Thank you for your thoughtful review. It's always nice to see a youngster (I'm 68) with a revolver, especially one willing to consider its utility for certain purposes. My GP 100 is the Lipsey/Ruger, 5-inch barrel, 5-shot, Roper-stocked .44 Special; and my first revolver was the GP 100-'s predecessor, a Security Six (blue, 4-inch) purchased in 1978. In town, I carry a Kimber Ultra CDP II (3-inch 1911), a Sig P938, or an S&W 60-15 (.357, 3-inch). In the forest, however, I don't mind taking some heavier-weighted firearms: .44 Special, .44 mag, .41 mag, .45 Colt, or .357 New Vaquero. You can't go wrong with a Ruger .357. Happy and safe shooting!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm wanting to do more revolver content, but they don't seem generate as much interest compared to other firearm types. Some revolver videos planned: S&W J-Frames, S&W K38, S&W 586-1. I also have a video on the S&W K22 in .22LR.
Having both, i can say as much as i like my older GP-100 in .357 Mag, my newer GP-100 in the perfect chambering of .44 Special wins hands down, especially in the woods or for serious work. It's not called Special for nuttin' . ☆
@@dontworrybout2664 why not? i would agree only on the grounds that revolvers are outdated by comparison in modern applications and are more of a novelty, but when this revolver came out (and even the security 6) it was used by plenty of LEO and surely saw plenty of action.
@@2stroke438 LEO’s used the security 6. Maybe some cases of gp100’s but they were not widely used. And the gp100 was made far far after revolvers were used in warfare.
The AR-15 wasn't made for combat. It was adapted for combat. 686s, combat duty, submerged marine environments. MR73s, currently produced. It's a proven effective sidearm in qualified hands.
Really like your work young man! I recently got a GP100 4.2" barrel. Range time was this morning. Very impressed at how comfortable it is firing full magnum loads. I used to own a former police S&W 6" 357 and it used to ring me like a bell with the report of each shot. I could feel it in my jaw. That was weirdly unforgettable. Mine is the target model in SS. Was very pleased with it this morning at the range! It is "just right" out of the box and needs nothing. Now I am just awaiting a holster to come in so I can carry it.
Very nice to find a gun that is "just right" from the factory. Vintage S&Ws are like that for me. The Gp100 I'm still tinkering with and will probably make another video!
I agree with both. JatedAF has a very good channel. My GP100 is the most comfortable shooting magnum loads. However, I lime the 686 ejector rod over the GP100.
I picked up a 4" black type like this in the video as a used gun that someone had traded in.....300.00- I almost fell over. I dated it on Ruger's site and it was made in 1987. I already owned a 4" stainless GP-100 I'd bought in the mid 2000's but for that price, I had to take it. Runs great, looks great, is great.
I already had a 4 inch 357 GP stainless and was very happy with it, then one day I went to the local gun shop to see if they would take a micro Kimber 1911 that just wasn't doing it for me, of course their offer wasn't what I wanted, the shop then asked if I wanted to trade for a full size Springfield 1911, as I was filling out the paperwork for it, the gentleman said "before you fill that out, we just got this in" he then pulled out a 3 inch stainless steel 7 shot357 GP100, needless to say I took that bad boy home, both GP's are reliable and will shoot any ammo that's loaded without a hiccup, basically I got two beefy revolvers for the price of what I would have paid for one Colt Python (no knock against the Python!)
Great video. I love the GP100! I took it to a revolver class and loved it! Such a fun way to enjoy a revolver. Way harder to run a revolver quickly than a pistol. At least for me. Thanks for the review. I'll subscribe.
I also have a 4” gp100. If you want to take that trigger to the next level drop in a wilson combat spring kit!! I put it in both 10# springs and its freaking UNBELIEVABLE!! Easiest and cheapest $10 i have ever spent! Took 15 minutes to literally transform my gun.
We just recently bought a gp100 to collaborate with our Henry big boy All Weather lever action in 357mag.. sons and I took the revolver out to test some calibers.. started with 125gr. 38spl and 129gr .38spl +P ending with Underwood ammunition 180gr hard cast black cherry flat nose gas check.. handled all very well.. we are glad we went with Ruger.
My poor ass over here with that RIA M206 boyyyy! (My first revolver to date, first firing was about 2 weeks ago - LOVE the thing) Had never owned a revolver until now. Cool to see some more expensive ones than I can afford at work. Might keep the Ruger in mind for a future purchase when I'm looking to get another revolver. I'll probably get a black powder 51' Navy Replica before any other revolver type guns though. Love the videos! Fellow TX boy here from ol' Clifton Hicks channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the great comment! Midway has a really good deal on the Traditions Colt Navy Revolver (Pietta). Comes with everything you need to get started with a black powder revolver except for black powder. It's an excellent deal. Stay tuned for more revolver content, and banjo content
Subscribed....I really miss the one I had. Sadly it was stolen. It being my negligence leading to that is debatable. To think I paid about $375 total back in the day. I was taught to not make a habit of 'slamming' the ejector like that.
I've shot the S&W and my GP100.I don't like the grip of the SW.The GP is better,at least for me.The SW is not more accurate than the GP. With my GP it's no problem to hold the 10 at 25 meters.But that could be the result of my reloading. Btw. i got the stainless 6" model.
i'm not into guns but i saw your short on the m1 garand and i'm suddenly interested xD still won't get a gun but its super cool to hear an expert talk about their field of expertise :D
I had a GP100 Wiley Clap edition. It was a great shooter but the finish was too grayish for me so I swapped it for a 4in 686 that I like. Much smoother trigger on the 686 too. GP100s used to be cheaper then the S&Ws but over time Ruger is bumping the prices too
Well done. A 357 Magnum Revolver is a fantastic option for a bug out gun as it will do more than just self-defense. With the right ammunition, it is a admirable hunting round as well. GP100 is the best of the lot in my opinion as well.
