What we need is a sanctioned 44 Special +P . Maximum effective range: 55110 yards (50101m), depending on barrel length, cartridge load, and additional optical sights, 6-Shot: .357 Magnum, .38 Special, and 10mm Auto, 7-Shot: .357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum, This page was last edited on 26 February 2023, at 06:01. Second place went to the Federal ammunition at 1.65 inches. Thats excellent for a short barreled revolvers brief sight radius. Many handloaders duplicate that load and do so without harming their guns or creating dangerous cartridges. The front sight has a green fiber-optic insert that is protected in a ramp-style housing dovetailed into the upper barrel rib. The other big speed-assisting factor: the GP100s sights. 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. Give him a warm welcome! As Mike already stated, I will reiterate.Welcome! Ruger GP100 Ballistics Ruger GP100 Capacity Unfortunately, it would also chamber in a 38 S&W cylinder which produces about a third of the pressure of a 9mm. Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original). 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. This .44 Special revolvers adjustable rear sight is notch style, with an added white outline along the inside edge. Concealing the Ruger GP100 would most easily be done with a shoulder holster, though concealing it along your belt can be done with the proper holster and attire. Great suggestions on the loads, Ace! In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Ruger GP100 and most handguns. Yes, a cadre of handgunners revere the .44 Special. Since youre a reloader, the .44 Special is right up your alley! The SAAMI pressure limit for the 44 Special is 15,500 psi. I appreciate Ruger for being nostalgic and allbut thats the only reason to ever buy it. The action is not strong enough. Not a single .45ACP round they have, even as light as 185gr, moves as fast as 1050fps. The Ruger GP100 is chambered for the venerable .357 Magnum cartridge and has a 5 round capacity. Probably a few with 22LR too. I dont ever buy ammo at a store unless its an emergency. 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. 99 percent of the rounds through my .357 are .38, but I still like having the option. . Its our first review of a wheelgun chambered in something that doesnt begin with a 3. I scored five rounds inside an 8-inch circle at 15 yards in 3.19 seconds. 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. It features all-stainless-steel construction along with the traditional click-adjustable rear sight. Barrel lengths: 2.5 inches (64mm), 3 inches (76mm), 4 inches (100mm), 4.2 inches (110mm), 5 inches (130mm), and 6 inches (150mm). Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. I have a Charter Undercover and like it so much I sure wouldnt mind its bigger sibling. 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. I bought an inexpensive Fobus paddle holster for strong side range carry and it works well enough. The fact that that very gun (misidentified as a Contender) is the signature weapon of one of my favorite fictional characters is just an added bonus. The reason that I just couldnt help myself (other than a lack of respect for human physiology and simple Newtonian physics): a Smith & Wesson Model 29 chambered in .44 Magnum sat next to the GP100 on my bench. I reloaded as needed. 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. The double-action trigger has a long yet smooth pull, and the grip fits well into most hands. Whats funny to me about ALL these reviews is how people attack the gun being reviewed. I swore I wouldnt do it. Too space-gun looking. What certainly catches your eye: that big, unfluted cylinder. I didnt develop a pet load for this gun. More importantly, the thinnest part of the cylinder on the interior walls was identical in width. No round on their website equals the weights and speeds you have listed. $570.00 Ruger Peep Sight Ltd Edition Rifles 8339 & 111999. Many knowledgeable handgunners cant understand its attraction. There is a certain gravitas to the .44 Special that is apparent to those who treasure history and respect those who blazed the trail. It is our first review of a Ruger round gun. 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). The .44 Special GP100 has a good, smooth trigger double action. Skelton wrote about the scarcity of revolvers chambered for the .44 Special during his younger days. Even after lots of polishing and shimming, its not in the same league. Brown bear? Of course the S&W 29s cylinder was widerit holds 6 vs. 5 in the Ruger! They just hold a special panache. A pussycat to shoot when loaded mild and the recoil is still manageable when loaded warm. Im not a fan of revolvers with rubber grips, especially heavy magnums. The edges were sharp or rounded where they should be, and the metal-to-metal fit was exacting. 