We take all the hassle out of selling your gun. This is where I put the speed on and fired 25 rounds at five square and oblong steel plates at about 7 yards. These handles position your index finger just right for expert manipulation of the trigger. But the .44 caliber bore and five big drilled out cylinder chambers lighten its overall feel and the revolver balances nicely in the hand. Action: The GP100 may be fired by either cocking the hammer and subsequently pulling the trigger (a.k.a. [3] Blued steel or stainless steel finishes are available, with stainless model numbers preceded by a "K". I replied no looks okay to me action on the gun worked cylinder rotated did everything it was supposed to do 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. They just hold a special panache. It warms my heart to see Skeeter and Elmers names here in the pages of RevolverGuy. Hazmat is for powder and primers. The double-action pull was smooth but heavy at about 13 to 15 pounds. Considering that the .357 has taken every North American game animal from a han dgun many times over, yeah Id say that qualifies as versatile. This 35-oz. Now I just need to fit a silencer on it like I saw George Kennedy do in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot the other night. When I think one shot power from a handgun, .44spl isnt on the list, and then I think tool for personal defense, I dont look for something with less power and half the capacity of a 1911, unless its far lighter and smaller, and designed to be easy to carry. Only 1,145 were produced. Everything from powder puff .38 Specials to fire breathing .357 Mag Bear Loads, not to mention Shot Shells, etc. It was made stronger with the intent to fire an unlimited number of full-power .357 Magnum rounds. A soft lead 240-250 grain, 44 caliber SWC travelling at 900-1000 fps will do 95% of what a 44 caliber handgun is asked to do. Otherwise, it stinks for making precise shots (think indoors at home or indoor range). GP100 Features Unless and until there is an approved loading beyond the current SAAMI specs for this revolver, theres no need to push it. Very manageable. I agree. Back in 1990 I was working at a gun shop in Orlando Florida. 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. (And yeah, I shoot competitions sometimes with short-barreled revolvers. This is my first Ruger double action revolver. These arent bad guns, and they serve a purpose, but they arent nice guns, and they dont have the longevity of nicer guns. Transfer bar mechanism provides an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. And hard-cast 250gr Keiths. What makes a blackpowder cartridge introduced in 1907 so popular that new revolvers are still being chambered for it 110 years later? Many have asked, Why not just buy a .44 Magnum and shoot Specials in it? That can certainly be done and its difficult to explain to someone who only wants or can only afford just one gun. When S&W came out with the L-Frame to address the concerns about constant use of .357 Magnum ammo in K-Frame guns, Ruger followed suit in 1985 with the GP100. As I scrolled through the models I make it to the bottom of the page and there is a video there about this very model. Walgreens Pharmacy - 1371 METROPOLITAN AVE, Bronx, NY 10462. The gun loaded, fired and ejected everything I fed it. The brushed stainless finish was well done. Available in a wide array of models, the Ruger 44 Special for sale are affordable revolvers with exceptional quality and performance. CapArms Question of the Day: Is Your Kids School a Gun Free Zone? It has always featured a fully adjustable rear sight and a ramped front sight, plus a full-underlug barrel in 3-, 4.2- and 6-inch lengths. But they do add a level of panache with their handsome color and grain. Yes,. Barrel lengths: 2.5 inches (64mm), 3 inches (76mm), 4 inches (100mm), 4.2 inches (110mm), 5 inches (130mm), and 6 inches (150mm). 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. (Bob Mundon I aint.). The .44 Special GP100 fits nicely in an El Paso Saddlery Threepersons crossdraw made for a 4-inch S&W N-frame. SOLD !! Just couldnt pass the deal up for this brand new Revolver. You forget that for 2 decades the .357 magnum was the most powerful han dgun in the world (as inspector Callahan used to say). Theyre smooth in front and back with stippling on the sides. No offense to Super Redhawk owners but I absolutely hate that barrel sticking out of a barrel thing they have going. I put 20 of those through the gun with no ill effects. Steven Tracy is a retired police officer after 30 years of service and has been a firearms enthusiast since birth. That included 200- and 240-grain LSWC, LSWCHP and jacketed hollowpoints from several manufacturers, as well as my own home-cast boolits. Its comfortable to shoot, not too big and provides plenty of punch with a variety of loads. Even after lots of polishing and shimming, its not in the same league. I polished the trigger group to a mirror finish in a half hour with help from a Youtube video Looks like it was Doug Wesson that started the legend. Thanks! The S&W 69 is a good shooter. But the 29s just a S&W. Ace. Compared to the easy shooting 200-grain factory Federal