Dude I've been watching gun reviews on UA-cam for over a decade, this might be one of the best I've ever seen honestly, you just gained a subscriber, I learned alot from your video about the Gp100 that others didnt cover, you swayed my decision to buy on in the 3 inch variety for CCW
Had a GP100, a blued Wiley Clapp brass bead front sight. It came from the factory with rust issues under the grips. Apparently something happened at the factory with treatment of the metal before refinishing. Ruger was fantastic, I sent them a few pics and they legit just shipped me a new revolver. I sent them back the defective one and had a new one in less than a week. Fantastic warranty
I have the same revolver except mine is the 6" I absolutely love this revolver and take it deer hunting and to the range all the time. Im a new subscriber and enjoy your videos. keep them coming.
First handgun I've ever shot was a Ruger GP 100. It was my dad's buddy and I even shot 357 124 grain hollow points out of it and I didn't have much trouble with them. The grip is awesome and recoil was manageable for me.
I want this as my next purchase to be my personal carry self defense firearm except for what I want is the 3 inch barrel length. I have shot this revolver several times and was impressed with it's accuracy and not to heavy of a recoil for a 357. The 357 cartridge has become my favorite cartridge for all around use, target shooting, hunting and self defense and most, not all but most of the firearms that I own are chambered in this cartridge. Even my favorite hunting rifle is chambered for this cartridge, the Henry bigboy lever action rifle, and it's hunting companion the Ruger Blackhawk 357. I will tell you all, you can't go wrong with any Ruger firearm and definitely can't do much better than the 357 cartridge for it's stopping power on just about anything you are liable to come across in this country, that is all but the grizzly bear, if you come across the grizzly bear and all you have is a 357 , leave, climb a tree, anything except shooting the bear, if you do you just might be in for the worst day of your life with a very pissed off bear. While it is possible to take one down, myself, I would not want to attempt it with a 357
I see that I'm a little bit late to this party, but good job on the video. Last month I was in the market for a new centerfire revolver. I have had the S&W M66, M65, and two Ruger Blackhawks in 357 and regret letting them go many years ago. My wife really likes her Taurus 85 and I still have a Taurus 605 in my night stand; so we have some pretty good experience with revolvers and I haven't gotten into the rimfire revolvers we have. Anyway, I looked at a lot of revolvers last month because I really wanted to compare quality and price. My first choice was going to be a S&W Model 10 or 36 but I didn't realize they were like trying to find unicorn poop. My choices in 38 or 357 really came down to Ruger GP100, SP101, Blackhawk with some super long barrel, a few Colt's, and a bunch of hammerless S&W's. I don't like hammerless and I wanted adjustable sights. I have never handled a Colt and I was not impressed with their triggers even a little. In the end, I went with the GP100 in stainless and have zero regrets. It is so smooth in every aspect.
Yeah, I was collecting 10's, 15's, 64's, 13's, 67's, etc, etc and then Covid came along... Once in a while these days a 10 may come along but now they're charging Alice in Wonderland prices for beaten to death examples. I'm just glad I got what I got when I got it.
Nice review. I do not get the statement on the video that " counter-clockwise cylinder rotation tends to go out of time" as the gun wears. Never have heard this from anyone else. Please explain why that is true. Thanks.
if i understand it correctly it has to do with the axis of rotation and the direction the cylinder swings into and out of the frame. that's why S&W very quickly put a front lockup point on their revolvers in the early 1900s and colt has done without a second lockup point since the beginning. been awhile since i watched the c&rsenal video where they explain it
glad I found another good gun channel that plays with the revolvers! seems like most of the many good ones avoid them like the plague. u sir earned a follower
I have a perverse feeling there may have been a particularly good reason, at least as what I imagine the reason to be a part from the actual reality, of why Bill Ruger created the GP-100, the Blackhawk and the Redhawk frames. Create revolvers that not even Elmer Keith can destroy with his Let's See How Far We Can Take This style of overly excessive reloading practices. Mr.Keith was a scientist after all but he was infamous for making more than a few untimely demises of some Colt SSA's. And if it wasn't for these sacrifices we might never have had the .357 and .44 magnum cartridges.
GP 100, Cast, S/W, Forged. GP 100 finish, rough S/W finish, smooth. GP 100 cylinder lock up is better than S/W. In the end it's just what you believe is your best choice. Myself, '96 mod. GP 100 .357, '84? S/W model 29 .44 mag is best of both worlds.
Yes, that really is the best of both worlds. These new GP's now have those MIM cheesy looking triggers with the MIM production circle instead of machined triggers of the past. I also prefer the roll marks on old Ruget rather that laser etched.
I went from Ruger to Colt revolvers. Nothing wrong with Ruger, just prefer the Colt trigger. My GP100 is now with my brother and still hasn't failed yet after over 1k
Yeah , Don’t compare 357 mag ballistic results with 9mm . There is No comparison 357 is comparable to 10mm and will even outperform 10 mm when hand loaded all day everyday. Not mocking 9mm but my 2” 357 still out performed 9mm on the chronograph and gel by 200-300 fps . That was with standard 357 out of a 2” barrel and 9 mm+p out of a 5” barrel . Don’t know where these BS charts or tests are happening. 9mm fan boys want it so I guess. I like 9mm just fine for capacity, convenience, and style of gun. But ballistically there is no comparison.
Hi thanks for watching. The velocity is a distinct advantage of .357 Magnum giving you a larger window in which expansion occurs, making the round shoot with a flatter trajectory, requiring less lead on moving targets etc. However most self defense rounds are specifically designed to have similar effects on flesh to one another and are designed for shooting humans, so 9mm self defense rounds performing similarly on ballistic gel is not an indictment of .357, just something to consider specifically in terms of self defense.
