Looks like a drunk plumber decided to add a longer barrel to his gun. Put one of the old compact GP grips on it, makes it a bit more hideable than the MOE grips. Large, heavy bullets moving slowly also work extremely well but without the negatives that speed brings. To add to what Specialist says, the .38 was originally a black powder cartridge, and if reloading with black, they get full enough to compress the powder. This Ruger may be what I get instead. Cross country moose/elk hunting/backpacking goodness. Breaking out my old Brown and Sharpe calipers, I discovered that the S&W cylinder on the Magnum was 1.69 inches wide, while the Ruger GP100s was 1.59. Ace. 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. I reload, and 44 spl is a lot more fun to reload and shoot than 44 mag. The double-action trigger has a long yet smooth pull, and the grip fits well into most hands. Thanks. They say that clothes make the man/woman. Not so great: the pin keeping the rear sight in place kept drifting out after 30 or 40 shots. View all posts by Steven Tracy, The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated. But for the same performance, there is a huge amount of airspace beneath the bullet. It fired any and all rounds I put through it, including rounds that should have never been put through it. Steve, I owe you a beer sometime. It just isnt sanctioned. Buy a few spacers, some 1000 grit sandpaper, polish, maybe a new set of springs gun feels new. Now I have to decide which one I want more, and its a tough call. That included 200- and 240-grain LSWC, LSWCHP and jacketed hollowpoints from several manufacturers, as well as my own home-cast boolits. All of these models use the same thickness on the solid frame and double latching system as used on the heavy .44 Magnum. There are already four of em in the safe. I have two Vaqueros - a 44 mag, and a 44 spl "Sheriffs", plus my GP100 44 spl 5-shot. of a .357, but if youre shooting a 150gr cup and core bul let youll be lucky to get 15 of penetration in gel less in bear muscle. I like it. Ruger is TALO's largest special edition partner. My thoughts exactly. Its quite pleasant to shoot, but Ill never be able to compete with it due to the trigger. I have a business partner that has taken 200 African plains games animals with that combination. I really like the 44S&W Spl cartridge and this one caught my eye. 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. Ruger just keeps cranking out the .44 Special revolvers! 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. is overbuilt. The numbers in the reloading manual are there to keep you safe. The S&W 69 is a good shooter. SOLD !! I think Skeeter Skelton would be quite pleased at all of current offerings chambered for one of his favorite cartridges. If there was an official higher pressure rating for modern guns we could have factory ammunition that meets the performance of the Skeeter Load. GP100 .44 Special Snub # 1767 - SPIKE. Then youve got the braggarts. I loaded as needed from the loops and speed strip, but this time I used a tree trunk for cover while reloading. Good medicine for a variety of chores one ight want a heavy sixgun to perform. stainless steel 6-shot .357 Mag . Expensive, but if you really really want it there it is! Locate FFL Geoff, that .50 BMG pistol literally made me quote Pam Poovey. 1761. For those who love handloads its absolutely ideal. Traditional revolver frames had exposed metal at the front and rear of the grips, with the frame determining the shape of the grips. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The other big speed-assisting factor: the GP100s sights. Double Action). not so much. But the .44 caliber bore and five big drilled out cylinder chambers lighten its overall feel and the revolver balances nicely in the hand. All of this shooting was done in double-action mode and began from the holster. Recently, a seven shot version in .327 Federal Magnum has been offered. 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. Keith hot load was pretty mild by toadys 44 magnum standards. 