Load, the Hornady round made the GP100 feel like a different beast entirely. .30-30 is about all youll get. This gun is so close to a .44 Magnum it might as well be one. I could always see it before it completely came out, so just a press with my finger put it back in. It affords easy purchase with either one hand or two. [7], GP100 (KGP-161) with opened cylinder and .357 Magnum ammunition, Ruger GP100 revolver adjustable rear sight. Operating days this week: everyday. The fully adjustable rear sight is wide and includes a white outline in its notch. (l.) A large, push-button cylinder-release latch is . Looking forward to hearing more from you here. I reload, and 44 spl is a lot more fun to reload and shoot than 44 mag. 44 spec is such an outstanding round for those who have fired a 44 mag next to a 44 spec, you know what I mean. truly Special. well, they stink compared to a decent S&W. http://www.handgunhunt.com/promo/membership/features/readNewArticle.php?oid=65. Hows it compare to the Charter Arms 44 spcl? Maybe its just legend, but what han dgun would you have carried in brown bear country in 1948? Geoff, that .50 BMG pistol literally made me quote Pam Poovey. Unfortunately, shoving a .30-06 into a Contender is a great way to make a pipe bomb. Black Hills of South Dakota. As Hannibal said the trigger fix is easy. But, then, Ive been dithering. 2) something about the front sight is too high or that there's a gap under the blade, and that it wander from . The GP100 is no exception. I think a 28 to 30 oz .44 Special 5-shot revolver is achievable without resorting to aluminum alloys in the frame. Despite near declarations of death several times over the decades, the .44 Special has risen again and again. .44 Special +P..I like the sound of that. As far as which is the more versatile caliber, according to my reloading manuals, the .44 Magnum/Special takes the cake. Recently, a seven shot version in .327 Federal Magnum has been offered. The problem would be someone loading a cylinder of these into an aluminum airweight or 100-year-old revolver. On another forum they said this one has lots of problems. And five factory fresh boxes of Gold Dot 230gr GDHP the stuff that says Special, not Magnum.. Im curious as to why the preference for Ruger over SW? Skelton wrote about the scarcity of revolvers chambered for the .44 Special during his younger days. I think that will help guide the caliber selection. GP100 . It just pulls through its travel smoothly. 2022 Ruger TALO Catalog All 10/22 American FAST, FREE shipping over $80! With this grip peg, a rounded or squared grip could be used in differing lengths, configurations and materials. [5], The GP100 is manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle, .44 Special, and 10mm Auto calibers. Still Prefer the 44 mag guns as the capability of firing both magnum and Special ammo however the 44 special firearms can be had in lighter guns (Charter Arms) if one wanted to CCW since the gun is very lite weight and small. I then worked through a 30-round combat course that started with point shooting at 3 yards and ended with barricade shooting at 15 yards. The .44 Special Ruger GP100 is a 5-shot woods gun that can also serve as a concealed carry revolver with serious power. Currently there is no official 44 Special +P standard. 99 percent of the rounds through my .357 are .38, but I still like having the option. However, the police revolver was singing its swan song, as the move by the military that year to a high-capacity 9mm prompted American law enforcement agencies to re-examine their sidearm needs and start converting to wondernines.. What I and other enthusiasts craved: a modern big-bore revolver dedicated to the cartridge and only that cartridge. They retired to a log cabin and my dad had his own range. Then they switch back to a medium bore with less power. The other big speed-assisting factor: the GP100s sights. If you have any thoughts please let me know. Stainless 3" (custom polished with Match Champion stocks), the Jeff Quinn . The GP100 .44 Spl.s accuracy ranged from average to very good. At about 755 fps with 310 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) at the muzzle, it didnt set the world on fire, but it was a starting place for shooters who liked to roll their own for better performance. I used new .44 Special brass, Federal No. Fired one, don't own one. When the cylinder is closed and the gun is at the point of firing, the cylinder crane is locked into the frame at the front and rear of the crane and by the cylinder lock at the bottom of the crane opening. That said, while I like .44spl I like guns that can do both (just like I would prefer own a .357 magnum to a .38 only). Many fans followed his lead and had their .357s converted to .44 Special as well. They just plain work. Must function properly and shoot. Easily fixed with Loc-tite. Plus, you get an extra shot in the same size package, and its cheaper to shootand you can find it. As far as bear country, Id carry then the same thing I do today. But for the same reasons the .38 Special didnt disappear when the .357 Magnum was introduced, the .44 Special survives too. A factory .44 Special +P would be a great designation. Several