I mainly just shoot.38spl target reloads in my GP100. Put a box of full power.357 Magnum downrange yesterday. Had almost forgotten what a good time can be had shooting them.
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Posts: 13749 | Location: Michigan | Registered: July 10, 2004
I have a GP100,a Match Champion, and an SP101. Sho’nuff 357 is a hoot out of any of them. I must say, if I had to burn down my house and walk off into the woods, those Rugers and my Marlin 1894CSS might very well be what I grab on the way out.
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GP100s are a treat. And the big brother RedHawk is no slouch either.
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Eventually, I would like to pick up a GP100. I've got a Super Blackhawk and a New Vaquero in .44 mag and .357 mag, respectively. I generally shoot .44 spl or .38 spl through them, but it is damn fun to see how they perk up with the magnum loads!
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The 4” GP100 is without a doubt the best of all worlds for the .357. You can comfortably shoot full house loads all day and never tire of it. The same can be said for its smaller sibling.
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I bought my GP100 quite a few years ago and have shot it extensively. I cant even begin to guess the round count. Never a problem. And no visible wear either. The best gun ever made by Ruger? GP100.
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Thoroughly enjoy both of my GP100s, standard 3" and a distributor 5", both stainless. The TALO 10mm is mighty compelling for making a triad...if only it came with a 5" barrel. All I ever seem to shoot is .357MAG out of them.
A couple years ago, I sold my 4" GP100 to help pay for a (to me) grail gun (686-4 Plus). Told myself I didn't really NEED two 4" 357s. I missed it almost right away.
Thankfully, my friend sold it back to me a month or so ago, without having ever shot it. Great friend, great gun!
Originally posted by 911Boss: Recently sold my wife’s SP101 in .357 and then bought two of the SP101 in 9mm
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I love my snub .357 sp, but I am seriously craving the 9mm version.
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When I take a newcomer to revolvers to the range, I'll load 3 38 specials then 3 357 magnums and hand it to them. On the fourth pull of the trigger they jerk up, head spins around with eyes wide open!! Quite a difference. Love my 4" GP100!