What do you think of the Ruger GP100 .357 magnum?

Question

I am thinking of buying this gun and would like some more info on it.Any info would be great.Thanks!!

Answer 1

Outstanding revolver in contrast to above answer the Ruger is known for being very solid, the Python is known for being relatively fragile and having occasional tuning problems. The Ruger is probably the best revolver for the money you can buy (the Python is twice as much)

Answer 2

If the gun is chambered for .357 magnum, then any standard factory load .357 magnum ammo should work just fine regardless of the length of the barrel. The can also shoot any .38 special ammo. You asked a question earlier about the comparability of .357 magnum ammo in a gun chambered for .38 special so I'll repeat the answer - If your gun is chambered for .38 special then it can NOT fire .357 ammo. It won't fit, and if you manage to make it fit you'd be creating a HUGE safety problem and the gun would likely blow up in your face.

Answer 3

Good Handgun ! No problems that I know of and holds a value. Here is the Blue Book on it.

GP-100

- .357 Mag. or .38 Spl. cal., 3 (new 1990, fixed sights, .357 Mag. only), 4, or 6 (.357 Mag. only) in. standard or heavy barrel, 6 shot, strengthened design intended for constant use with all .357 Mag. ammunition, rubber cushioned grip panels with polished Goncalo Alves wood inserts, fixed (mfg. 1989-2006) or adj. sights (standard beginning 2007) with white outlined rear and interchangeable front, 35-46 oz. depending on barrel configuration. New 1986.

100%--- 98%--- 95%--- 90%--- 80%--- 70%--- 60%

$460--- $350-- $285--- $235-- $200--- $185-- $170

MSR $575

Add about $20.00 to all of those numbers if its the Stainless Model, and subtract about $20.00 if its the high polished Stainless Model.

Good Luck & Happy Shooting !!!!!!!

Answer 4

It's a revolver man, 6 of one, half dozen of the other. Among the popular manufacturers of revolvers such as S&W, Ruger, Taurus, etc. the quality is always there.

The design is simple and most differences are subtle. You can't go wrong with any of these manufacturer's revolvers.

Handle a few different ones and figure out which has the best feel for you, depending on your purposes you might like to get a different frame type. If it's something for concealed carry or self-defence, you might like to get the nice lightweight ones, small frame. But if you're planning to use it to shoot on the range a lot, you might want to get a heavier framed version, cushions the recoil better and you'll probably get better accuracy out of it.

I'd reccomend you check out something from Taurus though, their revolvers are right up there in quality and the price for similar products to the American ones is quite a bit cheaper.

Answer 5

My first handgun was a GP100 4" that I bought to carry for a reserve police unit. It's never let me down and built like a tank. Only drawback is it's a bit heavy.

Answer 6

I have several Rugers in forty-something caliber. Despite my aversion to bores between 22 and 40, I've come close to buying one on more than one occasion, but never found one with a trigger I liked. Other than that, they seem to be fine handguns, especially for the price.

Answer 7

Great gun for home defense or a a sidearm when hunting medium sized game. I WOULD NOT CHOOSE THIS WEAPON AS MY PRIMARY BIG GAME WEAPON because it's effective range is less than 50 yards!! It is, however, a suitable gun for finishing off a downed animal in the medium sized range. For bears, moose, elk or wild boar, I'd want nothing less than a .44 magnum

Answer 8

I think it is one of the two or three best medium-large frame revolvers on the market today.

BTW, I happen to think the .357 Magnum to be the best fighting cartridge around.

Doc

Answer 9

A good choice. Plenty of stopping power and penetration without breaking your wrist. I have a Ruger .44 Magnum. It is probably more gun than anyone needs (unless you're hunting Rhinos, LOL).

Answer 10

I've owned one for 20 years. It has a six inch barrel, and is my favorite handgun. It's nickname of course, is ol' reliable. I can out shoot my brother with his 9mm and 45 and it drives him nuts. You won't regret that purchase!!