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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 6, 2010 21:07:33 GMT -5
I've been wanting to get another revolver for a while, and after I scraped together some money I purchased a Ruger GP100 in .357 Magnum. I did a lot of research and I liked what I heard about it.  I picked the six inch barreled model.  Crane latch.  Fully adjustable rear sights, praise the Lord.  I put a few rounds through it and it promises to be a very accurate gun with a little practice. |
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Post by Decatur on Aug 6, 2010 23:23:55 GMT -5
A buddy of mine, who only owns a .22 rifle, said he wanted to get a handgun about a month ago, so I steered him to a stainless GP 100 with a four inch barrel. I shot it a couple of weeks ago at my brother's bachelor party. That gun shot for me like I'd been shooting it for years! Great handgun, I would highly reccommend to anyone. I hope you enjoy yours.
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Post by dbd870 on Aug 7, 2010 7:13:44 GMT -5
Good solid gun, it should serve you well.
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Post by huxbux on Aug 7, 2010 13:34:48 GMT -5
Nice revolver.
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Post by HighCotton on Aug 7, 2010 21:32:13 GMT -5
I own, shoot, and hunt with a Stainless GP100 in .357, and a 4" barrel. Sasquatch - (If I can be so bold) - I predict your gun will become one of your most prized possessions. I came very close to selling my GP100 this year and moving into a Vacquero because I like them as well. A friend suggested I do a trigger job on my GP100 before selling it. Smart dude. I had Scroggins in Martinsville do the job - and a fine job at that! I have more fun and am more accurate with this revolver than any I've ever owned.
My favorite ammo is Hornady's LEVERevolution, 140 gr FTX. I don't reload or I'd probably play with some other combinations.
Congratulations and Good luck!
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Post by parson on Aug 8, 2010 7:02:39 GMT -5
That's a nice one. I had a 4" blued one a few years back. It did have a stiff trigger on it.
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Post by Decatur on Aug 8, 2010 10:16:48 GMT -5
Rugers are notorious for heavy triggers.
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Post by HighCotton on Aug 8, 2010 10:56:19 GMT -5
That's a nice one. I had a 4" blued one a few years back. It did have a stiff trigger on it. Exactly. My GP 100 had a 6.5 lb trigger pull and was a bit rough. Scroggin not only did the trigger job but stoned the sear and hammer surfaces, too. I'm currently set at just under 2 lbs. single action mode which most say is too light and risky shooting rapid fire in double action mode. If you plan to carry as a sidearm during deer season, be extra careful shooting a light trigger with gloved hands! I practice shooting with gloves just to be on the safe side. I read this article to understand the process: bananafufu.blogspot.com/2007/05/trigger-job-for-your-ruger-gp100.html. I decided to let Scroggin do the job because I trust him and it only cost a little over $20. |
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 9, 2010 20:16:30 GMT -5
I own, shoot, and hunt with a Stainless GP100 in .357, and a 4" barrel. Sasquatch - (If I can be so bold) - I predict your gun will become one of your most prized possessions. I came very close to selling my GP100 this year and moving into a Vacquero because I like them as well. A friend suggested I do a trigger job on my GP100 before selling it. Smart dude. I had Scroggins in Martinsville do the job - and a fine job at that! I have more fun and am more accurate with this revolver than any I've ever owned. My favorite ammo is Hornady's LEVERevolution, 140 gr FTX. I don't reload or I'd probably play with some other combinations. Congratulations and Good luck! Yeah, I don't see me selling this one. It's one fine gun. |
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 15, 2010 7:46:32 GMT -5
Sas, you won't be disappointed. That is a great piece. Can't wait to see the "after" picture when you drop a biggun with it.
Do you reload? I can't remember. If you don't I highly recommend starting, especially with that new piece.
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Post by huxbux on Aug 15, 2010 9:10:19 GMT -5
That's a nice one. I had a 4" blued one a few years back. It did have a stiff trigger on it. Exactly. My GP 100 had a 6.5 lb trigger pull and was a bit rough. Scroggin not only did the trigger job but stoned the sear and hammer surfaces, too. I'm currently set at just under 2 lbs. single action mode which most say is too light and risky shooting rapid fire in double action mode. If you plan to carry as a sidearm during deer season, be extra careful shooting a light trigger with gloved hands! I practice shooting with gloves just to be on the safe side. I read this article to understand the process: bananafufu.blogspot.com/2007/05/trigger-job-for-your-ruger-gp100.html. I decided to let Scroggin do the job because I trust him and it only cost a little over $20. I'd be very careful about working on a factory trigger. Removing (even just stoning) material usually compromises the hardened surfaces which don't extend very deeply into the steel. At the least, you'll have a shortened trigger life. At worst, a very dangerous firearm. |
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 19, 2010 18:34:57 GMT -5
Sas, you won't be disappointed. That is a great piece. Can't wait to see the "after" picture when you drop a biggun with it. Do you reload? I can't remember. If you don't I highly recommend starting, especially with that new piece. I don't reload yet, but I plan to...leastaways that's what I keep telling myself. I look forward to sharing a nice photo or two with my friends here at H.I.  |
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 19, 2010 18:58:42 GMT -5
Exactly. My GP 100 had a 6.5 lb trigger pull and was a bit rough. Scroggin not only did the trigger job but stoned the sear and hammer surfaces, too. I'm currently set at just under 2 lbs. single action mode which most say is too light and risky shooting rapid fire in double action mode. If you plan to carry as a sidearm during deer season, be extra careful shooting a light trigger with gloved hands! I practice shooting with gloves just to be on the safe side. I read this article to understand the process: bananafufu.blogspot.com/2007/05/trigger-job-for-your-ruger-gp100.html. I decided to let Scroggin do the job because I trust him and it only cost a little over $20. I'd be very careful about working on a factory trigger. Removing (even just stoning) material usually compromises the hardened surfaces which don't extend very deeply into the steel. At the least, you'll have a shortened trigger life. At worst, a very dangerous firearm. The trigger didn't seem all that bad to me when cocked; of course it could be better. It has what I refer to as "the standard litigation trigger." I'm firmly convinced that heavy pulls and creep seen on factory triggers in nearly all cases are quite deliberate. I have a old ruger standard pistol from the early seventies, and the factory trigger feels more like a custom job. I also own an Ithaca .22 Magnum from the early sixties that was an entry-level gun... inexpensive but well made. In other words, a gun that were it made today you would not expect anything like a good trigger on. It is by far the best factory trigger on any of my guns. Light and NO creep. |
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Post by huxbux on Aug 20, 2010 13:51:47 GMT -5
IMHO it's a big mistake to have a light trigger (under 6 lbs., double action) on a weapon used for self defense, threat management or combat. The possibility of unintentional discharge under stress is enormous.
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Post by Sasquatch on Aug 20, 2010 22:28:37 GMT -5
IMHO it's a big mistake to have a light trigger (under 6 lbs., double action) on a weapon used for self defense, threat management or combat. The possibility of unintentional discharge under stress is enormous. Yeah, I agree the factory average of six or seven + lbs with a little creep is probably best on a defense arm for exactly the reason you stated. This would allow a finger on the trigger without undue risk. Any other gun, however.... you know what I mean.  |
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