I bought my GP100 in 1999 for just under $380 with tax. I modified it with some metal work and with some springs, forget who from. Double action pull I do not let anyone esle shoot. Shot coyotes and big jackrabbits. Bowling pin shoots back in the day.
With the .44’s I have both the Ruger Super Redhawk and Smith an Wesson model 29. Between the two the Ruger feels built stronger to handle heavy loads and easier on the hand with each shot. With better accuracy I prefer the Ruger over the Smith
Bud , you have one of the best reviews on UA-cam, we both love the blue blk original finish, looks awesome . The sqwib picture is that 8 rds packed in that barrel Wow , never seen that before. The lite loads don't buy that ammo anymore. Again GREAT REVIEW !
Thanks for the kind words, motivates me to make more reviews. I think my newer videos have improved a lot in presentation and production quality since this one. Honestly, I might make a followup in the future because I've shot the shit out of the GP100 since and carried it quite a bit.
I’ll tell you what to do you can buy a kit for this gun and you can get the trigger pole not to be so tight and I did this with a screwdriver in the middle of my living room. I highly recommend this come.
Yesterday I went a picked up my new GP100 with a 4.2 inch barrel. I took it home to clean it before taking it to sight in and found there is no rifling in the barrel. It took it back to the store where I bought it, BigR here in Colorado. I wanted to return the pistol and they told me, "Your gun your problem" and that was that. Today I found another gun shop that would let me send the pistol back to Ruger from there store cuz the Ruger shipping label was for FedEx. Now I have an unknown wait time before I ever see the new handgun I paid dearly for. Most disappointing purchase.
Was the faulty ammunition that you talked about the Armscor brand, lately I have seen several videos of people who have bought this brand in 38; special and had the same problem with one bullet lodging in the barrel of the man's brand new revolver his first time shooting it. The bad thing is that Armscor will not take or return any calls about this problem. I believe that any company should stand behind what they sell and something is suspicious about them when they don't and won't so much as return a phone call, stay away from Armscor brand ammunition, at least until they prove themselves worthy of your trust
I bought two boxes of Armscor .45 ACP. It is the worst ammo I have ever used and I’ve been shooting pistols for 46 years. Absolute trash - not even good for casual plinking. The brass is okay if you are reloading.
I have the 4 inch blued heavy barrel Ruger Security Six that I love dearly, but there's a part of me that wants to get this exact one in the video just to keep my old Six series one in the great condition it's in. Just not much on full lugs.
I came back because 4 weeks ago I commented here about a GP100 I bought that was a smooth bore. I contacted Ruger, they sent me a shipping label and I was able to send it back. In no time after they received it I got an email saying it was being checked out and in no time they sent it back with a new barrel on it. It shoots well and straight. With the new 3 day waiting period our sodomite governor instituted it took as much time to actually buy the rifle as it did for Ruger to repair it and send it back. Yes, Ruger.
Jared. I know this comment is coming a little late to the game. I just picked up a GP100 in .44 special. it has a rubber Ruger stamped Hogue grip that has the same grip angle and size as the GP100 Match Champion grip. That you showed in your video. I know it helps more with hot loads than the Ruger "Lett" (wood inset) grips. it make shooting .44 special Keith loads more comfortable. It is not as customizable or good look as the Lett grips, but it does work great for fast follow ups. By the way the GP100 and Super Redhawk are my favorite working revolvers. Thank you for the review. For show and accuracy I go with an old Dan Wesson. If you think the Ruger cylinder release is trick. You should give a DW a try. Especially with your non dominate hand hold for reloading. It just works.
Excellent video! I was thinking about getting the GP100 or the 686+. I really wanted to get a Ruger Redhawk 8 shot .357 magnum, but you can't find them new anywhere, and they are waaaay too expensive. So, I sided with the 686+ 4 inch. I have nothing against Ruger, but I also held both in my hands and I found that the 686+ just fit better. I am by no means knocking the Ruger GP100. In fact, if I had to buy another .357 magnum aside from S&W, the GP100 7 shot would most definitely be my second choice. Again, great video! You just got yourself a subscriber.
I bought my gp 100 in 1988. $310. I also had a Smith 686 and a colt python. The Smith and Colt are long gone. I kept the gp 100, still have it today. Still in excellent condition.
I have owned two KGP-141s (.357 magnum, stainless, four inch barrel, full under lug) for decades. They are superb;: accurate, reliable, durable, able to handle every load, well designed, good for every task - it’s the Swiss Army Knife of mid-sized .357s - and top-quality. I would NEVER give either up.
I got my GP100 last year. 6 shot capacity, 6" bull barrel, stainless steel, rosewood/polymer grips, target sights. The gun shipped in 1994 according to Ruger's website. Whoever owned it before me took good care of it. Even after 30 years, the trigger, hammer, crane, cylinder, and ejector are all as smooth as silk. It's a blast to shoot at the range, and to show off. Great video, it helped me decide (justify) to buy my gun. You have a great channel.
If you haven't tried the Pachmayr Diamond Pro grip, it won't cost you much to do so. It's all personal preference, but definitely better than the Hogue or the Ruger original rubber with wood inserts.
No doubt the Ruger is durable , but I don’t believe it’s more durable than a SW 686 in its same class. The Ruger uses casting , therefore it requires more material to be as durable as a forged frame that is visually thinner. The mr88 was essentially a French cast version of the 73 with a few gp 100 controls and features that made it far easier and cheaper to produce than the mr73. It wasn’t commercially successful and the french special forces ended up having the gun replaced really quickly with semi autos or keeping their mr73. Unlike the mr73, there want enough time or testing to really try out the mr88 to see if it could compare to the 73.
