Ruger releasing 7-shot versions of the GP100

December 10, 2017, 11:23 PM

P220 Smudge

You know, for all the "Well, I would be interested if it was a ________" posters, have you considered that the groundwork for those variants is now laid in a reasonably solid choice for a market entrant in the GP100? Who's to say those variants you're imagining aren't next on their list?

December 11, 2017, 10:44 PM

RNshooter

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December 12, 2017, 08:35 AM

Rolan_Kraps

What I want is a LCRx 3" in .357

December 12, 2017, 08:58 AM

soggy_spinout

quote:
Originally posted by P220 Smudge:
You know, for all the "Well, I would be interested if it was a ________" posters, have you considered that the groundwork for those variants is now laid in a reasonably solid choice for a market entrant in the GP100? Who's to say those variants you're imagining aren't next on their list?

But of course. Ruger isn't any less shy than say, SIG Sauer, in doing many, many variations of its popular models. And I have the feeling that the 7-round GP100 will likely supplant the 6-round guns, just like how that config has pretty much happened with the core versions of the S&W 686. Though I've ordered in both the 2.5" (though honestly, this one makes little sense to me given how great the 3" config has been for previous GPs) and 4.2" for the shop, the one I still lust for is one with the 5" barrel. Two years of living with my 5" 6-rounder has convinced me that it's THE ideal 357MAG barrel length for me.

Now Ruger just needs to make it happen.

December 12, 2017, 09:16 AM

Tommydogg

I didn't think I was going to "need" another gun this year!

December 14, 2017, 05:03 PM

VictorLouis

quote:
Originally posted by BBMW:

The frames look MUCH beefier than the 6-shot versions.

I just fondled one yesterday, and that same thing occurred to me. However, I wasn't bright enough to ask for a standard GP to compare it with, LOL. They had plenty on-hand.

December 14, 2017, 07:06 PM

parabellum

VictorLouis, where have you been for the past 15 years?

December 14, 2017, 07:23 PM

vthoky

quote:
Originally posted by Handsome Stranger:
This is a seven-shot six-shooter, and I had it especially made.

Villain, 1979

December 14, 2017, 08:04 PM

Edmond

I'll wait and see what they're selling for at the stores. That 4.2" would make for a nice addition for me.

December 14, 2017, 09:56 PM

cslinger

I want the 2.5 inch. Cuz.....cuz....well reasons.

December 15, 2017, 08:26 PM

ubelongoutside

I would be happy with a 5 shot if I could get one chambered in .44 magnum...

December 15, 2017, 08:55 PM

apprentice

quote:
Originally posted by ubelongoutside:
I would be happy with a 5 shot if I could get one chambered in .44 magnum...

This makes more sense to me as well.

December 16, 2017, 01:58 PM

Tommydogg

Any body have one yet? I can neither confirm nor deny that I ordered one!

December 16, 2017, 02:14 PM

pedropcola

This thread makes me want to buy an 8 shot Redhawk. lol

December 16, 2017, 02:25 PM

BucFan

Definitely interested in the 7 shot GP100. Have come close to purchasing the 686-7 a few times, but would like to stick with Ruger to go with my SP101.

A 3" Wiley Clapp with their sights and I'll get one for sure

December 16, 2017, 03:31 PM

rat2306

quote:
Originally posted by BucFan:
Definitely interested in the 7 shot GP100. Have come close to purchasing the 686-7 a few times, but would like to stick with Ruger to go with my SP101.

A 3" Wiley Clapp with their sights and I'll get one for sure

A 3" could entice me also. 2.5", I'll stick with my old S&W 19.