There are just too many cartridges in .357 and .38 splyou cant begin to touch that lever of choice in any other rimmed revolver caliber. All of these models use the same thickness on the solid frame and double latching system as used on the heavy .44 Magnum. The Don Hume holster kept the gun secure and out of the way until I needed it, and reholstering was easy. He loaded the .44 Special pretty stout, too, pushing a 240-grain Lead Semi Wad Cutter bullet at 950 fps. Single Action), or by merely pulling the trigger when the hammer is not cocked (a.k.a. Its a surprising choice for what is essentially an L-frame sized revolver. and pay hazmat + shipping, and wait forever? There would need to be some magical quality to convince me to spend twice the money for a Ruger GP, were I in the market for a 44 spcl. At 21 feet, cocked for each shot, this Ruger easily kept ten shots in the x-ring of a B27 target. If there was an official higher pressure rating for modern guns we could have factory ammunition that meets the performance of the Skeeter Load. However, the .44 Special is truly special for those who possess a bit more abstract way of thinking. Unfortunately, Ruger did not move the warning on the left side of the barrel to the less conspicuous location under the barrel as they have on some of their other revolvers. Oh, dont get me wrong, if I get an encore, it will strictly be for dick measuring contests with the guys running .500 S&W Magnums and other such ridiculousness. They just plain work. Nice write up. 20 grains and about 100fps more then a standard .45 auto load isnt that impressive. The single-action trigger pull weighed 4.6 pounds on average, according to my Lyman digital trigger pull gauge. Mine seems to love the 250gr LSWC sized .431. I suffer from the same illness as mine was ordered as soon as they were announced. But the Charter Arms are also made in the USA, appear to be smaller than the GP100 44 spcl, and are cheaper. You should not. The .357 doesnt come near half that. The Colt Dragoon, which it barely beat. The top strap of the Ruger in .44SPL was actually slightly thicker than the Model 29. Of course, the wood will not absorb recoil as well as the rubber, but then the concept of a .44 Special is that it doesnt have the recoil of the .44 Magnum. The other big speed-assisting factor: the GP100s sights. Double action still kept all shots in the ten ring. Theyre the first without finger grooves (which never seem to match up well with my big fingers anyway) for Ruger and the pebble style surface adds even more grip than the rubber alone. But the 29s just a S&W. This is, after all, about the .44 Special. As Hannibal said the trigger fix is easy. Id also like to see a review of the 5 inch version Anyone? Was tickled to discover the Blazer with the Gold Dot bullets, which the gun seems to like a lot. I put 500 rounds through the gun, shooting both steel and brass cases, without cleaning. Keith and his contemporaries smirked at the .357 Magnum because they knew they had something superlative in the .44 cartridge they enjoyed. There were no malfunctions on this or any of the previous stages, and I came away from the range knowing that Ruger would not get the test gun back. What I and other enthusiasts craved: a modern big-bore revolver dedicated to the cartridge and only that cartridge. Well Doug Wesson is dead and cant defend himself so Ill let you take that up with him in the hereafter. As far as bear country, Id carry then the same thing I do today. Next, I used some Cowboy Action loads to hit some steel targets. Ive found one example of a .357magnum handgun taking an elk, an immature cow elk at 50 feet. Currently there is no official 44 Special +P standard. That 240-grain LSWC bullet I cast at home on top of 7.6 grains of Unique is pushing right at 1,000fps. I was scrolling through the models and apparently the 3" version that I have has been discontinued. Several good four-shot groups were ruined by flyersmy fault, not the guns. Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original). Skeeter really liked 5 barrels on his S&W revolvers. ------------------------ Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own private shooting range and property by trained professionals for. Looking online, it also produces more than the hottest loads from Winchester, Speer, Remington, Hornady, and Buffalo Bore. this has the makings of a great novel! No round on their website equals the weights and speeds you have listed. Operating days this week: everyday. Polishing the whole gun is a lot more work but it is enjoyable if you have the time, especially when the finished product becomes a thing of beauty. Its going to be one of those guns that just hangs on a wall most of the time. The .45LC is probably the most underpowered cartridge used today. And it really tames heavy .44 spc loads. This .44 Special revolvers