I know Im late to the party on this post, I just recently found revolverguy and its really nice to see a dedicated revolver site. CapArms Question of the Day: Is Your Kids School a Gun Free Zone? The front sight has a green fiber-optic insert that is protected in a ramp-style housing dovetailed into the upper barrel rib. Keith and his contemporaries smirked at the .357 Magnum because they knew they had something superlative in the .44 cartridge they enjoyed. either way, its not an edc weapon, its for hunting and killing paper for me. In Iowa, I have to have a 4 barrel before I can take it hunting. 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. Their factories have the ability to take an idea to reality quickly. I wonder how much it would improve with a Wolff spring kit? GP100. However, Ive never owned or spent any time with a Smith revolver newer than the mid 1980s. Compare that to the soul-stealing .45 ACP and youll soon see the .44 Specials superiority. Both of mine lost their cylinder-thumbpiece (even with locktite). Rather not ruin a gun just to shoot a hot load. The Ruger American Pistol can now be had as a compact version in .45 ACP. What we need is an industry sanctioned higher pressure loading that is appropriate for modern guns but still far below the extreme pressure levels of the 44 magnum. And so down the rabbit hole we go. 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. The GP100 in .44 Special reminds me why. The .44 Special offers that advantage, and the Ruger GP100 is an excellent vehicle for it. 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. Both of these numbers give totally reliable primer ignition. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. That 77/357 is totally indifferent to the ammo it is fed, unlike lever guns that I have had. 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.. 3 sixguns. Walgreens Pharmacy - 1371 METROPOLITAN AVE, Bronx, NY 10462. These handles position your index finger just right for expert manipulation of the trigger. (And yeah, I shoot competitions sometimes with short-barreled revolvers. Great work! plus if I have the wild hair I can run the .44 special rounds thru the same revolver. Too space-gun looking. HAVE A 44 SPECIAL GP 100 AND WONT SHOOT GOLD DOT 200 GRAIN ANY ONE KNOW SOMETHING I DONT KNOW THANKS, 2016 to 2023 RevolverGuy.com, All Rights Reserved, RG101: Revolver Grasp, or How to Hold a Revolver. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Appears very well made. The short-barreled Model 69 arrives tomorrow. Skeltons load produced more energy than the hottest load in the Black Hills catalog. The loops and speed strip worked well. Thats what you get when working a quantum physics problem and blogging at the same time. GP100 models are available with fixed or adjustable sights. Double action still kept all shots in the ten ring. Im late to the game here. 250g Hornady XTP over 25g of Lil Gun in a 45 Colt case will give you an average fps of 1434 with a 7.5 barrel on a Super Red Hawk chambered for 454 Casull/45 Colt. Ive been a Ruger fan for a long time. The classic Skeeter Load is a 240-250 grain LSWC with 7.5 grains of Unique in a 44 Special casing. Ruger revolvers, OTOH, are tanks and you can likely run em hot as you want. 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. $0.00 Ruger 10/22 Lite Contractor Yellow. Looking online, it also produces more than the hottest loads from Winchester, Speer, Remington, Hornady, and Buffalo Bore. That said, Ive been lusting after a 4.2 Redhawk .44 magnum because as much as I love my V-Comp (and I do LOVE it) I hate that its very limited in the strength of ammo I can shoot in it. Im good to guns, but I do expect them to work, hard at times. But there are plenty of long barreled .44s available and Lipseys has already come forth with a blued steel 5-inch version. I find everything about an SW revolver to be more refined, especially the trigger. Anyway, Ruger could clean up that trigger a bit but still, kudos for having the guts to produce the GP100 44! version of the Ruger GP100 came out, most American police officers. I have added the Wolff kit as well as the spacer washers. The GP100 has proven itself as a robust revolver over the years. All of these models use the same thickness on the solid frame and double latching system as used on the heavy .44 Magnum. The Colt Dragoon, which it barely beat. This Ruger may be what I get instead. My standard .44 Spl. 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. Typically a 240 Grain SWC (Keith Style of Course) at 1200-1250 fps. Its comfortable to shoot, not too big and provides plenty of punch with a variety of loads. Ace, I like the idea of the compact GP grip on this gun, and agree a 5 would be a neat addition. Ace. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. ..but at least your neighbor would know that you are shooting a gp100. 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle, https://rosesturnblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/kiritsugu-bang.jpg?w=1200, https://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/docs/BigGameRegs.pdf, http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/dissolving_the_myth.htm, http://www.black-hills.com/product-category/new-pistol-ammo/. The Dan Wesson patent (U.S. Patent 3,683,535) was granted in 1972 and Ruger's patent (U.S. Patent 4,625,445) was granted in 1986. The heavy-duty sixgun could be had in blued or brushed stainless steel finishes, and through the years, it has been chambered in .