New Ruger - The Firearms Forum

01brian · 11-16-2012, 08:55 PM

Finally got my revolver. I went thinking 44 mag, but came out with a 357. I'm very happy. Its the Ruger GP100. You know, they were selling stuff like hotcakes. The redhawk I was looking at before was gone, the blackhawk gone. They had the alaskan 44 mag, but Frankly it seemed a bit overkill

at this time...although, if I could find one for a deal, I would consider it in the future as well.

I'm hoping to get out this weekend and see how she goes.
Not so good at pictures, but here they are! hahaha...did the preview...not sure if thats my feet! my boots are tan LOL

woolleyworm · 11-16-2012, 08:59 PM

Love it !! SS is my choice too and the GP's are stout and as rugged as they come.

76Highboy · 11-16-2012, 09:06 PM

Nice. I am jealous and that is a great revolver. You can't wear a Ruger out in 3 generations so it will give you good service. That longer barrel is great for hunting small game like rabbits and ground squirrels. Also I hope you try some 100 yard shots with it. With that barrel length you will be impressed. Also, that gun with a nice 125 JHP is a great round for self defense and the recoil won't be too bad. It's a round my wife is comfortable shooting.

Good job Brian.

01brian · 11-16-2012, 09:11 PM

Thank You Both very much!

Ya, i was really wondering about the long barrel, but they had no 4.2's or 5.5's in stock...He went to the computer and nothing...and this is a pretty good sized store too. I had figured the run up was on semi-autos and rifles, but revolvers were going quick....they sold 2 other 38's while I was there today. SOooo...I kept looking at it...and I just fell in love. I decided when I get a concealed carry, its going to be smaller anyways and hammerless. So I got the big boy

I think this is my favorite one so far

I wish i could take better pictures...its lots nicer in real life.

firefighter1635 · 11-17-2012, 10:27 AM

I love that gun!

aa1911 · 11-17-2012, 10:41 AM

yep. that's our 'door greeter', I also usually keep it with 125gn magtechs.

GP100 is a great gun, even with my 4" barrel they're tack drivers and are the strongest revolver out there IMO, not to mention well balanced. The hogue grip is a great addition, put one on my own also

Both my ruger .357's came with phenomenal triggers but if you want to make them even better, here's a great youtard video that I used to make mine even smoother.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuqticFg9q8

Appliancedude · 11-17-2012, 10:50 AM

I'll add another, GREAT GUN. I got mine about 6 months ago. I have the shorter barrel, and blued. I love this gun!

Rogeritall · 11-17-2012, 01:13 PM

Very nice... At least the with the longer barrel it will make you a great hunting gun as well. Heck with the right loads, you could easily hunt Deer with it... I took a fairly large buck in 2005 with a .357mag with 180 grain hollow points. Dropped it in its tracks.

gvw3 · 11-17-2012, 01:48 PM

I have always loved that gun. Some day I will get one. 357 mag is a lot easier to shoot than the 44. The ammo is a lot cheaper also. I have a 44 mag Blackhawk and it cost a lot to shoot it.

01brian · 11-17-2012, 03:40 PM

We all went out today...the family. I love that gun! My wife loves it too!! Lol...i have no ammo left. I got to say, I am really happy! Thanks for all the comments

I do believe we will be getting one for her as well

76Highboy · 11-17-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 01brian

We all went out today...the family. I love that gun! My wife loves it too!! Lol...i have no ammo left. I got to say, I am really happy! Thanks for all the comments

I do believe we will be getting one for her as well

That is a good gun for her. You should have her hold the SP101. That is a great gun and may fit her smaller hands a little better. The SP101 is easy to conceal too.

01brian · 11-17-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

That is a good gun for her. You should have her hold the SP101. That is a great gun and may fit her smaller hands a little better. The SP101 is easy to conceal too.

right on! That's a great idea...we'll check those out. She loved the mini 14 too...im really low on ammo now.

Rugermanws · 11-20-2012, 10:03 PM

You can't do any better than the 357. 38 specials are cheap if you want to take a break and save some money. I own 3; a Colt Python, a 6 inch Smith 686, and a 4 inch Smith 686. I've retired the Python from use and mostly shoot the 686s now. I would like the Python to be handed down to my son or daughter once I've fired my last shot.

gunguy25 · 11-21-2012, 04:08 AM

Beautiful gun Love the Rugers.