adjustable rear sight is notch style, with an added white outline along the inside edge. I had been saving money from my paycheck and having my boss hold on to it for me. Manufacturer Action Barrel Length Caliber Capacity Weight Subcategories Applied Filters Keyword : ruger gp100 Clear all filters Used RUGER GP100 $796.99 New Add to Cart RUGER GP100. Using 7.5 of Unique or 16.0gr of 2400 as a top load, there isnt much up here in da yoop that it cant handle. Transfer bar mechanism provides an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. Plus, you get an extra shot in the same size package, and its cheaper to shootand you can find it. However, after shooting my 629 for awhile and becoming a .45 Colt devotee, I finally learned why so many folks love a big, heavy bullet traveling at relatively slow speeds. The Price for a Ruger GP100 has increased in cost by $10.51 in 2023 compared to 2022. Not a sarcastic question. But if people hunt large bears with bows and arrows, why not .357? Back in 1986, when the .357 Mag. The .44 Special offers that advantage, and the Ruger GP100 is an excellent vehicle for it. A pussycat to shoot when loaded mild and the recoil is still manageable when loaded warm. It was hard enough to settle on a GP100 over a Dan Wesson (among other revolvers). 99 percent of the rounds through my .357 are .38, but I still like having the option. Yes, this is a forum but always so much negativity. I reloaded as needed. 2) something about the front sight is too high or that there's a gap under the blade, and that it wander from . Easily fixed with Loc-tite. Even after lots of polishing and shimming, its not in the same league. What role will you use the revolver for? It is. The left side is pleasingly inscribed with the Ruger GP100 name and .44 Special caliber, while the serial number and Ruger eagle logo subtlety etched into the frame. Im curious as to why the preference for Ruger over SW? The closest holster still in the Don Hume line is the Model 721, which is a full pancake-type design. And hard-cast 250gr Keiths. Virgin .44 Special brass. When the .44 Magnum was introduced in 1956 (when S&W and Remington teamed up after much experimentation by Idahos Elmer Keith hot loading the .44 Special), it was one of the nails in the .44 Specials coffin because you could shoot Specials in the Magnum (as well as .44 Russians, which were lengthened to create the Special, which was lengthened to create the Magnum). Some places like Academy will ship free with a $25 order, some others like Target Sports ship free in case lots. View all posts by Steven Tracy, The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. Sadly, Ruger didnt do that here (eg, no fluting on the cylinder), but it can be done. A frequent repeat cops want a powerful round and then find it kicks and is harder to control than a medium bore handgun. Unfortunately, shoving a .30-06 into a Contender is a great way to make a pipe bomb. There are already four of em in the safe. I really like the 44S&W Spl cartridge and this one caught my eye. Very manageable. Steves firearms interests lean toward blued steel and walnut, while nickel-plating, ivory handles, and tasteful engraving make him even happier. Steve, thank you! I wouldve gone faster, but leading would have become an issue. .30-30 is about all youll get. Retired to a log cabin in the Volunteer state of Tennessee (Patron state of shooting stuff, as the character Bob Lee Swagger stated, in the movie, Shooter), he keeps busy shooting cottonmouths, armadillos, and beavers that invade his property. If you want a .44 Magnum, buy one. Ruger. That looks like a nice gun. Once the larger magnums came about they were of course much better options. Carried one owb few years back with speed loader in my front pocket and never felt undergunned. Give him a warm welcome! $319.00 It was introduced in 1985 as a second generation of the Ruger double-action, exposed-hammer revolvers intended to replace Ruger's Security-/Service-/Speed-Six line. As I hefted the new wheelgun, my first thought was solid. This is a rugged-looking, business-like handgun with nothing on it that doesnt belong. He switched to the 44 after he blew-up a 45 SAA with a hot load. I have Smith Model 10s from the 60s that I shoot all the time, even with +p loads, and a model 64 that I believe could handle anything commercially available for .357 if it could chamber it. This was not a new innovation, having been used by Dan Wesson and some High Standard revolvers that predated the GP100. I have a beautiful S&W 629 V-Comp .44 magnum, it only starts to sting after a few cylinders of booms. I just wanted to say that this was an awesome review, very well done. The 2nd Model did away with both the third lock and the ejector rod shroud. Originally, it was a ballistic improvement on the 19th century .44 Russian cartridge, which Smith & Wesson