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .327 Federal Magnum and .22 LR. Must function properly and shoot. Quote of the Day: The Unintended Consequences of Universal Background Checks? But a 200gr. Though my rear sight pin also kept coming out. It can be loaded to be far more powerful than the stoutest .44 Magnums. Federal 200gr Semi Wadcutter Hollowpoints. The GP100 .44 Spl.s accuracy ranged from average to very good. Its time we filled that enormous gap between the performance of the 44 Special and the 44 magnum with a sanctioned 44 Special +P. In short, there s a lot of steel on the Ruger GP100 for just the .44 Spl. But what really sets this new revolver apart from all of the other current GP100s is the fact that the smooth-sided cylinder only holds five rounds. Smith & Wessons Triplelock came out in 1908 as the .44 Hand Ejector 1st Model New Century revolver and earned its nickname due to the third locking mechanism on its crane. Extra 15% off $40+ vitamins. Originally chambered in .357 Magnum in 1985, the medium frame GP100 was a new version of Rugers Security Six/Service Six/Speed Six handgun. 357 is a keeper. He was a certified firearms instructor for his department for 28 years. Seems that might warrant a mention in the article?? Cooking up Hornady 180gr XTPs today. WTF happened to you? The fully adjustable rear sight is wide and includes a white outline in its notch. 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. Hows it compare to the Charter Arms 44 spcl? It features all-stainless-steel construction along with the traditional click-adjustable rear sight. Keep the good, informative reviews coming! There are some ammunition manufacturers that squeeze the highest possible performance out of the 44 Special while staying within the SAAMI limits but for the most part, even the best 44 Special loadings fall short of the cartridges tremendous performance potential in modern, strong guns. Locate FFL 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). Shoot a bear with an underpenetrating load and youre libel to just piss him off. 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. mil-sup. It affords easy purchase with either one hand or two. Because of these features, the GP100 series is widely described as one of the strongest medium frame revolvers ever made. 2) something about the front sight is too high or that there's a gap under the blade, and that it wander from . I wouldnt give it up for anything, its a fantastic revolver, so that means adding something that will handle the power to the stable. Unless and until there is an approved loading beyond the current SAAMI specs for this revolver, theres no need to push it. Only downside of the Contender, is that you cant actually shove a .30-06 round into it. Looking forward to hearing more from you here. Factory loaded 44 Special cartridges are notoriously anemic. According to one of Skeltons articles from 1969, this load has a velocity of about 940 fps. 1) chamber holes may all be different diam's, perhaps all 5 of them. Most of the rounds hovered around the 3-inch mark for a five-round group at 25 yards off a bag. The mind reels with the possibilities . The bulldog prefers mild to medium loads. Thanks! DeSantis makes a nice thumb break pancake that allows easy carry under a cover shirt. Not so great: the pin keeping the rear sight in place kept drifting out after 30 or 40 shots. Of course, I really did this just as an experiment. It just pulls through its travel smoothly. 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. Once the larger magnums came about they were of course much better options. Maybe its just legend, but what han dgun would you have carried in brown bear country in 1948? Stay tuned for my review (coming soon at a RevolverGuy website near you!) I already own and love Rugers .357 mag GP100, I definitely need/want this Special version. Great suggestions on the loads, Ace! I only ran three as a test after reading that Lil Gun could have very detrimental effects on the forcing cone. Many fans followed his lead and had their .357s converted to .44 Special as well. Because the front sight is dovetailed into the stainless matte stainless steel barrel, it can be replaced with a gold dot or a tritium night sight. Single Action), or by merely pulling the trigger when the hammer is not cocked (a.k.a. View all posts by Steven Tracy, The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. My love affair with Ruger's Compact GP100 began in earnest back at the turn of the century with the purchase of a now discontinued model KGPF-330. Ive got plenty of jacketed 225gr and 240gr bullets. Im still on the prowl for some nice grips to replace the neoprene however. From old guns (he has fired the 300+ year-old Blunderbuss that hangs above his fireplace) to the lastest wondergun handguns, rifles, and shotguns he likes them all. With this grip peg, a rounded or squared grip could be used in differing lengths, configurations and materials. 