I love mine with it's 6 inch Barrel ... goes with my Henry rifle so well... btw a great video... and the shooting being with gloves is rare realistic...well done
What was that ammo that's nearly squibbed? I love the review of the gun but I also would like to know the ammo so I can avoid it. I know ammunition reviews can be boring especially of target grade ammo but when there is a failure or malfunction that is verifiable with video its relevant. I like that you pointed out the ambient conditions you were operating the firearm in.
I just bought a gp100 7shot and it does the same thing u said it kinda gets stuck on something when pulling hammer or trigger. Shud i just dry fire it till it goes away? I hate the fact of sending it in for repair since ruger said it will be a month and a half turn around at this time
Had a mild dilemma when I bought my 1702. Buy another CZ 457 or another .357 magnum... I'm satisfied. A 457 carbine in a mannlicher stock would be the sauce, but they didn't make it.
Thanks for your great review. I just bought one just like yours, a blued 4” model Haven’t fired it yet but looking forward to putting a lot of rounds into it. What was your experience with the S&W 586 that you have to get rid of it? I was looking at that for my 2nd revolver. Thanks, Milo Olea
Good review, and I learned something new when you mentioned the MR88, I appreciate that. By the way, you got some long fingers, but they're thin. I noticed in the CZ PCR vid that your hands don't cover the entire length of the grip, but you can reach the slide release without adjusting your grip. Even when I choke up as high as possible on my P-01, I cover the entire grip and the base plate of the 15-round mag I use when I carry. I can't reach the slide release with the main hand without turning it just a bit, I can still shoot with that grip it just isn't as comfortable. My dad has a 686+ while I have a GP100 7 shot, and I got the classic grips. I gotta say that I like grips on that GP100 ALOT more than the all-around thinner ones on the 686. It feels like I get more leverage on the grip and trigger pull. Despite the grip angle, I find it comfortable, and I can still point it as naturally as any semi-auto I have. I shot one several years ago, I remember liking it and shooting it better than any other handgun I had shot at that time. I recently got the one I just mentioned. I look forward to trying it out and practicing with it a lot, as I can't do the same with my Dan wesson w12 given that it's one of the first with the external barrel nut.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the great comment. Yeah I have those "musician fingers" for sure. The Beretta 92 Compact is about ideal for my hand, the best pointing handgun I've ever held.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. It's always nice to see a youngster (I'm 68) with a revolver, especially one willing to consider its utility for certain purposes. My GP 100 is the Lipsey/Ruger, 5-inch barrel, 5-shot, Roper-stocked .44 Special; and my first revolver was the GP 100-'s predecessor, a Security Six (blue, 4-inch) purchased in 1978. In town, I carry a Kimber Ultra CDP II (3-inch 1911), a Sig P938, or an S&W 60-15 (.357, 3-inch). In the forest, however, I don't mind taking some heavier-weighted firearms: .44 Special, .44 mag, .41 mag, .45 Colt, or .357 New Vaquero. You can't go wrong with a Ruger .357. Happy and safe shooting!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I'm wanting to do more revolver content, but they don't seem generate as much interest compared to other firearm types. Some revolver videos planned: S&W J-Frames, S&W K38, S&W 586-1. I also have a video on the S&W K22 in .22LR.
Having both, i can say as much as i like my older GP-100 in .357 Mag, my newer GP-100 in the perfect chambering of .44 Special wins hands down, especially in the woods or for serious work.
It's not called Special for nuttin' .
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Can never go wrong with a GP100. Built for combat, built to last several lifetimes.
Though I agree it is a tank I don’t think it was built for combat
@@dontworrybout2664 why not? i would agree only on the grounds that revolvers are outdated by comparison in modern applications and are more of a novelty, but when this revolver came out (and even the security 6) it was used by plenty of LEO and surely saw plenty of action.
@@2stroke438 LEO’s used the security 6. Maybe some cases of gp100’s but they were not widely used. And the gp100 was made far far after revolvers were used in warfare.
The AR-15 wasn't made for combat. It was adapted for combat. 686s, combat duty, submerged marine environments. MR73s, currently produced. It's a proven effective sidearm in qualified hands.
@@deltabravo1811 that’s not the same thing. Literally
Really like your work young man! I recently got a GP100 4.2" barrel. Range time was this morning. Very impressed at how comfortable it is firing full magnum loads. I used to own a former police S&W 6" 357 and it used to ring me like a bell with the report of each shot. I could feel it in my jaw. That was weirdly unforgettable. Mine is the target model in SS. Was very pleased with it this morning at the range! It is "just right" out of the box and needs nothing. Now I am just awaiting a holster to come in so I can carry it.
Very nice to find a gun that is "just right" from the factory. Vintage S&Ws are like that for me. The Gp100 I'm still tinkering with and will probably make another video!
I agree with both. JatedAF has a very good channel. My GP100 is the most comfortable shooting magnum loads. However, I lime the 686 ejector rod over the GP100.
I used to have this revolver back in the mid 90s to early 2000s, one of my most terrible choices was to sell it. :(
Same situation with me, but I’m glad to report I bought another one and couldn’t be happier.
I've heard more stories of people regretting getting rid of this gun than any other gun.
I picked up a 4" black type like this in the video as a used gun that someone had traded in.....300.00- I almost fell over. I dated it on Ruger's site and it was made in 1987. I already owned a 4" stainless GP-100 I'd bought in the mid 2000's but for that price, I had to take it. Runs great, looks great, is great.
Fell in love with this gun at a gun range and made it my first buy. I know this beauty will be passed down for generations.
Good for you! Enjoy.
I like 357 gp100 7 Powerful yet Dependable.
Ruger makes everything from single action revolvers to AR15s.....every one of them state of the art. Outstanding review
Yep and they're all awesome. I have more Rugers than any other brand by far.
