strike on a revolver you would have to make it all the way around the cylinder again. The hammer will fall on a new round if the first one is a dud. I Pocket carry a J frame at work but usually carry a P229 on my days off. I feel both types of guns have a purpose and you just need the right tool for the job. I'd much rather have 16 rounds of 9mm during a riot than 5 rounds of 38.
Had one loved, did a stupid thing and sold it. I kick myself in the butt everytime I think about it. Great review. Thanks
Buy another!
Enjoyed the review; I’ve had two 686+ but now you’ve got me interested in this Ruger. Grew up shooting revolvers. I’ve always said if you can shoot a revolver well in DA, everything else is child’s play.
But feed some fullhouse .357 Mag rounds through that wheelgun. That’s where the fun really lives!
This is my first and only firearm so far. It's such a versatile and trustworthy weapon. You can shoot anything from 1400 fps 180 grain buffalo bore to the gentle 38 special. It's 4.2 inch barrel causes you to lose a little firepower, but also makes it capable to carry more easily - conceal carry even, with the right holster and allows you to legally hunt (in my state, anyway). The 7 shot cylinder is very nice, and gives you more than enough to handle 95% of the self defense situations you find yourself in. The safety bar mechanism also allows a good deal of trust that you can't give to other firearms. If you're looking for a firearm that gives you a lot of value, solid safety features and a lot of options, this is a good gun to get.
Or 38 special wadcutter which fell like .22lr. And actually you also can shoot .38 long and short colt out of it.
I purchased the GP100 match champion with the 4.2 inch barrel. Having shot the 686 and Python I wanted to try the ruger. Hands down the GP100 is my favorite of the bunch. It is very accurate and tough as nails. I have only shot 357 mag ammo through it and am a bit over 600 rounds without a hiccup. Get one you will be impressed with it!
Have had a GP100 for 26+ years almost, 4" blued and it's an excellent weapon. My one gripe was the plastic rear sight blade that broke, I have a cylinder matching 686 S&W 6" which is excellent having 2 weapons that share the same speed loaders! The real advantage of a Ruger over the S&W is the extractor plunger won't punch holes in your hand like the Smith does!
"Not cool enough to hit it in double yet" ...Single action miss.... Takes deep breath to regain his cool. XD
His lackluster grip is what cost him the regain of coolness points. Lol
You need to practice I kill deer with mine
My GP100 is one of my EDC guns, and I absolutely love mine. It's been rock-solid reliable for many years now, and I trust my life to it, without hesitation.
Great review, I have had my gp100 for years and it’s alway preformed flawless with thousands of rounds through it. I did change the springs and grip but the stainless still looks excellent. I like Smith and Colt but when it comes right down to it, Ruger gp100 is what I carry and use out on our property. It’s been dropped, rained on, left outside in utv, and still looks and preforms like new.
I have a blued 6shot GP100 manufactured in 1997 and I love shooting mine. The only changes from stock is I added a fiber optic front sight and a Hogue soft over-molded rubber grip. Smooth shooting even with .357 Mag loads. A perfect match with my Rossi repo 1892 lever in .357 Mag.
I've had my GP100 for 18 years. An ultra dependable tank of a gun. I bobbed the hammer 10 years ago for snag proof concealed carry. I may go back to a full hammer, but will smooth out the crosshatching on top, as it is won't to take off pieces of flesh.
A big pro that you didn't mention, is that when empty you have a deadly cudgel at hand.
I prefer the rosewood inlay grips.
It's my only revolver, as it is as close to perfect as it gets.
The backup that I carry is a G17 with a 22 rd mag and two 33 rounders for just in case.
I always appreciate the well informed and presented videos you put out.
Regards
I love my 6-shot GP100. I started shooting revolvers with Dad's Ruger Security Six, the predecessor to the GP100, and even used it in local 2-gun, where I tied for second (by hits, and with several folks), though if they'd broken it up, I'd have won the pistol side of things.
Love watching your reviews. Purchased this same revolver this year. Glad to see you do a review on it. I am very pleased with mine and would love to see a 1000 round review.
Been here since you were under 100K subscribers. Congrats on 500K subscribers. You've earned it!
I thought you had totally quit brother! CZcams totally unsubscribed me from your channel right after you got suspended so I was just being lazy and assumed that you totally lost your channel. I haven’t seen any or been notified of any of your content since last year! I can’t believe that I didn’t accidentally come across your channel again in all that time. Really glad to know you’re still out there.
