The Colt Dragoon, which it barely beat. [3][5], The GP100 shares the crane lock from the Redhawk that was later used in the small frame SP101 revolver. it would be a Redhawk, and you may as well get the .44 magnum version to shoot specials out of. The marriage of the GP100 with the .44 Special is a match made in gun heaven, and its been a long time coming. The L-Frame Smith is similar in size to a Colt Trooper or Official Police (at one time called the 41 Frame). Its a surprising choice for what is essentially an L-frame sized revolver. The .44 Special offers that advantage, and the Ruger GP100 is an excellent vehicle for it. 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. 1761. A handgun without the extra frame size and barrel length required to shoot .44 Magnums. The classic Skeeter Load is a 240-250 grain LSWC with 7.5 grains of Unique in a 44 Special casing. 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. 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. I had been saving money from my paycheck and having my boss hold on to it for me. 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. I think Skeeter Skelton would be quite pleased at all of current offerings chambered for one of his favorite cartridges. It arrives on my doorstep in a week or less. Skeeter really liked 5 barrels on his S&W revolvers. Their factories have the ability to take an idea to reality quickly. Q44-SBS bus time schedule overview for the upcoming week: Starts operating at 12:05 AM and ends at 11:50 PM. There would need to be some magical quality to convince me to spend twice the money for a Ruger GP, were I in the market for a 44 spcl. 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. There is a certain gravitas to the .44 Special that is apparent to those who treasure history and respect those who blazed the trail. The rifle is pretty much useless in that scenario. These arent bad guns, and they serve a purpose, but they arent nice guns, and they dont have the longevity of nicer guns. The .45LC is probably the most underpowered cartridge used today. 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 don't know whether that is true or not. 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. The textured Hogue grip promotes better control of this revolver when firing one-handed. And the gun shop just down the road just happens to have that nice GP100 in their display case. Im not a fan of revolvers with rubber grips, especially heavy magnums. [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. I agree. But the 29s just a S&W. Both of these numbers give totally reliable primer ignition. Very manageable. Compare that to the soul-stealing .45 ACP and youll soon see the .44 Specials superiority. Keith and Phil Sharpe were much more involved with the development of the 357 Magnum which was a pet project of Doug Wesson. 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. This rugged build makes the GP100 so attractive as a medium-plus-sized revolver in a large-bore caliber. GP100 Features Steve, I owe you a beer sometime. The push button style cylinder release works intuitively and the ejector rod pushes spent cases out easily. Default; Most Recent . 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. 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. I reloaded as needed. To sheath this new Ruger GP100, I selected an old-timer from Don Hume Leathergoods: the Model 722 No. ------------------------ Hickok45 videos are filmed on my own private shooting range and property by trained professionals for. On screen it was shown as a .30-06 handgun. Unfortunately, it would also chamber in a 38 S&W cylinder which produces about a third of the pressure of a 9mm. Im good to guns, but I do expect them to work, hard at times. Cross country moose/elk hunting/backpacking goodness. I bought an inexpensive Fobus paddle holster for strong side range carry and it works well enough. The MSRP for a 3 barrel 44 spcl from Charter Arms is $436 blued, and only $475 for a 4.2 barrel in stainless. Also a fantastic carbine round. And five factory fresh boxes of Gold Dot 230gr GDHP the stuff that says Special, not Magnum.. Looks like a drunk plumber decided to add a longer barrel to his gun. 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. It would be a dangerous assumption to believe that any rifle/bullet combination would be preferable to the .357 in bear country. Stainless 3" (custom polished with Match Champion stocks), the Jeff Quinn . The GP100s Hogue grip doesnt make me a believer but its a great shape, quite wide, devoid of finger grooves. I t easily loads 35-40 grains of black powder (by volume), but is fully loaded to 750-850 fps with only a .7 cc Lee dipper. Address and Phone Number for Bronx Police Department - 44th Precinct, a Police Department, at East 169Th Street, Bronx NY. But Model 24s are hard to find. $589.00 Ruger American .338 Alaskan # 16913. And thats one of things that keeps the .44 Special around. I could do without the skid mark on the side of the barrel. 