good four-shot groups were ruined by flyersmy fault, not the guns. Steve, I owe you a beer sometime. Its unique feature was a grip peg that allowed a wrap around grip (when made of rubber type material it gave even more cushioning effect) that could be conformed into a square butt style for police service/target shooting or a round butt style for concealment in a short barrel version. The Price for a Ruger GP100 has increased in cost by $10.51 in 2023 compared to 2022. Ruger revolvers, OTOH, are tanks and you can likely run em hot as you want. Published Jan. 15, 2021 Updated Oct. 20, 2021. Ruger continues down the .44 Special trail with a stubby 3 barreled version of their GP100 chambered to hold five rounds in an unfluted cylinder. More isnt always better. The Ruger GP100 .44 Special is a sizable, powerful-looking gun. It just isnt sanctioned. The SAAMI pressure limit for the 44 Special is 15,500 psi. A rifle. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Disassembly of integrated subassemblies requires no special tools and allows for easy maintenance and assembly. Great suggestions on the loads, Ace! Although the stainless-steel revolver features the Ruger family brushed satin finish, its a working gun look, without much fine polish. The .44 Special being a perfect example of what they can do. Im planning on buying a GP100, now the hard part is deciding between this one or the 4.2 .357. The Ruger GP100 is a double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and has a 5 round cylinder. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. It shoulda, coulda, woulda Jesus people, it is what it is! 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. 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. Now I have to decide which one I want more, and its a tough call. 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. Originally chambered in .357 Magnum in 1985, the medium frame GP100 was a new version of Rugers Security Six/Service Six/Speed Six handgun. And it really tames heavy .44 spc loads. walnut handles and brass bead front sight! 1761. A green fiber optic front sight is easy to pick up and makes for fast target acquisition. But enough to require a larger frame or less metal in critical areas. I was saving for a Colt Python with 4 inch carry Barrel in stainless steel or the royal blue. All the badassitude of his son, none of the whining or borderline retardation. Q44-SBS bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 12:05 AM and ends at 11:50 PM. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. It just pulls through its travel smoothly. That 240-grain LSWC bullet I cast at home on top of 7.6 grains of Unique is pushing right at 1,000fps. With the added material behind the hammer, this revolver is much more comfortable and capable of taking quick follow-up shots than the Colt 1873. Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. At 21 feet, cocked for each shot, this Ruger easily kept ten shots in the x-ring of a B27 target. With the exception of the two pelvis shots in the 7- and 8-rings, the rest of the shots stayed within the 9-, 10- and X-rings of the white inset within the target. . I was scrolling through the models and apparently the 3" version that I have has been discontinued. not so much. The test gun came in a sturdy, gray plastic case with a safety cable lock, a disassembly pin, the owners manual and some other printed literature. The same is true with the 45 Colt. The GP100 series, instead, used a small rectangular "peg" grip large enough to enclose the hammer spring and strut. He designed it from a 44 special I believe it was an L frame 5 shot with 6-inch barrel he was using and hand loaded it until the ballistic became very very good for hunting. That load will usually exceed the SAAMI pressure limits slightly but is perfectly safe in any modern Revolver chambered in 44 Special. it is for liability/safety reasons. Id bet that maybe 2 more elk have been killed with the .357 magnum handgun than were killed by unicorn horns. 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. I didnt develop a pet load for this gun. But Buffalo Bore, Corbon, and DoubleTap offer some very potent .44 Special loads I would not hesitate to carry for defensive use. Ruger continued the Blackhawk for several years as a standard cataloged .44 Special and they later produced Bisley and Vaquero versions as well (in both blue and stainless steel). His father and grandfather were shooters and collectors before him, so its pretty much in his DNA. Many handloaders duplicate that load and do so without harming their guns or creating dangerous cartridges. SPECIFICATIONS: Model Number: 1761 Caliber: 44 Special Grips: Hogue Monogrip Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. The same is true with .45 Colt. I would not buy another Smith & Wesson revolver with that crime-against-nature, POS, internal lock. Old Skeeter, for sure. UPC: 736676017614 . Steves firearms interests lean toward blued steel and walnut, while nickel-plating, ivory handles, and tasteful engraving make him even happier. And the fiber front sight is perfect, if you happen to be in exactly the right lighting. It features all-stainless-steel construction along with the traditional click-adjustable rear sight. Itd be great if it was right after meeting at the range and firing your 250-gr Keiths out of your new Model 69! Nice write up. Extra 15% off $40+ vitamins. https://rosesturnblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/kiritsugu-bang.jpg?w=1200, The T/C Contender is/was available in .45/70 and its successor (way back when) the .444 Marlin. The grips are boring, but they work well. On screen it was shown as a .30-06 handgun. Second place went to the Federal ammunition at 1.65 inches. 