Nice to see this. Have a 4" 7 shot and a 6" barreled talo edition unfluted cylinder with hogue wood grips, both in stainless steel Unfortunately with the ammo issues they are sitting idle but they sure are beautiful to look at!
I have been sharing a GP100 for 20 years in uspsa and IDPA and never had a problem with timing or anything else the gun has worked perfectly every time. The only thing you have to do is clean it when you're finished..
Am I the only one that wants a 357 Magnum in a 16-in AR-15 styled carbine system?
Or 44 mag?
44 magnum would be sic!
No no you are not
Get one in 10mm!
I agree 44 mag
I have a Ruger SP101 with a 2 1/4" barrel and it has been mega reliable for over 20 years. And the fireballs that come out of that little guy when running 57 Magnum - oh boy!! I would love to see a thousand round review of the GP100
Ruger revolvers are the best, double or single action ... I've got several, and never had an issue with any of 'em. What's nice with the GP100 is you can shoot 357mag., 38Spec.+P, or just mild 38Special, even target wadcutters, and the bird shot cartridges for snakes and small rodents.
Grips can be changed easily with options from Hogue, Pachmyer, etc.
And, try the disassembly with the Ruger vs your S&W when you clean them. Ruger is much easier.
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And...as a handloader, i also shoot cast roundballs, rubber training and wax bullets, and Speer shotshells filled with water soluble paint used as paintballs. The possibilities are not endless . . .
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I've had my GP100 6" stainless for about 10 years and it is my favorite of all of my handguns. It shoots great and always has, never a problem, great trigger. Mine came with the Hogue Monogrip and I love it. I do think I'll change out the front sight for a fiber optic one but that's the only change I'd make. I used to have a S&W 686 8 3/8" and it was a great gun, but I like this GP100 more. The last handgun I'd ever let go, which I don't see ever happening.
I have this in 4 " and the 6" models with the hogue grips. Compared to the S&W 686 or Colt Python this is one sexy weapon. Its built like a tank , shoots flat and goes bang every time I pull the trigger. A fine weapon in every sense of the word.
I've had many different revolvers but only 1 GP 100 and its chambered in 10mm. I really like it.
I just bought a GP100 Match Champion. My first weapon. Shot it for the first time last week. I am thoroughly pleased with my purchase. A lot of fun.
Yes, please do reviews of this and the Smith. 1,000 round or at least a side by side comparison running them fast. Always great contect from your channel
I have a GP 100 with a 3 inch barrel. First wheel gun i bought and love it! It's in my winter rotation of carry firearms.
I have a 100 and had it for years still runs like new and love it
I love the sights and trigger on this gun. So smooth.
It was the + p ammo making them harder to eject. The + expands the cartridge a bit. They we're probably pretty hot.. but that part of the fun
I agree, sir😊 That is part of the fun. I shot the GP for the first time the other day, and now I get why the "Old people" swear by revolvers (jking, of course). My father in law just passed, and he left behind a few guns including the GP, and an airweight 38 special.
Both were more fun to shoot than my semis. Nowhere near as accurate-my PDP is almost a laser,-but with practice, I'm sure I could at least narrow the gap.
Great gun! The standard grips are nice. The new style Pachmayer grips are fantastic and really help manage recoil of hots loads.
The 357 mag is a very versatile. You can load with 100 gr bullets for plinking and 180 grain bullets for protection in bear country.
This was my first gun, and I'll never part with her. I went with the 6" barrel, because I was afraid of recoil and muzzle flip, as a new shooter. It's my opinion that every new handgun shooter should learn on the revolver platform first, before graduating to a semi-auto platform. Old school basics... then build out from there!
I have recently purchased a GP100 5" Davidson Exclusive. I shot a couple hundred 38Spl through it at my first range session and it shot great. Took it home and cleaned it thoroughly. Second range outing and on my second cylinder of 357's the cylinder starting binding. I have owned revolvers since 1976 and this is the first time I have ever had a revolver malfunction that wasn't ammo caused. Sent it to Ruger and it came back with a note that said they replaced the hammer and did some polishing. Carried it to the range and couldn't believe the difference. It feels like it has had a custom trigger job. D/A pull is 6 1/2 lbs and single action pull is a crisp 3 lbs. Way to go Ruger.
I bought my gp100 .357 (identical to yours except mine has a 6 inch barrel) back in '93 and did a trigger job and it's as smooth as butter. I carry mine in a Diamond D Guide's Choice chest rig.