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. Easily fixed with Loc-tite. 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. The Jeff Quinn Memorial Ruger GP100 44S&W Special is a nice Revolver. We take all the hassle out of selling your gun. They sold out very quickly. I think they must have heard Ace talking! Ruger reasoned that his customers could just shoot Specials out of his big Magnum gun. 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. Must function properly and shoot. 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. And thanks for not calling the 69 a Combat Magnum. Whoever came up with that idea at S&W needs to get smacked. But for the same reasons the .38 Special didnt disappear when the .357 Magnum was introduced, the .44 Special survives too. Looks like it was Doug Wesson that started the legend. The factory continues to enthusiastically embrace our special editions and we constantly have new models in the works. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box. 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. A factory .44 Special +P would be a great designation. The .357 doesnt come near half that. Because of these features, the GP100 series is widely described as one of the strongest medium frame revolvers ever made. Hangs on a wall? If youre looking for large and dangerous game intentionally and successfully hunted with a .357 you may have to go back prior to 1956. The revolver's robust, unfluted cylinder holds five rounds of fight-stopping .44 Spl. Compared to the easy shooting 200-grain factory Federal Load, the Hornady round made the GP100 feel like a different beast entirely. I dont ever buy ammo at a store unless its an emergency. [5], In 2016, a limited edition National Rifle Association variant of the GP100 was available from the Friends of NRA through a fundraising raffle. Skeltons load produced more energy than the hottest load in the Black Hills catalog. 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. This is my first Ruger double action revolver. The firing pin of the GP100 is mounted inside the frame. 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. To be honest, the factory trigger, as you state is so nice, Im not sure how much real improvement I got. So you wanted a revolver that was 44 special, without the extra frame size required for 44 Magnum. I was scrolling through the models and apparently the 3" version that I have has been discontinued. Im getting 481 ft lbs of energy at the muzzle for these amazing .44spl loads of 240 grains at 950 fps. The .44 Special Ruger GP100 is a 5-shot woods gun that can also serve as a concealed carry revolver with serious power. If that were my gun, it would live in that Threepersons holster and never see the Fobus again. Ruger GP100 .44 Special $625.00 Guns.com While the .357 Magnum enjoys an excellent reputation against motivated adversaries, some prefer the surety of a big-bore cartridge. 429421 SWC's and big round holes in the target without the big flame and big recoil. When they do bring it out, I will have one to go with my Marlin 1894P. Ian, welcome aboard! GP100. Its way cheaper to order it. 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 His father and grandfather were shooters and collectors before him, so its pretty much in his DNA. Large, heavy bullets moving slowly also work extremely well but without the negatives that speed brings. 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. I have a Charter Undercover and like it so much I sure wouldnt mind its bigger sibling. Thats a lot of power, no matter how you measure it. The round delivered a consistent 2-inch grouping at the same distance. Five shots is plenty to get me to my shotgun. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. 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. Also will be changing the fiber optic for a standard GP sight; the fiber optic is actually a little too bright for my taste. Keep the good, informative reviews coming! The fiber-optic front sight is a bright green rod that stands out prominently over the GP100s flat, serrated top. The .44 Special GP100 has a good, smooth trigger double action. Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist and playable character, a young Native-American man who later realizes hes a Conduit with special powers. The other big speed-assisting factor: the GP100s sights. Revolvers are still the right gun by the bed. I need another .44 like I need a hole in the head. Cant think of any reason to want one of those before a Ruger. Location. Id gladly share some time with a fellow .44 fanatic over a cold drink Jeff! Im also getting 491 ft lbs from 200 gr .45ACP at 1050, the stated velocity and weight of the black Hills stuff above. The GP100 was controllable, and I warmed up to the fiber-optic front sight a little more during this phase of my test. I have but two words to say about anyone who would complain that a gun review was too long because it contained a bit of discourse about Elmer Keith: fuck em. The double-action trigger pull measures 11.5 pounds. He switched to the 44 after he blew-up a 45 SAA with a hot load. A green fiber optic front sight is easy to pick up and makes for fast target acquisition. Disassembly of integrated subassemblies requires no special tools and allows for easy maintenance and assembly. I already own and love Rugers .357 mag GP100, I definitely need/want this Special version. Given that 10 round mags for .45s isnt uncommon anymore, I think one can safely say that not only does the .45ACP outperform the .44 special, but a gun full of it more than doubles the potential power delivery of this 44 Special. To put that in perspective, the SAAMI limit for 44 magnum is 36,000 psi and the limit for 38 Special +P is 20,000 psi. Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original). What we need is a sanctioned 44 Special +P . Available in a wide array of models, the Ruger 44 Special for sale are affordable revolvers with exceptional quality and performance. Double action measures a little over 11 pounds. That round was going 1,100fps, generating 700 ft. lbs. 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. Gear up as your favorite Delsin Rowe Vest. Ruger. Plus, you get an extra shot in the same size package, and its cheaper to shootand you can find it. Follow them. The GP100 is a family/line of double action five- (.44 Special), six- (.357 Magnum, .38 Special, & 10mm Auto), seven- (.357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum), or ten-shot (.22 Long Rifle) revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., manufactured in the United States. Certainly a part of that is down to the guns handle. More importantly, the thinnest part of the cylinder on the interior walls was identical in width. Some places like Academy will ship free with a $25 order, some others like Target Sports ship free in case lots. 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.. ..but at least your neighbor would know that you are shooting a gp100. I wore the GP100 around in this holster for two days concealed, and it was comfortable and kept the revolver hidden beneath my light jacket. Id also like to see a review of the 5 inch version Anyone? In a CCW piece, youre looking for a shorter barrel, lighter frame, utter reliability. Beyond,http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/dissolving_the_myth.htm. 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. UPC: 736676017614 . But for the same performance, there is a huge amount of airspace beneath the bullet. Ive got plenty of jacketed 225gr and 240gr bullets. 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 Ruger KGP-141 with speed loaders of .357 ammunition. 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. The bell of the ball: Federal 200gr Semi Wadcutter Hollowpoints. But you can also find many loads slower, lighter, and more mild than those, which is what many, if not most, people actually need. The barrels full underlug protects the non-rotating ejector rod. The GP100 disassembles into three major modules with only limited use of tools. The GP100 is manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special, .22 Long Rifle, .44 Special, and 10mm Auto calibers. As Mike already stated, I will reiterate.Welcome! Another change was the shape of the frame. The edges were sharp or rounded where they should be, and the metal-to-metal fit was exacting. Find the right load and youll be rewarded with better. 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. And then youd see the splash of the new cover and happily carry a copy to the counter, along with the paper cup that held your coffee. 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. Whats this superiority to .45ACP? http://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUGP-4451-5. I didnt develop a pet load for this gun. 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? Walgreens Pharmacy - 1371 METROPOLITAN AVE, Bronx, NY 10462. 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. This 3-inch GP weighs 36 ounces (according to Rugers website, but they list the .357 with the same weight so I think the .44 actually weighs a bit less), so its not a pocket gun by any means and its a bit on the heavy side for concealed carry on your hip (but plenty of people carry even heavier guns daily). Most of the time, they tend to stand in for bolt guns that do the job a whole lot better. Its well executed, with no rough edges or gross tool marks. My tightest five-shot cluster, measuring 1.44 inches wide, was produced by the Black Hills 200-grain JHPs. 