I already had a 4 inch 357 GP stainless and was very happy with it, then one day I went to the local gun shop to see if they would take a micro Kimber 1911 that just wasn't doing it for me, of course their offer wasn't what I wanted, the shop then asked if I wanted to trade for a full size Springfield 1911, as I was filling out the paperwork for it, the gentleman said "before you fill that out, we just got this in" he then pulled out a 3 inch stainless steel 7 shot357 GP100, needless to say I took that bad boy home, both GP's are reliable and will shoot any ammo that's loaded without a hiccup, basically I got two beefy revolvers for the price of what I would have paid for one Colt Python (no knock against the Python!)
Excellent review. I have the 686 but am interested in the Ruger. Will keep an eye out for other videos from you.
I have both. The 686 is more refined with a better ejector rod. The GP100 has a better grip and cylinder release. I prefer the 686, but love both.
Great video. I love the GP100! I took it to a revolver class and loved it! Such a fun way to enjoy a revolver. Way harder to run a revolver quickly than a pistol. At least for me. Thanks for the review. I'll subscribe.
I took a chance on Ruger and it turned out to be really great
I also have a 4” gp100. If you want to take that trigger to the next level drop in a wilson combat spring kit!! I put it in both 10# springs and its freaking UNBELIEVABLE!! Easiest and cheapest $10 i have ever spent! Took 15 minutes to literally transform my gun.
I put in a Wolfe(?) 12lb spring and yeah it's fantastic.
No issues with soft primer strikes with the softer spring? I had that happen with a S&W I put a spring kit into. Had to put the stock set back in.
My GP100 is my first handgun. I bought it after trying out semiautos. I've had it for a number of years and it's gotten sweeter with use.
it's a fantastic handgun
We just recently bought a gp100 to collaborate with our Henry big boy All Weather lever action in 357mag.. sons and I took the revolver out to test some calibers.. started with 125gr. 38spl and 129gr .38spl +P ending with Underwood ammunition 180gr hard cast black cherry flat nose gas check.. handled all very well.. we are glad we went with Ruger.
I just bought the 4inch stainless going to shoot it tomorrow. Good review I've had good luck with all my Rugers . New subscriber.
Very nice. Stainless has a lot of advantages
@@JaredAF I was looking for a blued one to keep the cost down. All my others are blue. Thanks for the reply.
My poor ass over here with that RIA M206 boyyyy! (My first revolver to date, first firing was about 2 weeks ago - LOVE the thing) Had never owned a revolver until now. Cool to see some more expensive ones than I can afford at work. Might keep the Ruger in mind for a future purchase when I'm looking to get another revolver. I'll probably get a black powder 51' Navy Replica before any other revolver type guns though.
Love the videos!
Fellow TX boy here from ol' Clifton Hicks channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the great comment! Midway has a really good deal on the Traditions Colt Navy Revolver (Pietta). Comes with everything you need to get started with a black powder revolver except for black powder. It's an excellent deal. Stay tuned for more revolver content, and banjo content
Subscribed....I really miss the one I had. Sadly it was stolen. It being my negligence leading to that is debatable. To think I paid about $375 total back in the day. I was taught to not make a habit of 'slamming' the ejector like that.
Great comparison of features with the Smith and Wesson, if my finances ever permit-I'll choose the Ruger!
I like it as much as I like my vintage S&Ws. New S&Ws, other than X-Frames and new N-Frames, don't really interest me.
I've shot the S&W and my GP100.I don't like the grip of the SW.The GP is better,at least for me.The SW is not more accurate than the GP.
With my GP it's no problem to hold the 10 at 25 meters.But that could be the result of my reloading.
Btw. i got the stainless 6" model.
i'm not into guns but i saw your short on the m1 garand and i'm suddenly interested xD still won't get a gun but its super cool to hear an expert talk about their field of expertise :D
I wouldn't call myself an expert but thank you for the kind words!
I had a GP100 Wiley Clap edition. It was a great shooter but the finish was too grayish for me so I swapped it for a 4in 686 that I like. Much smoother trigger on the 686 too. GP100s used to be cheaper then the S&Ws but over time Ruger is bumping the prices too
Nope.
Just subbed because of this video. I've been wanting a GP100 just like this for a long time now
I have this exact GP100 and love it. Recommended.
Well done.
A 357 Magnum Revolver is a fantastic option for a bug out gun as it will do more than just self-defense. With the right ammunition, it is a admirable hunting round as well. GP100 is the best of the lot in my opinion as well.
Dude I've been watching gun reviews on UA-cam for over a decade, this might be one of the best I've ever seen honestly, you just gained a subscriber, I learned alot from your video about the Gp100 that others didnt cover, you swayed my decision to buy on in the 3 inch variety for CCW
Had a GP100, a blued Wiley Clapp brass bead front sight. It came from the factory with rust issues under the grips. Apparently something happened at the factory with treatment of the metal before refinishing. Ruger was fantastic, I sent them a few pics and they legit just shipped me a new revolver. I sent them back the defective one and had a new one in less than a week. Fantastic warranty
I love my Ruger GP100 best revolver I ever shot awesome video
This video confirmed my suspicion of whether to buy one or not. Getting one for sure!
Did you end up getting one?
I paid well less than $400 for mine used 14 years ago. GP and it's little brother sp are my go to handguns.
Gz nice… I paid 800$ for mine , getting it today ! Are guns a good investment ?
What a beautiful revolver
I have the same revolver except mine is the 6" I absolutely love this revolver and take it deer hunting and to the range all the time. Im a new subscriber and enjoy your videos. keep them coming.