Looking forward to the full review.
Good stuff! Thanks
I inherited a GP100 from my late father-in-law. It was only 6 shots and had a yellow blade front sight. Very nice firearm.
Nice, reviewing the fire arms which will be the only ones left for us to carry in a few months. This dude is smart
A simple answer. I would appreciate an in-depth review. I owned a security six in the early 80's and my brother purchased a clone of the gun you were shooting about a year ago. Thanks for all the reviews.
The ejection issues are almost certainly due to interference with the grips more than anything else. You will notice it even more with 357 and the longer cases. To get consistent ejection of empties you will have to cut back the grips. The factory "says" they are relieved but the cut out is never large enough. Same for S&W. Old wheelgunner Cop here who carried one for 10 years before Dept allowed changing to a semi.
It’s great to see you actually missing some. Usually you are always so accurate it’s scary. Nice to know you’re actually human. Thanks again for an honest review.
I got a 686 coming to my ffl on Tuesday. Please yes do both of the 1000 round reviews. Then do a side by side comparison. You the man. Keep up the fansastic work.
My local Scheels let me handle both before I bought one. The double-action trigger is better on the S&W gun in my opinion. The GP100 has two stages to the double action while the S&W 686 double action is one smooth pull.
However, it will probably be my last S&W purchase because I found they are not right-to-repair friendly. All my other firearms include a parts diagram with a numbered parts list. My 686 did not. And S&W refused to provide one on request.
Awesome revolver and review. Unfortunately, I carried 6 shot service revolvers long enough that when handed a 7 or 8 shot revolver I dump the cylinder after 6. GP 100 is awesome, had Smiths before it and it is about 98% as nice for 80% the cost.
Thanks, best content on CZcams. Very informative and entertaining
I am always amazed how guys like this do such a great video. It would take me 50 takes to do this. Great job.
Great reviews! No useless content, almost no down time. One thing some of us revolver nerds may appreciate, is to see ( and hear ) the difference between the 357 magnum and 38 special rounds. I’m assuming that only 38 special and 38 special +p was used in this review?
I got a 6 inch. The mass makes .357 pretty comfortable. The single action trigger got really sweet after a lot of use. The rubber and wood grips fit my granny hands nicely. It came with a big lumpy Hogue which made for an awkward grip.
I carry a S&W442 air light as a summertime light carry option. I have a Ruger sp101 snubby as a truck gun and the Colt King Cobra as a house gun love them all. Still like to rotate my pistols in there too but there’s just some nostalgia carrying a revolver. Loved the video! 👍
My favorite gun. After trying different grips and sites, mine looks exactly like this one these days, great purchase!
Got one on layaway right now great video. Thanks from southern Indiana
I live in the rural north woods of New England, my GP100 has been a companion, in the field, for 30+ years, it is hard to go wrong with a well made .357 wheel gun for rural applications
Just purchased a Ruger gp100 6 rd 2 months ago as my first wheel gun. It's awesome!
Had one for over20 years love it.
Practice staging the trigger. It really helps with double action accuracy. I've had my GP100 for a good few years now. I live in CR, IA and there is no 357 ammo available. Your lucky you can find some. Great video, thanks.
My 1st revolver. Still have that beauty.
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Dont know if you respond to old vids but, im an IA boy born and raised and now reside in AZ and recently found your channel, gotta say the gp100 is my favorite pistol. Love your channel
Thanks for the review, I was in the process of going to pick one of these up because of the fiber (older eyes) and the 7 shot and whoops....it was gone! Ended up with a S&W 686 7 shot 2.5" Performance Center and still burned through the magnums better than expected (recoil ok mostly). Still want another 4 inch and probably a Ruger like that one. One of my best buddies in my work life talked about the mountains in coastal California and I said heck those are just hills compared to Nevada and Arizona where I was from, he said remember I am from Iowa....He and his family was from Waterloo.....bet its a lot greener there than here in Nevada. Like your review approaches. Be safe and healthy sir.
Great review! I have the GP100 7shot in blued which I think I like a little better than the stainless steel look. I've only put a few hundred round through it but so far so good.
Love Ruger revolvers. I own 2 GP 100 revolvers, a Match Champion and a Wiley Clapp. Love them.