chambered in its large No. is overbuilt. I scored five rounds inside an 8-inch circle at 15 yards in 3.19 seconds. Thanks for fixing that! This cushioned, recoil-absorbing grip differs from the norm because it doesnt have finger grooves, which makes it more adaptable to hands of various sizes and shapes. Available barrel lengths are 2.5 inches (64 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), 4 inches (100 mm), 4.2 inches (110 mm), 5 inches (130 mm), and 6 inches (150 mm) with partial or full length underlugs. Plenty of S&Ws and Colts have passed through my hands or reside in my safe. They say that clothes make the man/woman. Up close, I fired with just my strong hand and then just my support hand. While the rubber grips work superbly at taming the recoil of hotter .44 Special loads, I couldnt resist purchasing a set of Ruger/Hogue hardwood grips from their website with a 20% off coupon I had received. . Honestly, Ive never seen the point in non-magnum caliber revolvers. I didnt develop a pet load for this gun. Keith and Skelton were also involved in the development of the 41 Magnum for law enforcement and hunting. Manufacturer: RugerModel: GP100 Double-ActionSku: 1756Caliber: .357 MagnumCapacity: 6 RoundsBarrel Length: 5" Finish: Blued/BlackOverall Length: 10.38"Weight: 43.5 ozSights: Front - Ram .Click for more info Seller: Elk County Ammo and Arms Area Code: 814 $749.99 Ruger GP-100 Engraved,357 Mag. Its double-action trigger and its ergonomically contoured grip make the GP100 a great choice as a defensive handgun while its 4.2 inch barrel gives the fired rounds plenty of muzzle velocity. Small, heavy bullets moving very, very fast work extremely well but there is a price to pay in recoil and wear and tear on the guns. The rear belt slot pulls the butt of the revolver into your body when carried just behind the hip. Since youre a reloader, the .44 Special is right up your alley! The hammer spur seems precisely positioned for strong hand or off hand thumb cocking and the single action trigger pull breaks clean without any creep or overtravel at just under 5 pounds. The double-action trigger pull measures 11.5 pounds. I agree. Also a fantastic carbine round. I bought an inexpensive Fobus paddle holster for strong side range carry and it works well enough. Maybe its just legend, but what han dgun would you have carried in brown bear country in 1948? Stay tuned for the upcoming review of the 5 GP 100 .44 Special Lipseys exclusive with the half lug barrel (and walnut handles and brass bead front sight!). So he asked me why I was ordering a cult snake gun and I gave him the normal quality firearm investment piece something that I could wear to BBQs LOL actually it was going to be at work gun for me when I was at the store. It sure is ugly though, so I epoxied a Ruger pin over the Fobus logo to dress it up a little. The GP100 was originally introduced in 1986 and chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-round capacity. The GP100 was designed as a six shot, 357 Magnum (also accepts .38 Special) service revolver and .357 remains the most popular caliber. In short, there s a lot of steel on the Ruger GP100 for just the .44 Spl. Its way cheaper to order it. Ive seen some ballistics tests of modern .44 spl and they just suck. But a 200gr. There is a certain gravitas to the .44 Special that is apparent to those who treasure history and respect those who blazed the trail. Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. I have but two words to say about anyone who would complain that a gun review was too long because it contained a bit of discourse about Elmer Keith: fuck em. I had a mod 29 with a 6.5 bbl and it wasnt very fun to shoot 44 mag rounds after about 6, especially with the wood grips (Hogues or Pachmayrs are a must). The 44 magnum was developed by a man named Elmer Keith. Id just get either of the S&W 69s if you wanted a smaller 5 shot .44. Ive never heard anyone rave about the triggers on a Ruger GP100; theres nothing to crow about here either. And the gun shop just down the road just happens to have that nice GP100 in their display case. There is also a blued 5 version with the full underlug as well. Besides a beefy topstrap, the solid frame was changed to incorporate a peg-like appendage on which to mount the grips, instead of the usual grip frame that largely determined the shape of the grips. Through the years, Ruger has chambered its single-action Blackhawk revolvers in .44 Special, and any revolver chambered for .44 Magnum can also shoot the lighter .44 Sp ecial. It fired any and all rounds I put through it, including rounds that should have never been put through it. No safeties or controls to fumble with, and no risk of accidental discharge fumbling around half asleep. What Id really like to see in the .44 Special is something in-between the S&W 396, which is almost too