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. And as I twist these thoughts in my head I keep coming back to a single thought although I own several .44s I do not have one in an L-Frame long my favorite Smith handgun size. either way, its not an edc weapon, its for hunting and killing paper for me. Then the tacticool guys. Out of this 3 Ruger GP100, I am comfortable with Hornadys Critical Defense .44 Special load too (specifically designed for use in short barreled revolvers). I think they must have heard Ace talking! The .45LC is probably the most underpowered cartridge used today. A feat performed by inexpensive Blaser 200-grain HPs. Ruger GP100 Stainless/Black 44 Special Revolver - Stainless/Silver, 3" Barrel, 5 Rounds, Rubber Grips, 3-Dot Sights 23 Reviews | 0 Questions & Answers Model: 1761 Condition: Factory New Bud's Item Number: 27153 . New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Fixed sight models are designated by a "F" suffix model number. Ace, I like the idea of the compact GP grip on this gun, and agree a 5 would be a neat addition. Virgin .44 Special brass. 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. Their factories have the ability to take an idea to reality quickly. I think I paid dealer cost in 1990 was this might have been 91 1991 as I remember now but I think it was $327 or $326 in change I was amazed I still have it to this day and I like to tell you that after about 5000 rounds through the gun the trigger become smooth as silk just from wearing the trigger in. Up to 50% off clearance. This meant that to have a round butt concealed carry version and a square butt holster or target version of the same gun usually meant having two different frame shapes. To be honest, the factory trigger, as you state is so nice, Im not sure how much real improvement I got. Most of the rounds hovered around the 3-inch mark for a five-round group at 25 yards off a bag. If you really need that last 5%,..thats what the 44 magnum is for. But the Charter Arms are also made in the USA, appear to be smaller than the GP100 44 spcl, and are cheaper. 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. The unfluted cylinder makes it look heavy and the full under lug barrel adds to that look. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Ruger GP100 and most handguns. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. On screen it was shown as a .30-06 handgun. I think after all these years I may have to purchase a new Ruger GP100 and 44 special. But .44 Special aficionados always want more. 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. Keith used his own bullet design weighing 250 grains and he made it exit a 4-inch barreled revolver at 1200 feet per second. https://youtu.be/O0jFwUq_-VU. The Hogue Monogrip felt good in mymedium-sized hands, and the balance on the GP100 was spot-on. You always knew about when it was due. Sadly, Ruger didnt do that here (eg, no fluting on the cylinder), but it can be done. 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 Jeff Quinn Memorial Ruger GP100 44S&W Special is a nice Revolver. I think a 28 to 30 oz .44 Special 5-shot revolver is achievable without resorting to aluminum alloys in the frame. You went out to the car and brought in a box and it had a few different model GP100 in it and he opened up every box and set them up on the counter then he brings out this gun that is mounted to a piece of plastic as a display piece and I noticed theres a 3/8 inch Bolt stainless steel screw down into the barrel in the muzzle of the gun then he pops the cylinder out and pulls out and empty brass full load 357 Magnum charge an empty piece of brass and he says does that Barrel look messed up to you other than the bolt being screwed into the front of the muzzle? Therein lies part of its attraction. has all of the reliability that Ruger revolver fans have come to expect. The rear belt slot pulls the butt of the revolver into your body when carried just behind the hip. His father and grandfather were shooters and collectors before him, so its pretty much in his DNA. Must function properly and shoot. Rather not ruin a gun just to shoot a hot load. The MSRP for a 3 barrel 44 spcl from Charter Arms is $436 blued, and only $475 for a 4.2 barrel in stainless. Since the .44 Special Ruger GP100 has a 3-inch barrel and adjustable sights, I measured its accuracy by firing five-shot groups in single-action mode with each load from a bench, using a sandbag rest for support, at 15 yards. Location. This .44 Special revolvers adjustable rear sight is notch style, with an added white outline along the inside edge. These include past and current greats like Elmer Keith, Skeeter Skelton and John Taffin. No offense to Super Redhawk owners but I absolutely hate that barrel sticking out of a barrel thing they have going. When they do bring it out, I will have one to go with my Marlin 1894P. The .44 Special being a perfect example of what they can do. $735.00 LC9S-TTP Truglo #3272. Its well executed, with no rough edges or gross tool marks. Item Number: 1761; Ruger GP100 44SW Special Double-Action Revolver with Walnut Hogue Grips $899.00 $669.99; Notify Me When Available; Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 1767 Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original). Find the right load and youll be rewarded with better. The Ruger GP100 features modern grip designs into a centuries-old action. 