Love my GP100's. Bought the 4.2" 6 shot just before the 7 shot came out. Also have the 2.5". Never had a problem ejecting casings. If they don't come with the Hogue grip I put one on. There is something about that 357 magnum round - just feels like it will solve any problem that comes up (carry an SP101). Only have Ruger revolvers. No S&W cause I don't want the Hillary Hole - just MY preference on how I will spend MY $$$$. Nice review - thanks.
I’m sure I am living under a rock. Tell me what you mean by Hillary Hole.
@@christinamoneyhan5688 The Hillary Hole is to small keyhole in the side of a firearm that is for an internal locking mechanism that renders the gun inoperable, most notably in the side of S&W revolvers. (definition from gunowners forum) It is just above the cylinder release. My understanding is S&W agreed to install them on revolvers during the Clinton administration.
Ok, thank you. I have several like that! Don’t use them and never will. Firearm is useless locked or locked up. Just never herd it called that!
Just got my dad the blued 6” as a police retirement gift. He was trying to find all the guns he carried over the years. Now I’ve got the itch for one because damn was it fun to shoot.
sharp looking gun, thanks for the video
I love mine, 6 inch barrel with black finish. All 7 in the center ring, right out of the box. Love your videos BTW.
Thanks for showing one of my favorites
Yes, I would like to see the thousand round review. I like revolvers for the reasons you stated but also for the optics of if you have to defend yourself in court.
Love my GP100, though i chose to do a trigger job and change spring weights as i'm a bit of a lazy shooter. It's 6" so accurate as all get up and has just never let me down in all these years. One of the guns i would just never sell. Far too reliable and accurate.
Great photography! Great job 👏
Mine is an older model with the six round wheel. I can drive tacks with it with all forms of .38. The .357 kicks a little more and throws flames down range. A lot of fun. This is my keep it close home defense weapon. I recently purchased an IWI Masada for my conceal carry gun. I really like the Ruger with the 4 inch version (mine) over my friends 6 in barrel that I have shot quite a bit. I have also shot some Colt and S & W revolvers, but this Ruger is one sweet gun and a favorite.
Love my GP 100s - both 6" Stainless, in 22 and 357!
Good review thanks
Much respect. So fast I can’t even see you pull that trigger. It’s a great gun, it was my first revolver. I’ve gotten better ones since but it’s old reliable.
I have this exact model too - beautiful gun - no problem conceal carry in cold weather with coat - have same problem with some ammo cartridges sticking in cylinder chambers - for defense I use buffalo bore 180 grain hollowpoints - 899 FPE!
I have the little brother, the SP101 in .357 mag. Love that thing so much. Such an accurate little thing
Have had the 6in Ruger GP 100 for many years. Never fails me.
I think you're riding the wheel stop, because you weren't getting last round wheel hold open!
YES, please do get to the 1,000 round review as soon as ammo availability permits.
I have had one of the fixed sight 3" model of this for decades. It's built like a tank! Rugers aren't pretty but you can shoot the daylights out of them and they just keep on keeping on.
you can get different insert for the grip and and you get a full rubber or wood grip for them.. love your channel
I love mine and I carry six speed loaders with me, mine is a six shoot GP100 with the 4.2" barrel.
Was thinking about getting the 3" too but I really love my 4.2* barrel.
I'm extremely accurate with it out to 130 yards. Great firearm much better than the 686 I had but the S&W did have a slightly better trigger but it could not handle the really hot loads...the Buffalo Bore or Underwood. Had to send the 686 in for repairs but the GP100 is an absolute Tank! It just keeps going!!!
I've just had the Ruger p100 for a week, but 6 shot. If the gun shops in my country have this model(7 shot), I would get it. This video is nice. Thanks!
One of my favorite handguns.
Built like a tank and accurate 👍
Way back in 1990 When President H W Bush was trying to get a coalition together to kick Iraq out of Kuwait,
Soldier of Fortune included a target of Saddam's head in their issue.
Including the address of the main Iraqi Embassy.😀
I shot the target at 25 yards with my 4" Stainless Steel GP100 with full power 125 grain JHPs.
When I retrieved my target I was very happy!
A very nice group all touching blowing a nice hole in the Ocular Cavity area🤠
I don't know how many others did this.
I guess I was lucky. My National Guard Unit didn't get sent to Iraq.
Thank you and God bless Veterans of the war on terror.🙏
Bought my 6 inch blued in mid-80’s ... love it!
I bought one last year at a pawn shop. Its a smooth revolver to shoot. 38 special feels like a 22.