I have a Gp100 6inch barrel ❤ mine gate revolver
First handgun I've ever shot was a Ruger GP 100. It was my dad's buddy and I even shot 357 124 grain hollow points out of it and I didn't have much trouble with them. The grip is awesome and recoil was manageable for me.
I want this as my next purchase to be my personal carry self defense firearm except for what I want is the 3 inch barrel length. I have shot this revolver several times and was impressed with it's accuracy and not to heavy of a recoil for a 357. The 357 cartridge has become my favorite cartridge for all around use, target shooting, hunting and self defense and most, not all but most of the firearms that I own are chambered in this cartridge. Even my favorite hunting rifle is chambered for this cartridge, the Henry bigboy lever action rifle, and it's hunting companion the Ruger Blackhawk 357. I will tell you all, you can't go wrong with any Ruger firearm and definitely can't do much better than the 357 cartridge for it's stopping power on just about anything you are liable to come across in this country, that is all but the grizzly bear, if you come across the grizzly bear and all you have is a 357 , leave, climb a tree, anything except shooting the bear, if you do you just might be in for the worst day of your life with a very pissed off bear. While it is possible to take one down, myself, I would not want to attempt it with a 357
Wish I hadn’t sold my GP100 but I have several smiths now so I’m still grateful.
I see that I'm a little bit late to this party, but good job on the video. Last month I was in the market for a new centerfire revolver. I have had the S&W M66, M65, and two Ruger Blackhawks in 357 and regret letting them go many years ago. My wife really likes her Taurus 85 and I still have a Taurus 605 in my night stand; so we have some pretty good experience with revolvers and I haven't gotten into the rimfire revolvers we have. Anyway, I looked at a lot of revolvers last month because I really wanted to compare quality and price. My first choice was going to be a S&W Model 10 or 36 but I didn't realize they were like trying to find unicorn poop. My choices in 38 or 357 really came down to Ruger GP100, SP101, Blackhawk with some super long barrel, a few Colt's, and a bunch of hammerless S&W's. I don't like hammerless and I wanted adjustable sights. I have never handled a Colt and I was not impressed with their triggers even a little. In the end, I went with the GP100 in stainless and have zero regrets. It is so smooth in every aspect.
Yeah, I was collecting 10's, 15's, 64's, 13's, 67's, etc, etc and then Covid came along...
Once in a while these days a 10 may come along but now they're charging Alice in Wonderland prices for beaten to death examples. I'm just glad I got what I got when I got it.
Thanks for the excellent video! I just ordered the 6" 7 shot yesterday. I'm excited to add it to my humble collection.
I'm left handed and have small hands. I have the Match Champion Wood Grips on my GP100 6inch and they feel perfect.
I have the GP-161 believe it or not my gun has the best out of box triggers i ever pulled on a Revolver, got lucky i guess great accuracy as well
Nice review. I do not get the statement on the video that " counter-clockwise cylinder rotation tends to go out of time" as the gun wears. Never have heard this from anyone else. Please explain why that is true. Thanks.
if i understand it correctly it has to do with the axis of rotation and the direction the cylinder swings into and out of the frame. that's why S&W very quickly put a front lockup point on their revolvers in the early 1900s and colt has done without a second lockup point since the beginning. been awhile since i watched the c&rsenal video where they explain it
glad I found another good gun channel that plays with the revolvers! seems like most of the many good ones avoid them like the plague. u sir earned a follower
First firearm I ever purchased and would be the last on I ever sell.
I have a perverse feeling there may have been a particularly good reason, at least as what I imagine the reason to be a part from the actual reality, of why Bill Ruger created the GP-100, the Blackhawk and the Redhawk frames. Create revolvers that not even Elmer Keith can destroy with his Let's See How Far We Can Take This style of overly excessive reloading practices. Mr.Keith was a scientist after all but he was infamous for making more than a few untimely demises of some Colt SSA's. And if it wasn't for these sacrifices we might never have had the .357 and .44 magnum cartridges.
Excellent review. Thanks.
Had the lil brother. The SP-101 and i regret selling it.
I'm brand new, what branch were/are you in buddy? I loved your H&R A1 vidoes
USMC. My latest video is definitely the standard I hope to hold and improve upon. I waited way too long to get a separate mic
I chose the GP100 10 round 22 LR, L , S revolver for three points of cylinder support and a 5.5 inch semi-lug barrel. Love it!!!!
1. Smith Wesson 686. 2. Ruger GP100. 3. Colt Python.- All more than acceptable and really a personal preference.
GP 100, Cast, S/W, Forged. GP 100 finish, rough S/W finish, smooth. GP 100 cylinder lock up is better than S/W. In the end it's just what you believe is your best choice. Myself, '96 mod. GP 100 .357, '84? S/W model 29 .44 mag is best of both worlds.
Yes, that really is the best of both worlds. These new GP's now have those MIM cheesy looking triggers with the MIM production circle instead of machined triggers of the past. I also prefer the roll marks on old Ruget rather that laser etched.
I went from Ruger to Colt revolvers. Nothing wrong with Ruger, just prefer the Colt trigger. My GP100 is now with my brother and still hasn't failed yet after over 1k
Produced in a fantastic year...1985.
Yeah , Don’t compare 357 mag ballistic results with 9mm . There is No comparison 357 is comparable to 10mm and will even outperform 10 mm when hand loaded all day everyday. Not mocking 9mm but my 2” 357 still out performed 9mm on the chronograph and gel by 200-300 fps . That was with standard 357 out of a 2” barrel and 9 mm+p out of a 5” barrel . Don’t know where these BS charts or tests are happening. 9mm fan boys want it so I guess. I like 9mm just fine for capacity, convenience, and style of gun. But ballistically there is no comparison.