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. In addition, many revolvers, lever guns, and single-shot firearms can safely fire .38 Special out of it, including the Ruger GP100. However, Ive never owned or spent any time with a Smith revolver newer than the mid 1980s. The Hogue Monogrip helped in reducing muzzle flip, and it absorbed whatever felt recoil wasnt soaked up by the GP100s 36-ounce weight. And more importantly, it is the first article by Steve Tracy, a guy who reached out to me out of the blue and offered me this article to run. Plus, you get an extra shot in the same size package, and its cheaper to shootand you can find it. 150 large pistol primers and a 240-grain, cast-lead, semi-wadcutter (SWC) bullet backed by 7.5 grains of Alliant Unique smokeless powder. The GP100 delivers OK accuracy with most rounds. 2022 Ruger TALO Catalog All 10/22 American 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. First introduced in 1985, the Ruger GP-100 is an incredibly sturdy 6 shot double action revolver chambered in .357mag/.38spl and the .327 magnum. Its going to be one of those guns that just hangs on a wall most of the time. 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. The single-action trigger pull weighed 4.6 pounds on average, according to my Lyman digital trigger pull gauge. it is for liability/safety reasons. 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. I need another .44 like I need a hole in the head. walnut handles and brass bead front sight! UPC: 736676017614 . If you have any thoughts please let me know. This .44 Special Lipseys exclusive looks really neat! Ace. 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 five-shot GP100 in .44 Special would make a great all-around revolver for a whole lot of people. His father and grandfather were shooters and collectors before him, so its pretty much in his DNA. The Ruger GP100 is a double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and has a 5 round cylinder. If I could only have one gun, it would be a 357 revolver. My thoughts exactly. There were no malfunctions on this or any of the previous stages, and I came away from the range knowing that Ruger would not get the test gun back. As far as the .44 Special GP100 goes, I never really understood the love for the .44 Special for the longest time. 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. Those of you old enough to have read Skeeter Skeltons columns know the old lawman loved the old .44. Mild loads which describes most commercial .44 ammo provide plenty of stopping power for defensive uses. I usually prefer lighter pulls but the overall mechanics of this GP100 work very well in my hands. Transfer bar mechanism provides an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. Most of the time, they tend to stand in for bolt guns that do the job a whole lot better. But Skeeter knew that a lighter weight, smaller frame .44 Special was easier to carry out in the field for days at a time. 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. For test ammunition in .44 Special, I went with four factory loads from Black Hills, Federal, Hornady and Sig Sauer. About Steven Tracy: Steven Tracy is a full-time police officer and has been a firearms enthusaist since birth and a certified firearms instructor for the last 28 years. A lot! 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). Originally chambered in .357 Magnum in 1985, the medium frame GP100 was a new version of Rugers Security Six/Service Six/Speed Six handgun. The only thing that popped into my mind was Man, that 29 has got to *hurt* to shoot it., Yeah its nowhere near as badass as a break-action .30-06. We take all the hassle out of selling your gun. The gun is been magnificent and its handled some very heavy 357 Magnum handloads way hot. It affords easy purchase with either one hand or two. Doing my best not to go there. Hang it in your jeep. Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. As Hannibal said the trigger fix is easy. Of course, the grip can always be changed out with another factory or custom grip if needed. Why not?). COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I could get a solid crossed thumbs grip on the gun, helping to manage the .44s recoil. 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. Just couldnt pass the deal up for this brand new Revolver. Its made of top-grain leather with double stitching at stress areas. 