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). Then again, Im the guy who will eventually buy a T/C Encore just so that I could shoot .30-06 out of a handgun. Ruger recently introduced some exciting new products, especially handguns. 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. The guns were all stainless, chambered in .357 Magnum, had 4 inch barrels, serial numbers with "NRA" prefixes, and rosewood grip inserts engraved with "NRA". The beauty of the .44SPL is that it isnt a magnum. Damn it, Steve. 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. The 44 magnum was developed by a man named Elmer Keith. Gorgeous! From old guns (he has fired the 300+ year-old Blunderbuss that hangs above his fireplace) to the latest wondergun handguns, rifles, and shotguns he likes them all. The old style GP100 rubber grips with wood inserts feel great in the hand and handle the 44 Special recoil with ease. Ruger reasoned that his customers could just shoot Specials out of his big Magnum gun. Walking through the thick woods, driving a tractor around, or just sitting down to sight in a rifle was found to be much easier with a weak side crossdraw instead of a strong side holster. Up close, I fired with just my strong hand and then just my support hand. Its interesting that Ruger came to market with this stainless steel .44 Special GP100 with a short barrel. Ive found one example of a .357magnum handgun taking an elk, an immature cow elk at 50 feet. When they do bring it out, I will have one to go with my Marlin 1894P. My mind stretches back to that old Model 24, all those years ago, and I shake my head. The top strap of the Ruger in .44SPL was actually slightly thicker than the Model 29. This is, after all, about the .44 Special. Smaller and lighter than the Super Blackhawk .44 Magnums, half came with 4 5/8 barrels and the other half with 5 barrels. With a 36-ounce handgun, you need a heavy-duty belt, so I chose one from Versacarry made of double-ply leather. I really like the 44S&W Spl cartridge and this one caught my eye. For those who love handloads its absolutely ideal. For test ammunition in .44 Special, I went with four factory loads from Black Hills, Federal, Hornady and Sig Sauer. I think after all these years I may have to purchase a new Ruger GP100 and 44 special. Then again, Im the guy who will eventually buy a T/C Encore just so that I could shoot .30-06 out of a handgun.. $735.00 LC9S-TTP Truglo #3272. Also, Id bet at least a hundred elk have been killed in this country by 9mm pis tols, although I doubt legally. The .44 cylinder holes and bore were lighter than the .357 version. Ruger is TALO's largest special edition partner. Single Action), or by merely pulling the trigger when the hammer is not cocked (a.k.a. Its built like a tank, and remains one of the easiest revolvers to disassemble and maintain (although most of users never need to). Also a fantastic carbine round. https://charterfirearms.com/collections/bulldog/products/74442-44-target-bulldog-with-4-2-barrel. The Ruger is the purer choice, of course. But Model 24s are hard to find. Up to 50% off clearance. Its nice having the option of shooting crazy full house magnum loads or tamer/cheaper rounds. I used a modified isosceles stance with a two-handed hold and just put the glowing green fiber-optic front sight on each plate as I stroked the double-action trigger. Their factories have the ability to take an idea to reality quickly. Yes, the forcing cone would become an issue with really hot loads over time. The 44 Special is being held back by overly cautious industry standards. same reason I wont buy a .38 spl. DeSantis makes a nice thumb break pancake that allows easy carry under a cover shirt. Doing my best not to go there. Lately, the .40 S&W has been awash in a stormy sea of unflattering ink. This thing would look awesome on the rack next to the Desert Eagle and the Raging Judge. It proved an excellent combination for both speed and precision shooting. Standing from the draw. The Jeff Quinn Memorial Ruger GP100 44S&W Special is a nice Revolver. MAN, dude shoulda sold you some damn periods, instead of that line of BS. As a reloader deciding on the caliber isnt going to be easy, but I dont think either one would be a bad pick. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. If so, whats wrong with a 38 or 44 special length cylinder, in a shorter, stronger frame, with a slightly longer barrel, firing full house magnum loads, as opposed to a magnum length frame and cylinder with a correspondingly shorter barrel of the same overall firearm length? 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