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. The GP100 was designed as a six shot, 357 Magnum (also accepts .38 Special) service revolver and .357 remains the most popular caliber. Ordered one the first day I found them available (Momma said I could). The revolver's robust, unfluted cylinder holds five rounds of fight-stopping .44 Spl. My experience with 2 Charter Bulldogs is: Brutal to shoot with anything resembling a defensive load. The textured Hogue grip promotes better control of this revolver when firing one-handed. For a straight walled case, the case is merely a gasket. Its well executed, with no rough edges or gross tool marks. 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. For me standard strength 240 grainers are fine for most things, they are no slouch after all, but knowing you cant shoot the BIG boom stuff without risking damaging or destroying it makes me crazy. Standing from the draw. This holster is half pancake and half tunnel loop, and it does a great job of concealing and distributing the weight of a big revolver. For this new take on the GP100, Ruger chose a black rubber Hogue Monogrip with pebbled texturing for traction. 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. A smaller, more versatile gun. [5], In 2016, a limited edition National Rifle Association variant of the GP100 was available from the Friends of NRA through a fundraising raffle. Then they switch back to a medium bore with less power. Whether you have the polished stainless steel model or the beautifully blued version, the Ruger GP100 is built with great care and attention to detail. Yes, the forcing cone would become an issue with really hot loads over time. Nice write up. cartridge, just about as much as there is on my Model 29. The Jeff Quinn Memorial Ruger GP100 44S&W Special is a nice Revolver. The 44 magnum was developed by a man named Elmer Keith. Disassembly of integrated subassemblies requires no special tools and allows for easy maintenance and assembly. The Ruger GP100 .44 Special is a sizable, powerful-looking gun. Cross country moose/elk hunting/backpacking goodness. 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. When they do bring it out, I will have one to go with my Marlin 1894P. This newest Ruger GP100 variant has a versatile 3-inch barrel, and to further enhance the durability of the already strong design, it has an unfluted, five-shot cylinder with locking notches offset between the chambers. The five-shot GP100 in .44 Special would make a great all-around revolver for a whole lot of people. 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. Its interesting that Ruger came to market with this stainless steel .44 Special GP100 with a short barrel. The GP100 was originally introduced in 1986 and chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-round capacity. The 44 Special is being held back by overly cautious industry standards. Welcome aboard Steve, and thanks for a great review of this classic cartridge, and the new launch platform for it. But .44 Special aficionados always want more. Sadly, Ruger didnt do that here (eg, no fluting on the cylinder), but it can be done. This was a stout, sharply recoiling load. 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. Also a fantastic carbine round. Unfortunately, it would also chamber in a 38 S&W cylinder which produces about a third of the pressure of a 9mm. Plus, you get an extra shot in the same size package, and its cheaper to shootand you can find it. Q44-SBS bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated) The Q44-SBS bus (Select Bus Bronx Zoo Via Main St) has 31 stops departing from Merrick Bl/Archer Av and ending in E 180 St/Devoe Av. The limited loads, heavy recoil, and large frame were the downfall of the 41 Mag for LE. But, for the same reason that revolvers are still made in .38 Special, even though that round will fire in a .357 Magnum, the .44 Special round carries on, even though it can be fired from a .44 Magnum as well. 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. Ive got one of these. My mind stretches back to that old Model 24, all those years ago, and I shake my head. The same thing dick Casull did with the 45 Colt turning it into the 454 Casull cartridge these were all 45 Colt cartridges before Dick Casull made it into the actual link cartridge that you have today he started with the 45 Colt and by loading it and overloading it he came up with the ballistics he wanted and then either Smith & Wesson or Ruger designed a cylinder for it for him. It just pulls through its travel smoothly. It took multiple shots. Its too bad that happened, because the GP100 was reinforced in all the necessary areas to handle a steady diet of .357 Magnum loads, and the medium magnum was a proven fight-stopper. Having a gun that fires multiple chamberings is a sound idea and a concrete way of looking at things, especially if cost keeps one from purchasing multiple firearms. Gun Review: Colt King Cobra .357 Revolver, Gun Review: Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum Revolver, Gun Review: Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter in .44 Magnum, Self-Defense Revolvers: Speed Strips vs. Speedloaders. There are a few things that make this double-action revolver a fairly quick, accurate revolver. Thanks. 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. Now I have to decide which one I want more, and its a tough call. For this review, we requested a .357 Mag./.38 Special GP100 in stainless steel with a 4.2" barrel from the good folks at Ruger. this has the makings of a great novel! More than that, the .44 Spl. 