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. [5], The GP100 is manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle, .44 Special, and 10mm Auto calibers. [3][5], The GP100 shares the crane lock from the Redhawk that was later used in the small frame SP101 revolver. Quantum physics and RevolverGuy at the same time? The GP100s Hogue grip doesnt make me a believer but its a great shape, quite wide, devoid of finger grooves. The early morning stops at the 7/11 a few miles up the road, an hour before dawn, and always the quick glance at the rack. Brown bear? This is a gun made for woods carry. I had to cut a whole lot about the history of the 44 special and 44 magnum, as well as reloading for the 44 special to make the article a readable length. 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. With either handloads or factory cartridges, the .44 Special GP100 can be fired all day long without punishing your palms with excessive recoil. [6], In 2021, Ruger produced 500 GP100s in memory of Jeff Quinn, a YouTuber and founder of the online firearms magazine Gunblast, who died the previous year. cartridge, just about as much as there is on my Model 29. Heathens. Id also like to see a review of the 5 inch version Anyone? Fact of the matter is that if you buy a full size revolver, smart money is on purchasing a .357 gun. of the 5 half lug Ruger Lipseys exclusive in blued steel with the new (and fantastic!) Address and Phone Number for Bronx Police Department - 44th Precinct, a Police Department, at East 169Th Street, Bronx NY. But there are plenty of long barreled .44s available and Lipseys has already come forth with a blued steel 5-inch version. 150 large pistol primers and a 240-grain, cast-lead, semi-wadcutter (SWC) bullet backed by 7.5 grains of Alliant Unique smokeless powder. Im getting 481 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle for these amazing .44spl loads of 240 grains at 950 fps. The .44 Special GP100 fits nicely in an El Paso Saddlery Threepersons crossdraw made for a 4-inch S&W N-frame. [7], GP100 (KGP-161) with opened cylinder and .357 Magnum ammunition, Ruger GP100 revolver adjustable rear sight. The transfer bar of the GP100 is connected directly to the trigger. GI#: 102217106 !!! I need another .44 like I need a hole in the head. Since youre a reloader, the .44 Special is right up your alley! Old canisters of Unique and 296 from the back of the closet. CapArms Question of the Day: Is Your Kids School a Gun Free Zone? Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. The 44 magnum was developed by a man named Elmer Keith. Youre losing one of the major advantages of wheel guns (the ability to shooting ridiculous cartridges) and keeping most of the downsides. Factory loaded 44 Special cartridges are notoriously anemic. 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 trigger is now smooth as silk. Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, gun control advocates have taken the anti-gun narrative to a fever pitch. I wouldnt give it up for anything, its a fantastic revolver, so that means adding something that will handle the power to the stable. 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. 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. The five-shot GP100 in .44 Special would make a great all-around revolver for a whole lot of people. Next, I used some Cowboy Action loads to hit some steel targets. ..but at least your neighbor would know that you are shooting a gp100. Increased pressure loads! . This is one of those double-action pulls where, toward the end, you can feel a little catch that lets you finish the pull in such a way that it almost feels like a single action. But Skeeter knew that a lighter weight, smaller frame .44 Special was easier to carry out in the field for days at a time. It matches up well with the green fiber optic front sight that was found quite useful both indoors and outside. And five factory fresh boxes of Gold Dot 230gr GDHP the stuff that says Special, not Magnum.. That is most definitely the Redhawk. Although Skeeter passed away in 1988, his fondness for the .44 Special stokes its flames even today, thanks to his legacy of books and articles that can still be found via an internet search engine. This 35-oz. My eyes pick it up fast and line the green dot up with the rear sight instinctively. .44 Special +P..I like the sound of that. I agree on the .357 Magnum; has to be the most versatile center fire handgun cartridge. The double-action trigger pull measures 11.5 pounds. It is. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It is though a reloaders round as its not easy to find and when you do find it, its expensive. Hazmat is for powder and primers. Im still on the prowl for some nice grips to replace the neoprene however. The .44 Special GP100 has a good, smooth trigger double action. The .44 Special GP100 is almost as versatile as the .327 Magnum as it will not only accept .44 Special loads but .44 Russian and .44 Colt loads as well. Give him a warm welcome! He provided literary escape for those of us who could only imagine his free existence shooting rattlesnakes, riding horseback in the mountains, his revolver taking a javelina and then cooking it on a desert campfire. The SAAMI pressure limit for the 44 Special is 15,500 psi. Looking online, it also produces more than the hottest loads from Winchester, Speer, Remington, Hornady, and Buffalo Bore. Got my GP100 .44 Special 3 for $529 on Wednesday. It just pulls through its travel smoothly. UPC: 736676017614 . AFAIK the Charter guns are not meant for hot loads and if you do run em hot itll decrease their service life post haste. Was tickled to discover the Blazer with the Gold Dot bullets, which the gun seems to like a lot. Stainless 3" (custom polished with Match Champion stocks), the Jeff Quinn . It's comfortable to shoot, not too big and provides plenty of punch with a variety of loads. Typically a 240 Grain SWC (Keith Style of Course) at 1200-1250 fps. Ruger GP100 Match Champion 10mm Revolver, Stainless Out of Stock Notify When In Stock Ruger Super GP100 Competition .357 Mag / 38 Spl 5.5" Revolver, Hardwood - 5065 Out of Stock Notify When In Stock Ruger GP100 Match Champion .357 Magnum 4" Stainless Steel Revolver - 1755 Out of Stock Notify When In Stock By the way, you know what handgun the .357 Magnum replaced on the worlds most powerful.. scale? Sort By . Former gun slinger, current gun writer. I think that will help guide the caliber selection. Also, Id bet at least a hundred elk have been killed in this country by 9mm pis tols, although I doubt legally. 3 sixguns. Then they switch back to a medium bore with less power. Im not a fan of revolvers with rubber grips, especially heavy magnums. I could get a solid crossed thumbs grip on the gun, helping to manage the .44s recoil. 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. I wonder how much it would improve with a Wolff spring kit? 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. Like Ace, I think the .44 Special is more than adequate for self defense with stoked with the Gold Dots (which I use) or the Buffalo Bores. The rifle is pretty much useless in that scenario. Has a few others have said, love the 44 SPL round too so glad to see guns still being made for it. WTF happened to you? But the 29s just a S&W. I usually prefer lighter pulls but the overall mechanics of this GP100 work very well in my hands. Its interesting that Ruger came to market with this stainless steel .44 Special GP100 with a short barrel. This was not a new innovation, having been used by Dan Wesson and some High Standard revolvers that predated the GP100. 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. The short-barreled Model 69 arrives tomorrow. A frequent repeat cops want a powerful round and then find it kicks and is harder to control than a medium bore handgun. My Favorite Local Gun Store just got one. The GP100 was controllable, and I warmed up to the fiber-optic front sight a little more during this phase of my test. Back in 1986, when the .357 Mag. My tightest five-shot cluster, measuring 1.44 inches wide, was produced by the Black Hills 200-grain JHPs. No round on their website equals the weights and speeds you have listed. Shooting the GP100 is a pleasurable experience, as are all .44 Special revolvers. The hammer locks up early and the double action pull isnt stagey or creepy or stacking. My mind stretches back to that old Model 24, all those years ago, and I shake my head. Seems that might warrant a mention in the article?? Lately, the .40 S&W has been awash in a stormy sea of unflattering ink. [3] Blued steel or stainless steel finishes are available, with stainless model numbers preceded by a "K". Its not quite a snubnose and obviously not a 6 target gun. That said, Black Hills Ammunition disagrees with you. Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. These handles are the same as the handsome ones that come standard on Rugers Match Champion model. And thanks for not calling the 69 a Combat Magnum. Whoever came up with that idea at S&W needs to get smacked. 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. Unless and until there is an approved loading beyond the current SAAMI specs for this revolver, theres no need to push it. Looking forward to hearing more from you here. Its built like a tank, and remains one of the easiest revolvers to disassemble and maintain (although most of users never need to). Even after lots of polishing and shimming, its not in the same league. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. Since its introduction, it has been produced with a number of variations including various barrel lengths and profiles, fixed or adjustable sights, and in blued carbon steel or stainless steel. Mild loads which describes most commercial .44 ammo provide plenty of stopping power for defensive uses. Itd be great if it was right after meeting at the range and firing your 250-gr Keiths out of your new Model 69! Veteran, army medic, proud Texas son. The .44 Special cartridge is an enigma. A 6 .357 loaded with Double Tap 200gr hardcast will probably penetrate 4 of gel. Thanks! It is our first review of a Ruger round gun. But if people hunt large bears with bows and arrows, why not .357? The Ruger GP100 .44 Special is a sizable, powerful-looking gun. You forget that for 2 decades the .357 magnum was the most powerful han dgun in the world (as inspector Callahan used to say). 7. I didnt develop a pet load for this gun. This is where I put the speed on and fired 25 rounds at five square and oblong steel plates at about 7 yards. I paired that holster with a six-round .44 cartridge belt slide of unknown origin and backed that up with a Bianchi Speed Strip made for .44/.45 rounds. My standard .44 Spl. I just wanted to say that this was an awesome review, very well done. bullet weight is cheap to reload, easy to shoot and plenty of bullet for the task. Second place went to the Federal ammunition at 1.65 inches. The .44 Special GP100 has a good, smooth trigger double action. I can always make some mild loads for the 44 magnum if wanted. 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. It took multiple shots. na Ill just buy my ammo from the store till I have a couple hundred peices of good brass, then reload it till its dead. Smith and Wesson built the 1st 44 magnum and Ruger followed fast with the Flat Top Blackhawk. 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. Can take months to sell your gun privately, Trusted retailers will pay you for your gun, You don't know who you're selling to, or if they'll rip you off, I'ts totally free to get a cash offer on your gun, It costs money to place ads to sell your gun, and it takes a lot of time, Easy online paperwork and registration process for your safe and legal payout, You have to trust the buyer to pay you, and trust that you're following the law, There are no questions related to Ruger GP100, There are no problems related to Ruger GP100. Standing from the draw. Charter Arms and Federal came up with 9mm federal which duplicated 9mm pressure and ballistics. (Bob Mundon I aint.). 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. Then he wrote about it and the .44 Special was resurrected from the ash heaps of Skeeters campfire full of bits of javelina. SInce Ruger wouldnt make it, Skeeter had a custom gunsmith bore out a .357 Ruger single action Blackhawk to make it into a custom .44 Special. 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. I swore I wouldnt do it. Compare that to the soul-stealing .45 ACP and youll soon see the .44 Specials superiority. I don't know whether that is true or not. The front sight has a green fiber-optic insert that is protected in a ramp-style housing dovetailed into the upper barrel rib. Not a single .45ACP round they have, even as light as 185gr, moves as fast as 1050fps. The GP100 in .44 Special reminds me why. 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. .357 has a great reputation for ending gunfights. Otherwise, it stinks for making precise shots (think indoors at home or indoor range). Well Doug Wesson is dead and cant defend himself so Ill let you take that up with him in the hereafter. Its nice having the option of shooting crazy full house magnum loads or tamer/cheaper rounds. Ruger. Carried one owb few years back with speed loader in my front pocket and never felt undergunned. 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