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 was saving for a Colt Python with 4 inch carry Barrel in stainless steel or the royal blue. A smaller, more versatile gun. ..but at least your neighbor would know that you are shooting a gp100. The implication was that this was the weak point that would wear with really hot loads, rather than the frame or cylinder. Ruger GP100 44 Special Double Action Revolver $829.00 $649.99; . Both of mine lost their cylinder-thumbpiece (even with locktite). Extra 15% off $40+ vitamins. Well Doug Wesson is dead and cant defend himself so Ill let you take that up with him in the hereafter. One day at the range I laid down my 7 Super Redhawk .44 mag down next to a beautiful blued S&W Model 29. They say that clothes make the man/woman. This picture alone makes me want to buy an Encore / Contender. With a 36-ounce handgun, you need a heavy-duty belt, so I chose one from Versacarry made of double-ply leather. plus if I have the wild hair I can run the .44 special rounds thru the same revolver. same reason I wont buy a .38 spl. I think a 28 to 30 oz .44 Special 5-shot revolver is achievable without resorting to aluminum alloys in the frame. The GP100 was designed to be an improvement on the Security-Six, a medium-framed .357 Magnum that Ruger introduced in the 1970s to compete with the S&W Model 19/66 and Colt Trooper MK V for the police market. SOLD !!! Keith and Phil Sharpe were much more involved with the development of the 357 Magnum which was a pet project of Doug Wesson. Its comfortable to shoot, not too big and provides plenty of punch with a variety of loads. With this grip peg, a rounded or squared grip could be used in differing lengths, configurations and materials. I don't know whether that is true or not. The stock grips are made of Santoprene, a soft, chemical resistant elastomer that helps absorb the recoil of firing. I just wanted to say that this was an awesome review, very well done. In a more common caliber, thats cheaper to shoot generally. not so much. Ive got plenty of jacketed 225gr and 240gr bullets. 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. The push button style cylinder release works intuitively and the ejector rod pushes spent cases out easily. Lately, the .40 S&W has been awash in a stormy sea of unflattering ink. It is. In 2023 a new or used Ruger GP100 value varies depending on supply and demand. The 2nd Model did away with both the third lock and the ejector rod shroud. 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. Steves firearms interests lean toward blued steel and walnut, while nickel-plating, ivory handles, and tasteful engraving make him even happier. I could do without the skid mark on the side of the barrel. They sold out very quickly. Damn it, Steve. I already own and love Rugers .357 mag GP100, I definitely need/want this Special version. But a 200gr. Several good four-shot groups were ruined by flyersmy fault, not the guns. you do have the interwebs, no? 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/. 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. The other possibility, especially in brushy country is that you might not realize theres even a bear in the area until youre on the ground getting mauled. well, they stink compared to a decent S&W. Now I have to decide which one I want more, and its a tough call. Some places like Academy will ship free with a $25 order, some others like Target Sports ship free in case lots. 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. Old canisters of Unique and 296 from the back of the closet. 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 44 Special is an awesome cartridge but is suffers from one inescapable problem The SAAMI pressure limits for the 44 Special are held ridiculously low. 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. The design of the gun eliminates the need for a frame "sideplate", a feature which contributes to the GP100's reputation for strength. It was introduced in 1985 as a second generation of the Ruger double-action, exposed-hammer revolvers intended to replace Ruger's Security-/Service-/Speed-Six line. The .44 cylinder holes and bore were lighter than the .357 version. We find the dealer that offers you the most money. Looks like a drunk plumber decided to add a longer barrel to his gun. The GP100 is no exception. Buy a few spacers, some 1000 grit sandpaper, polish, maybe a new set of springs gun feels new. 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. Keith and Skelton were also involved in the development of the 41 Magnum for law enforcement and hunting. 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. No offense to Super Redhawk owners but I absolutely hate that barrel sticking out of a barrel thing they have going. It is though a reloaders round as its not easy to find and when you do find it, its expensive. Its a surprising choice for what is essentially an L-frame sized revolver. That 77/357 is totally indifferent to the ammo it is fed, unlike lever guns that I have had. It proved an excellent combination for both speed and precision shooting. Then he wrote about it and the .44 Special was resurrected from the ash heaps of Skeeters campfire full of bits of javelina. I polished the trigger group to a mirror finish in a half hour with help from a Youtube video The Hogue Monogrip felt good in mymedium-sized hands, and the balance on the GP100 was spot-on. Ruger took the lever-on-the-crane locking mechanism used on the larger Redhawk revolver and adapted it to the GP100. 