Hi thanks for watching. The velocity is a distinct advantage of .357 Magnum giving you a larger window in which expansion occurs, making the round shoot with a flatter trajectory, requiring less lead on moving targets etc. However most self defense rounds are specifically designed to have similar effects on flesh to one another and are designed for shooting humans, so 9mm self defense rounds performing similarly on ballistic gel is not an indictment of .357, just something to consider specifically in terms of self defense.
@@JaredAFI shoot live shit and can tell you .357 magnum is in a whole different class above 9mm !
only paid 700$ for my brand new, new production 586-8, but that was back in like 2017 or 18. thing shoots better than i ever will.
Just found your channel. Immediately a fan for sure. One small time gun channel to another, solid subscription from me.
Oh hey, I saw your Tisas unboxing video when I was getting ready to buy mine! Small world
I bought my GP100 in 1999 for just under $380 with tax. I modified it with some metal work and with some springs, forget who from. Double action pull I do not let anyone esle shoot. Shot coyotes and big jackrabbits. Bowling pin shoots back in the day.
I wanted one of these, but got a deal on a S&W 686+ PC. It is absolutely my favorite gun. Said all that to say I still want a GP100.
With the .44’s I have both the Ruger Super Redhawk and Smith an Wesson model 29. Between the two the Ruger feels built stronger to handle heavy loads and easier on the hand with each shot. With better accuracy I prefer the Ruger over the Smith
Now if TALO would release more of the Wiley Clapp 3" GP100's.
Loved mine. You can shoot it all day long and drive tent stakes with it at night. Remarkably tough gun.
Bud , you have one of the best reviews on UA-cam, we both love the blue blk original finish, looks awesome . The sqwib picture is that 8 rds packed in that barrel Wow , never seen that before. The lite loads don't buy that ammo anymore. Again GREAT REVIEW !
Thanks for the kind words, motivates me to make more reviews. I think my newer videos have improved a lot in presentation and production quality since this one. Honestly, I might make a followup in the future because I've shot the shit out of the GP100 since and carried it quite a bit.
Ruger manufacturers the BEST revolvers on the market .
$700 for that gun?
Gee i was blessed.I only payed 300 Euro(ca. $300).
And guess what?I love it.
I definitely love the frame design of the Ruger and I prefer them to the S&W. Solid frame, trigger group drops right out.
I’ll tell you what to do you can buy a kit for this gun and you can get the trigger pole not to be so tight and I did this with a screwdriver in the middle of my living room. I highly recommend this come.
Great video, well edited and paced
I've got the 7 shot version of this pistol, model 1776 and I love it
Do you have the ammo binding issue? I want to pick up a 7 shot, but I'm concerned about that issue.
@@Diaszurana I've got maybe 400+- rounds of 38, 357, and +p of both variant and it's been flawless. No malfunctions whatsoever
@@sasquatch440 Thanks, man
I have the 7 shot 6" .357 with a Hogue big butt grip. My Ohio deer hunter
Good video, thank you. Subscribed.
Good review. It helped me make my decision to buy one
Of course this video would be recommended to me. You already talked me into buying one though.
It's an awesome gun. The wood match champion grips make it even better.
@JaredAF yeah, the trigger pull was smooth as butter too. We should go shooting some time. I'll bring my LCRX.
OH LOL didn't even realize who I was replying to. What's up Stewart, yeah man we should, I'll hit you up
@@JaredAF lol, it's all good. I knew I would see you in the shop sooner or later.
Yesterday I went a picked up my new GP100 with a 4.2 inch barrel. I took it home to clean it before taking it to sight in and found there is no rifling in the barrel. It took it back to the store where I bought it, BigR here in Colorado. I wanted to return the pistol and they told me, "Your gun your problem" and that was that. Today I found another gun shop that would let me send the pistol back to Ruger from there store cuz the Ruger shipping label was for FedEx. Now I have an unknown wait time before I ever see the new handgun I paid dearly for. Most disappointing purchase.
ruger should make it right, they have good CS
Was the faulty ammunition that you talked about the Armscor brand, lately I have seen several videos of people who have bought this brand in 38; special and had the same problem with one bullet lodging in the barrel of the man's brand new revolver his first time shooting it. The bad thing is that Armscor will not take or return any calls about this problem. I believe that any company should stand behind what they sell and something is suspicious about them when they don't and won't so much as return a phone call, stay away from Armscor brand ammunition, at least until they prove themselves worthy of your trust
I bought two boxes of Armscor .45 ACP. It is the worst ammo I have ever used and I’ve been shooting pistols for 46 years. Absolute trash - not even good for casual plinking. The brass is okay if you are reloading.
I have the 4 inch blued heavy barrel Ruger Security Six that I love dearly, but there's a part of me that wants to get this exact one in the video just to keep my old Six series one in the great condition it's in. Just not much on full lugs.
Yeah honestly I've grown away from the full lug. I'm sure you could find one online used
I came back because 4 weeks ago I commented here about a GP100 I bought that was a smooth bore. I contacted Ruger, they sent me a shipping label and I was able to send it back. In no time after they received it I got an email saying it was being checked out and in no time they sent it back with a new barrel on it. It shoots well and straight. With the new 3 day waiting period our sodomite governor instituted it took as much time to actually buy the rifle as it did for Ruger to repair it and send it back. Yes, Ruger.
Yep, Ruger has excellent cs.
Bought a used one for $400.00!
Jared. I know this comment is coming a little late to the game. I just picked up a GP100 in .44 special. it has a rubber Ruger stamped Hogue grip that has the same grip angle and size as the GP100 Match Champion grip. That you showed in your video. I know it helps more with hot loads than the Ruger "Lett" (wood inset) grips. it make shooting .44 special Keith loads more comfortable. It is not as customizable or good look as the Lett grips, but it does work great for fast follow ups.