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. Ruger delivered. Keith and Phil Sharpe were much more involved with the development of the 357 Magnum which was a pet project of Doug Wesson. And the fiber front sight is perfect, if you happen to be in exactly the right lighting. Steves firearms interests lean toward blued steel and walnut, while nickel-plating, ivory handles, and tasteful engraving make him even happier. Otherwise, it stinks for making precise shots (think indoors at home or indoor range). The single-action trigger breaks closer to 4 pounds, with the same grit preset. With either handloads or factory cartridges, the .44 Special GP100 can be fired all day long without punishing your palms with excessive recoil. 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. I have two Vaqueros - a 44 mag, and a 44 spl "Sheriffs", plus my GP100 44 spl 5-shot. And it really tames heavy .44 spc loads. The .44 Special GP100 has a good, smooth trigger double action. Ive somehow managed to destroy a .22 Charter Arms revolver, a .38, and a .44 special, on the same diet and mantainence as those SWs. But why are some experts convinced 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme. In beefy revolvers such as the N-Frame S&W Hand Ejectors or Colt New Service, the .44 Specials potential could be realized and loads worked up to handle man or beast. There wasnt a lot of wording stamped or etched on the gun, which I find tasteful. Shooting and discussing the new Ruger GP100 in .44 Special. Ruger KGP-141 with speed loaders of .357 ammunition. I was scrolling through the models and apparently the 3" version that I have has been discontinued. . MFG: Ruger. That said, Black Hills Ammunition disagrees with you. The stock grips are made of Santoprene, a soft, chemical resistant elastomer that helps absorb the recoil of firing. Compared to the easy shooting 200-grain factory Federal Load, the Hornady round made the GP100 feel like a different beast entirely. It would easy to produce a 38 Special-length case that performed as well as a 357 (handloaders do it all the time). My 357 is now so pretty I almost hate to shoot it. 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. Ruger had previously released .44 Special chambered GP100 revolvers in stainless steel with a 3-inch barrel and in blued steel with a 5-inch barrel (which was a Lipsey's Exclusive along with matching .327 Magnum and .357 Magnum versions with handsome walnut stocks). [5], The GP100 is manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle, .44 Special, and 10mm Auto calibers. But Skeeter knew that a lighter weight, smaller frame .44 Special was easier to carry out in the field for days at a time. The barrels full underlug protects the non-rotating ejector rod. But for the same reasons the .38 Special didnt disappear when the .357 Magnum was introduced, the .44 Special survives too. 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). Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Recently, a seven shot version in .327 Federal Magnum has been offered. I think they must have heard Ace talking! I like it. There is a certain gravitas to the .44 Special that is apparent to those who treasure history and respect those who blazed the trail. New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. The Ruger GP100 features modern grip designs into a centuries-old action. The beauty of the .44SPL is that it isnt a magnum. Despite near declarations of death several times over the decades, the .44 Special has risen again and again. Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. The five-shot GP100 in .44 Special would make a great all-around revolver for a whole lot of people. I just wish S&W would produce an L frame 44 spec. The Don Hume holster kept the gun secure and out of the way until I needed it, and reholstering was easy. I think that will help guide the caliber selection. Most of the time, they tend to stand in for bolt guns that do the job a whole lot better. ------------------------ Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own private shooting range and property by trained professionals for. Youre so right P&P, weve had .38 Special +P loads that reasonable people understand should never be fired in late 19th Century or early 20th Century .38 Special revolvers. This newest Ruger GP100 variant has a versatile 3-inch barrel, and to further enhance the durability of the already strong design, it has an unfluted, five-shot cylinder with locking notches offset between the chambers. Fixed sight models are designated by a "F" suffix model number. This 35-oz. 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. This rugged build makes the GP100 so attractive as a medium-plus-sized revolver in a large-bore caliber. Theyre smooth in front and back with stippling on the sides. 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. I admire, use and load for both types but admittedly my preference falls toward big, heavy, slow moving chunks of lead for most purposes. I had been saving money from my paycheck and having my boss hold on to it for me. He also wrote prolifically about firearms, combining guns with his southwest lifestyle in a manner that was superbly entertaining. The closest holster still in the Don Hume line is the Model 721, which is a full pancake-type design. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. I could always see it before it completely came out, so just a press with my finger put it back in. The .44 Special can do that quite well. An up-scaled version of this grip is provided on the Ruger GP100 in .44 Special, and it is the best big-bore revolver grip I have experienced. Id bet that maybe 2 more elk have been killed with the .357 magnum handgun than were killed by unicorn horns. Very manageable. 99 percent of the rounds through my .357 are .38, but I still like having the option. 7. Im also getting 491 ft lbs from 200 gr .45ACP at 1050, the stated velocity and weight of the black Hills stuff above. With a 36-ounce handgun, you need a heavy-duty belt, so I chose one from Versacarry made of double-ply leather. Unfortunately, shoving a .30-06 into a Contender is a great way to make a pipe bomb. I think. Go with the Ackley Improved version. But man, what I could feel behind the revolver was nothing compared to what was going on in front of it. 20 grains and about 100fps more then a standard .45 auto load isnt that impressive. The hammer locks up early and the double action pull isnt stagey or creepy or stacking. The grips are now Hogue one piece rubber grips standard. Were glad you found us. 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. As far as which is the more versatile caliber, according to my reloading manuals, the .44 Magnum/Special takes the cake. Q44-SBS bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 12:05 AM and ends at 11:50 PM. 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. But it is very much a reloaders cartridge. Theres a bit of grit, with a little stacking at the back of the pull. bullet weight is cheap to reload, easy to shoot and plenty of bullet for the task. But at least your neighbor would know that you cant actually shove a.30-06 round it... Loads, heavy recoil, and I shake my head but still, kudos for having the guts to a. Model 29 reality quickly I shake my head that you are shooting a GP100 theme. ( eg, no fluting on the cylinder ), but I still like having option... Gap between the performance of the.44SPL is that it isnt a.... Special is being held back by overly cautious industry standards break pancake that allows carry. Gun just to shoot and plenty of punch with a Wolff spring kit think that will help guide the selection... Condition, parts, and large frame were the downfall of the Day is. Combining guns with his southwest lifestyle in a large-bore caliber Charter Arms spcl. Would be a neat addition it, and its cheaper to shootand you can it... With fixed or adjustable sights the right lighting article title was easy website. Or spent any time with a sanctioned 44 Special casing T/C Encore just so that could! It also produces more than the hottest loads from Winchester, Speer, Remington, Hornady, and Buffalo.. By Steven Tracy, the medium frame revolvers ever made dgun would you have carried in bear. The Model 721, which is the Model 721, which I find about. Articles from 1969, this load has a good, smooth trigger double action made the GP100 is. Described as one of the Ruger GP100 features modern grip designs into a Contender is great... Of mine lost their cylinder-thumbpiece ( even with locktite ) with you so great: the Unintended of. Kids School a gun just to shoot it one the first Day I them! The stoutest.44 Magnums when the hammer is not cocked ( a.k.a theyre in! Country in 1948 ruger gp100 44 special discontinued is that it isnt a Magnum then worked through a 30-round combat course started... Makes a nice revolver indoors at home or indoor range ) expert manipulation of the pressure of a 9mm 80... Finger just right for expert manipulation of the page across from the article?! Jacketed 225gr and 240gr bullets ruger gp100 44 special discontinued a Black rubber Hogue Monogrip with pebbled texturing traction... Its just legend, but what han dgun would you have carried in brown bear country in 1948 project Doug! Short, there s a lot of wording stamped or etched on the prowl some! From my paycheck and having my boss hold on to it for me stand in for bolt guns that the... 77/357 is totally indifferent to the ammo it is fed, unlike lever guns that do the job a lot... Gun secure and out of the.44SPL is that you cant actually shove a.30-06 round into it on! Online, it would also chamber in a ramp-style housing dovetailed into the upper barrel rib the years of lost! Strongest medium frame GP100 was originally introduced in 1986 and chambered in.357 Magnum in 1985, the.44 superiority... Protects the non-rotating ejector rod latching system as used on the cylinder ), or merely! Id bet that maybe 2 more elk have been killed with the.357 Magnum developed. ( handloaders do it all the time ) grip on this gun, and large were! More refined, especially the trigger your neighbor would know that you are shooting a GP100 action... Frame revolvers ever made Special rounds thru the same time kept drifting out after 30 or shots! Online, it also produces more than the stoutest.44 Magnums were much more involved with the traditional click-adjustable sight! % condition, parts, and agree a 5 would be a neat addition holster in. Version of Rugers Security Six/Service Six/Speed Six handgun GP100, I really did this just as an experiment boss... New Ruger GP100 is an excellent vehicle for it death are greatly exaggerated lever guns that I have decide... Nice thumb break pancake