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 Shooting and discussing the new Ruger GP100 in .44 Special. To sheath this new Ruger GP100, I selected an old-timer from Don Hume Leathergoods: the Model 722 No. And hard-cast 250gr Keiths. The L-Frame Smith did not exist until the mid-1980s. The fully adjustable rear sight is wide and includes a white outline in its notch. I dont hear stories of people blowing up guns with .38 +Ps all the time. South Dakotas game regulations https://gfp.sd.gov/hunting/docs/BigGameRegs.pdf require a minimum of 1,700 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle for elk. And five factory fresh boxes of Gold Dot 230gr GDHP the stuff that says Special, not Magnum.. Was tickled to discover the Blazer with the Gold Dot bullets, which the gun seems to like a lot. You always knew about when it was due. It has a smooth-faced trigger about 0.35 inches wide, and the hammer has a flat, checkered spur. I wouldve gone faster, but leading would have become an issue. Instead, I put in a cylinder of Hornadys 240-grain HTP rounds pushed by 20.5 grains of H110. I had my money one day all together and I was going to have the owner of the shop order my Colt Python when lo and behold in walks the Ruger representative. MAN, dude shoulda sold you some damn periods, instead of that line of BS. To be clear, to be super abundantly clear, just because some redneck loaded a gun well beyond the SAAMI safe specification, it doesnt mean you should. Im planning on buying a GP100, now the hard part is deciding between this one or the 4.2 .357. Now if they were to find a way to stuff 5 rou nds of .41 magnum in a GP 100 Id start counting the nickels in my change jar. A rifle. I am really glad to see Ruger produce this pistol. If there was an official higher pressure rating for modern guns we could have factory ammunition that meets the performance of the Skeeter Load. 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. More than that, the .44 Spl. The .45LC is probably the most underpowered cartridge used today. The GP100 was an evolution of an earlier Ruger double-action revolver, the Security Six. The .44 Special GP100 is perfectly capable of fast, accurate shots. $735.00 LC9S-TTP Truglo #3272. It shoulda, coulda, woulda Jesus people, it is what it is! Q44-SBS bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 12:05 AM and ends at 11:50 PM. I wouldnt give it up for anything, its a fantastic revolver, so that means adding something that will handle the power to the stable. I think that will help guide the caliber selection. 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. Thanks for fixing that! I was scrolling through the models and apparently the 3" version that I have has been discontinued. Ive found one example of a .357magnum handgun taking an elk, an immature cow elk at 50 feet. Maybe another Dobe Grant tale? Wont hold up. For a handload, I made up a small batch of Skeeter loadsa favorite of the late gun writer Skeeter Skelton. In Iowa, I have to have a 4 barrel before I can take it hunting. New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Is this a new Smith problem, Ruger Fandom, what gives? The Ruger is the purer choice, of course. This load also provided the best group average at 1.71 inches. Single Action), or by merely pulling the trigger when the hammer is not cocked (a.k.a. Am I correct in remembering that the reason the 357 and 44 magnums are longer is to prevent chambering them in weak 38 and 44 special pistols, not to gain powder capacity? CapArms Question of the Day: Is Your Kids School a Gun Free Zone? The .44 caliber black powder pistol reigned supreme for 50 years. The five-shot GP100 in .44 Special would make a great all-around revolver for a whole lot of people. Elmer developed his heavy 44 loads in Smith and Wesson N-Frame Triple-Locks and Hand Ejector as well as the Colt Single Action Army. Location. In addition to new guns, new .44 Special ammunition (by Sig Sauer, Hornady, and the Speer Gold Dot) and expanding bullet weight and design choices are the nitroglycerin pills keeping the old cartridge alive. Ruger put together a great gun. There is also a blued 5 version with the full underlug as well. http://www.handgunhunt.com/promo/membership/features/readNewArticle.php?oid=65. Skeltons load produced more energy than the hottest load in the Black Hills catalog. 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