11-16-2012, 08:55 PM	#1
01brian V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 331	New Ruger Finally got my revolver. I went thinking 44 mag, but came out with a 357. I'm very happy. Its the Ruger GP100. You know, they were selling stuff like hotcakes. The redhawk I was looking at before was gone, the blackhawk gone. They had the alaskan 44 mag, but Frankly it seemed a bit overkill at this time...although, if I could find one for a deal, I would consider it in the future as well. I'm hoping to get out this weekend and see how she goes. Not so good at pictures, but here they are! hahaha...did the preview...not sure if thats my feet! my boots are tan LOL Attached Images -->

11-16-2012, 08:59 PM	#2
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,883	Re: New Ruger Love it !! SS is my choice too and the GP's are stout and as rugged as they come. __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." .

11-16-2012, 09:06 PM	#3
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,962	Re: New Ruger Nice. I am jealous and that is a great revolver. You can't wear a Ruger out in 3 generations so it will give you good service. That longer barrel is great for hunting small game like rabbits and ground squirrels. Also I hope you try some 100 yard shots with it. With that barrel length you will be impressed. Also, that gun with a nice 125 JHP is a great round for self defense and the recoil won't be too bad. It's a round my wife is comfortable shooting. Good job Brian.

11-16-2012, 09:11 PM	#4
01brian V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 331	Re: New Ruger Thank You Both very much! Ya, i was really wondering about the long barrel, but they had no 4.2's or 5.5's in stock...He went to the computer and nothing...and this is a pretty good sized store too. I had figured the run up was on semi-autos and rifles, but revolvers were going quick....they sold 2 other 38's while I was there today. SOooo...I kept looking at it...and I just fell in love. I decided when I get a concealed carry, its going to be smaller anyways and hammerless. So I got the big boy I think this is my favorite one so far I wish i could take better pictures...its lots nicer in real life.

11-17-2012, 10:27 AM	#5
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: New Ruger I love that gun! __________________ "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." - Thomas Jefferson "The Constitution shall never be construed to prevent the people of the United States who are peaceable citizens from keeping their own arms." - Samuel Adams

11-17-2012, 10:41 AM	#6
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,113	Re: New Ruger yep. that's our 'door greeter', I also usually keep it with 125gn magtechs. GP100 is a great gun, even with my 4" barrel they're tack drivers and are the strongest revolver out there IMO, not to mention well balanced. The hogue grip is a great addition, put one on my own also Both my ruger .357's came with phenomenal triggers but if you want to make them even better, here's a great youtard video that I used to make mine even smoother. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuqticFg9q8 __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

11-17-2012, 10:50 AM	#7
Appliancedude Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The true northern Cal Posts: 1,562	Re: New Ruger I'll add another, GREAT GUN. I got mine about 6 months ago. I have the shorter barrel, and blued. I love this gun! __________________ It ain't broke it just lacks duct tape. The nice thing about opinions is everybody has one.

11-17-2012, 01:13 PM	#8
Rogeritall V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 173	Re: New Ruger Very nice... At least the with the longer barrel it will make you a great hunting gun as well. Heck with the right loads, you could easily hunt Deer with it... I took a fairly large buck in 2005 with a .357mag with 180 grain hollow points. Dropped it in its tracks. __________________ "Taking my gun away because I might shoot someone is like cutting my tongue out because I might yell `Fire!' in a crowded theater." -- Peter Venetoklis

11-17-2012, 01:48 PM	#9
gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,292	Re: New Ruger I have always loved that gun. Some day I will get one. 357 mag is a lot easier to shoot than the 44. The ammo is a lot cheaper also. I have a 44 mag Blackhawk and it cost a lot to shoot it. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

11-17-2012, 03:40 PM	#10
01brian V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 331	Re: New Ruger We all went out today...the family. I love that gun! My wife loves it too!! Lol...i have no ammo left. I got to say, I am really happy! Thanks for all the comments I do believe we will be getting one for her as well

11-20-2012, 10:03 PM	#13
Rugermanws V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: White Oak Pa Posts: 225	Re: New Ruger You can't do any better than the 357. 38 specials are cheap if you want to take a break and save some money. I own 3; a Colt Python, a 6 inch Smith 686, and a 4 inch Smith 686. I've retired the Python from use and mostly shoot the 686s now. I would like the Python to be handed down to my son or daughter once I've fired my last shot.

11-21-2012, 04:08 AM	#14
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: New Ruger Beautiful gun Love the Rugers.