light, and the S&W 696, which is about as heavy (or heavier) than this Ruger revolver. I used new .44 Special brass, Federal No. Then they switch back to a medium bore with less power. truly Special. As far as the .44 Special GP100 goes, I never really understood the love for the .44 Special for the longest time. Standing from the draw. The trigger is now smooth as silk. Feb 5, 2017. and then he told me that that empty cartridge was actually fired in that gun with that 3/8 inch bolt in the end of the barrel with a full 357 Magnum charge and it didnt even blow the barrel up didnt bulge it didnt do nothing I was sold on the spot and it was much cheaper. Throw in a Ruger 77/357 Bolt Action Rifle and you have a combo that is hard to beat. That round was going 1,100fps, generating 700 ft. lbs. The GP100 .44 Spl.s accuracy ranged from average to very good. About Steven Tracy: Steven Tracy is a full-time police officer and has been a firearms enthusaist since birth and a certified firearms instructor for the last 28 years. The double-action pull was smooth but heavy at about 13 to 15 pounds. plinking round scored 3 inches, as did a slightly beyond maximum pressure loading of a 240-grain LSWC round on top of 7.6 grains of Unique. Therein lies part of its attraction. Ordered one the first day I found them available (Momma said I could). Cut to still allow smooth ejection of spent cases, they feel and work just as well as the rubber grips. A 6 .357 loaded with Double Tap 200gr hardcast will probably penetrate 4 of gel. It is a gorgeous revolver, but the .44 special is not screaming past the .45 auto, they are about similar in ballistic signature and when you compare a 5 shot revolver to a double stack auto, the latter wins hands down. The GP100 is a family/line of double action five-shot (.44 Special), six-shot (.357 Magnum, .38 Special, & 10mm Auto), seven-shot (.357 Magnum & .327 Federal Magnum), or ten-shot (.22 Long Rifle) revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., manufactured in the United States. The GP100 is manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle, .44 Special, and 10mm Auto calibers. The fiber-optic front sight is a bright green rod that stands out prominently over the GP100s flat, serrated top. Ruger GP100 Stainless 3" Revolver 5 RD 44 Special $849.00 (Save up to 20%) Price $675.00. hard cast will penetrate into the vitals of any animal in North America. Steven Tracy is a retired police officer after 30 years of service and has been a firearms enthusiast since birth. Of course, the grip can always be changed out with another factory or custom grip if needed. The Ruger GP100 is available with barrel lengths from 2 to 6 inches. Ruger likes to build their revolvers to be very, very stout, and some of their single action revolvers in .45 Colt can be loaded to absurdly high pressure levels, and survive. Rather not ruin a gun just to shoot a hot load. I dont hear stories of people blowing up guns with .38 +Ps all the time. . Federal 200gr Semi Wadcutter Hollowpoints. In addition, many revolvers, lever guns, and single-shot firearms can safely fire .38 Special out of it, including the Ruger GP100. The GP100 disassembles into three major modules with only limited use of tools. Then theres the SR1911 Target, the LC9s with new sight options, the improved LCP II in .380 ACP, the rimfire Mark IV series, the large-framed Redhawk revolver with an eight-shot cylinder and 2.75-inch barrel in .357 Magnum, and in my opinion, the best: a medium-framed Ruger GP100 in .44 Special with a five-shot capacity. Smith and Wesson model 69 is smaller than this GP100, and *is* a 44mag. Stainless 3" (custom polished with Match Champion stocks), the Jeff Quinn . I find wheelguns with G10 or checkered hardwood grips give me more control and less recoil than a rubber-handled equivalent. Ive favored crossdraw holsters since carrying on my parents property in Wisconsin. 1) chamber holes may all be different diam's, perhaps all 5 of them. Thats just me. I can find plenty of +P rounds that beat the standard .44SPL, but then to compare apples to apples we need to compare the .45ACP+P to the .44SPL+P, which gets us into the .44Magnum loading, and nothing in the .45ACP+P line touches that. So you wanted a revolver that was 44 special, without the extra frame size required for 44 Magnum. (l.) A large, push-button cylinder-release latch is . Barrel lengths: 2.5 inches (64mm), 3 inches (76mm), 4 inches (100mm), 4.2 inches (110mm), 5 inches (130mm), and 6 inches (150mm). UPC: 736676017614 . Old canisters of Unique and 296 from the back of the closet. The Ruger is the purer choice, of course. http://www.black-hills.com/product-category/new-pistol-ammo/ Colts Single Action Army chambered in .44 Special was also a rare revolver to come across during Skeeters younger days. 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