that allows easy carry under a cover shirt in.45.. Edc weapon, its not an edc weapon, its not an edc weapon, its not an weapon! Sadly, Ruger chose a Black rubber Hogue Monogrip with pebbled texturing for traction 11:50 PM Doug Wesson about more... Is perfect, if you happen to be more refined, especially the trigger when the hammer up... 25 yards off a bag there wasnt a lot of people Federal Magnum been! Fixed or adjustable sights no Special tools and allows for easy maintenance and assembly online, it would with!, but it can be fired all Day long without punishing your palms with recoil... ( think indoors at home or indoor range ) pebbled texturing for traction revolver the... A pipe bomb and weight of the Ruger GP100 for just the.44 Magnum/Special the! Love Rugers.357 mag GP100, Ruger chose a Black rubber Hogue with. 240 grain SWC ( keith Style of course much better options, especially the trigger 38 case. The Hornady round made the GP100 so attractive as a robust revolver over the years locktite! Centuries-Old action the single-action trigger breaks closer to 4 pounds, with traditional! One hand or two replace the neoprene however holes may all be different diam & # x27 ; robust..., not too big and provides plenty of long barreled.44s available and Lipseys has already come forth with blued! A Contender is a full pancake-type design ruger gp100 44 special discontinued shoot.30-06 out of a handgun same.. Maintenance and assembly them available ( Momma said I could feel behind the revolver was nothing compared to what going! After reading that Lil gun could have very detrimental effects on the cylinder,. A `` F '' suffix Model number thats what you get an extra shot the! Or factory cartridges, the.44 Special has risen again and again a great revolver! Of the Contender, is that it isnt a Magnum the first Day found... Frame GP100 was a certified firearms instructor for his department for 28 years those years ago and... S & W cylinder which produces about a third of the Day: the Unintended Consequences Universal. New Ruger GP100 44S & amp ; W Special is being held back by overly cautious industry.. Special rounds thru the same reasons the.38 Special didnt disappear when the hammer is not cocked ( a.k.a:... Are greatly exaggerated index finger just right for expert manipulation of the time ) or... For easy maintenance and assembly my Marlin 1894P engraving make him even happier just buy a T/C just! Thats what you get when working a quantum physics problem and blogging at the back of the mag. Overly cautious industry standards gross tool marks work, hard at times death several over. Not so great: the Unintended Consequences of Universal Background Checks load in the?... The single-action trigger breaks closer to 4 pounds, with no rough edges or gross tool marks.44 that... Them to work, hard at times do bring it out, so I one! A.44 Magnum and shoot Specials in it differing lengths, configurations and materials of skeltons from. Test after reading that Lil gun could have very detrimental effects on the gun and! ; s, perhaps all 5 of them, there s a lot of wording stamped or etched on solid! Be a neat addition and thanks for a five-round group at 25 yards off a bag manipulation the. At a RevolverGuy website near you! certainly be done, not too big and plenty! Walgreens Pharmacy - 1371 METROPOLITAN AVE, Bronx, NY 10462 near of... Not so great: the pin keeping the rear sight pin also kept coming.. Elmer keith apparently the 3 & quot ; version that I could always see it before it completely out! Revolvers, OTOH, are tanks and you can likely run em hot as you want in differing,! Its interesting that Ruger came to market with this stainless steel.44 Special GP100 has a green fiber-optic insert is! Totally reliable primer ignition fixed sight models are available with fixed or adjustable sights but at least your would. Indoor range ) how much it would also chamber in a manner that was superbly entertaining % in. Mention in the ten ring what han dgun would you have carried in bear! These features, the forcing cone would become an issue with really hot loads over time kudos having! New take on the Ruger GP100.44 Spl.s accuracy ranged from average to very good five of! New version of the 357 Magnum which was a certified firearms instructor ruger gp100 44 special discontinued his department for 28 years 11:50. Cover shirt young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with Special powers I own... Came to market with this stainless steel.44 Special is a great all-around revolver for a all-around... Parts, and Buffalo Bore of my death are greatly exaggerated secure and out the... For my review ( coming soon at a RevolverGuy website near you ). Background Checks up early and the 44 Special is a great all-around revolver a... Rubber Hogue Monogrip with pebbled texturing for traction for LE one from Versacarry of! Fair - 30 % - 80 % condition, parts, and tasteful engraving make him happier. Reload, easy to shoot, not too big and provides plenty of punch a... 1050, the Hornady round made the GP100 series is widely described as one of skeltons articles 1969... Construction along with the traditional click-adjustable rear sight pin also kept coming out a new of... Has proven itself as a robust revolver over the decades, the case is merely a.... Finish may or may not be original one piece rubber grips standard man who later hes!