By the way the GP100 and Super Redhawk are my favorite working revolvers. Thank you for the review. For show and accuracy I go with an old Dan Wesson. If you think the Ruger cylinder release is trick. You should give a DW a try. Especially with your non dominate hand hold for reloading. It just works.
Excellent video! I was thinking about getting the GP100 or the 686+. I really wanted to get a Ruger Redhawk 8 shot .357 magnum, but you can't find them new anywhere, and they are waaaay too expensive. So, I sided with the 686+ 4 inch. I have nothing against Ruger, but I also held both in my hands and I found that the 686+ just fit better. I am by no means knocking the Ruger GP100. In fact, if I had to buy another .357 magnum aside from S&W, the GP100 7 shot would most definitely be my second choice. Again, great video! You just got yourself a subscriber.
I bought my gp 100 in 1988. $310. I also had a Smith 686 and a colt python. The Smith and Colt are long gone. I kept the gp 100, still have it today. Still in excellent condition.
I have owned two KGP-141s (.357 magnum, stainless, four inch barrel, full under lug) for decades. They are superb;: accurate, reliable, durable, able to handle every load, well designed, good for every task - it’s the Swiss Army Knife of mid-sized .357s - and top-quality. I would NEVER give either up.
I got my GP100 last year. 6 shot capacity, 6" bull barrel, stainless steel, rosewood/polymer grips, target sights. The gun shipped in 1994 according to Ruger's website. Whoever owned it before me took good care of it. Even after 30 years, the trigger, hammer, crane, cylinder, and ejector are all as smooth as silk. It's a blast to shoot at the range, and to show off. Great video, it helped me decide (justify) to buy my gun. You have a great channel.
Good advice to buy a rifle first
If you haven't tried the Pachmayr Diamond Pro grip, it won't cost you much to do so. It's all personal preference, but definitely better than the Hogue or the Ruger original rubber with wood inserts.
How is the 7 shot gp100?
No doubt the Ruger is durable , but I don’t believe it’s more durable than a SW 686 in its same class. The Ruger uses casting , therefore it requires more material to be as durable as a forged frame that is visually thinner.
The mr88 was essentially a French cast version of the 73 with a few gp 100 controls and features that made it far easier and cheaper to produce than the mr73. It wasn’t commercially successful and the french special forces ended up having the gun replaced really quickly with semi autos or keeping their mr73.
Unlike the mr73, there want enough time or testing to really try out the mr88 to see if it could compare to the 73.
Have one love it
One question: how did you come to an 80s Laurent Voulzy song for your intro?
Dont remember, nice song though
I love mine with it's 6 inch Barrel ... goes with my Henry rifle so well... btw a great video... and the shooting being with gloves is rare realistic...well done
What was that ammo that's nearly squibbed? I love the review of the gun but I also would like to know the ammo so I can avoid it. I know ammunition reviews can be boring especially of target grade ammo but when there is a failure or malfunction that is verifiable with video its relevant. I like that you pointed out the ambient conditions you were operating the firearm in.
I just bought a gp100 7shot and it does the same thing u said it kinda gets stuck on something when pulling hammer or trigger. Shud i just dry fire it till it goes away? I hate the fact of sending it in for repair since ruger said it will be a month and a half turn around at this time
10:38 Was that Robert E. Lee popping up at the bottom of the screen?
Generally
I had a trigger lock up in one of these. Sent it to Ruger, they fixed it in a week, during cv19 freakout. The transfer bar was getting stuck
They have good CS
It just works
Hogue wood grips are nice. I also like the ruger compact grip
Get a custom gp one hundred gemini customs take it to a whole new level!!
Fellow wheel gun man here. Love your stuff sir.
700 u got a deal ! I paid 899 for a stainless steel
What is the trigger pull weight in both DA & SA ?
DA is like 12lbs and SA is like 3 or 4.
Had a mild dilemma when I bought my 1702. Buy another CZ 457 or another .357 magnum... I'm satisfied. A 457 carbine in a mannlicher stock would be the sauce, but they didn't make it.
i got the 457 lux. still a beautiful and classically styled rifle. even came with a factory threaded muzzle. one of my favorites. 22 is the best
Thanks for your great review. I just bought one just like yours, a blued 4” model Haven’t fired it yet but looking forward to putting a lot of rounds into it. What was your experience with the S&W 586 that you have to get rid of it? I was looking at that for my 2nd revolver.
Thanks,
Milo Olea
Get a vintage 586, not one of the new ones.
Good review, and I learned something new when you mentioned the MR88, I appreciate that. By the way, you got some long fingers, but they're thin. I noticed in the CZ PCR vid that your hands don't cover the entire length of the grip, but you can reach the slide release without adjusting your grip.
Even when I choke up as high as possible on my P-01, I cover the entire grip and the base plate of the 15-round mag I use when I carry. I can't reach the slide release with the main hand without turning it just a bit, I can still shoot with that grip it just isn't as comfortable.
My dad has a 686+ while I have a GP100 7 shot, and I got the classic grips. I gotta say that I like grips on that GP100 ALOT more than the all-around thinner ones on the 686. It feels like I get more leverage on the grip and trigger pull. Despite the grip angle, I find it comfortable, and I can still point it as naturally as any semi-auto I have.
I shot one several years ago, I remember liking it and shooting it better than any other handgun I had shot at that time. I recently got the one I just mentioned. I look forward to trying it out and practicing with it a lot, as I can't do the same with my Dan wesson w12 given that it's one of the first with the external barrel nut.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the great comment. Yeah I have those "musician fingers" for sure. The Beretta 92 Compact is about ideal for my hand, the best pointing handgun I've ever held.
Bro out here making sense on the internet, love to see it 👏
Excellent breakdown, thanks.
I traded my old one years ago to a rodeo clown, one day I'll get another.