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. All the badassitude of his son, none of the whining or borderline retardation. For the melanoma tumor-specific antigen, see. Ruger is TALO's largest special edition partner. Yes, a cadre of handgunners revere the .44 Special. Thats just me. The original GP100 grips were made of black Santoprene, with contrasting side panels made of rosewood or goncalo alves. Poor - under 30% condition. 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. this has the makings of a great novel! At 21 feet, cocked for each shot, this Ruger easily kept ten shots in the x-ring of a B27 target. Good medicine for a variety of chores one ight want a heavy sixgun to perform. That seems like a reasonable option if you like a lighter bullet. Panels on the side, made of black plastic, goncalo alves wood, or rosewood, provide contrast to the flat black of the Santoprene. The Ruger GP100 .44 Special is a sizable, powerful-looking gun. I dont know guys but Ill tell you guys this: Id much rather have a 357 mag than a 44 spl. It is. These handles position your index finger just right for expert manipulation of the trigger. 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. Seems that might warrant a mention in the article?? 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. Appears very well made. I think. Starting in 1999 TALO has designed hundreds of Ruger limited editions. My mind stretches back to that old Model 24, all those years ago, and I shake my head. 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). Would love to see one in 5; that and a HCSWC would make for some really unhappy pigs (Im sure the 3 would do well, also, but theres just something weird about hunting with a short barrel). A magnum load of many powders in a short-barreled .44 Mag (ie, CCW piece, with a 3 barrel or so) is going to result in not much improvement in muzzle velocity or any other difference from a .44 Special, other than a huge muzzle bloom. Im looking forward to more information on .44 special, and would really like to hear your opinion on appropriate defensive loads for this weapon. Like many Ruger revolvers, this GP100 in .44 Spl. Steven Tracy is a retired police officer after 30 years of service and has been a firearms enthusiast since birth. This gun is not. Gorgeous! Its made of top-grain leather with double stitching at stress areas. A pussycat to shoot when loaded mild and the recoil is still manageable when loaded warm. Ive favored crossdraw holsters since carrying on my parents property in Wisconsin. It features all-stainless-steel construction along with the traditional click-adjustable rear sight. The hammer locks up early and the double action pull isn't stagey or creepy or stacking. 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. Buy a few spacers, some 1000 grit sandpaper, polish, maybe a new set of springs gun feels new. I have a beautiful S&W 629 V-Comp .44 magnum, it only starts to sting after a few cylinders of booms. If you could afford just one more it should also be a .357 magnum. This is, after all, about the .44 Special. Factory loaded 44 Special cartridges are notoriously anemic. There is just something special about smooth non-fluted Cylinder on a revolver. Especially if you consider that a 230gr +p .45 auto can deliver more, -and- from a platform that in single stack configuration (1911 for example) holds 2+1 more rounds then the 5 in this weapon here( not to mention the double stack .45s from Glock, S&W, Springfield, etc that are prevalent today). I have a fairly large collection of mil-sup bolt guns and absurd pistols. Quantum physics and RevolverGuy at the same time? Operating days this week: everyday. The rear belt slot pulls the butt of the revolver into your body when carried just behind the hip. 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. Not a sarcastic question. The second realization is that the Hogue rubber handles are perfect. 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. Manufacturer Action Barrel Length Caliber Capacity Weight Subcategories Applied Filters Keyword : ruger gp100 Clear all filters Used RUGER GP100 $796.99 New Add to Cart RUGER GP100. Overall, none of the group averages were wider than 2.5 inches. One day at the range I laid down my 7 Super Redhawk .44 mag down next to a beautiful blued S&W Model 29. But it is very much a reloaders cartridge. Back in 1986, when the .357 Mag. 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. So I went on the Ruger web page and I was wanting to find out a bit more about my .44 Special GP-100. Next, I used some Cowboy Action loads to hit some steel targets. Nice write up! Its a pistol made for packing around. 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. 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. Id bet that maybe 2 more elk have been killed with the .357 magnum handgun than were killed by unicorn horns. Many knowledgeable handgunners cant understand its attraction. hard cast will penetrate into the vitals of any animal in North America. 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