4" GP100 44Special rumors?

Is there any rumor, talk...hope...we could see a 4" barrel on the 44 spec GP100? I like the 3" but would like a 4 better. My luck is I'd buy the 3 then the 4 would come out next week. A fixed sight 3 or 4 option would be nice too.

I'd also like to see a 4" GP-100 this year

If they do, it'll be 4.2".

4.2" would be fine with me. Stainless and the fixed sights from the Match Champion, please.

5of7 said:

If they do, it'll be 4.2".

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Yep, 4.2" or similar is the new 4". Canadian law requires pistol barrel length to be 105 mm (4.13") or more so that's why the change. S&W has changed several of their former 4" revolvers to the new length also.

Model 1761 on www.ruger.com. 3", 5-shot gp-100.

planetcat said:

Model 1761 on http://www.ruger.com. 3", 5-shot gp-100.

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I am very happy with mine.

Didn't a distributor order a run of 4" blued .44 GP100s? Pretty sure. Worth a google anyway to verify if you're in the market.

howl said:

Didn't a distributor order a run of 4" blued .44 GP100s? Pretty sure. Worth a google anyway to verify if you're in the market.

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Not to my knowledge

Just the 5" blue steel Lipsey's GP 44 Spl:

http://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUGP-4451-5

I also would like the 4" better.

I have one of the 5" half lug GP-100 44's and other than custom made holsters, there are no holsters for 5" GP's and L frames from the usual makers. 4" holsters abound for GP's and L frames. If one had to have a 4" GP 44, shortening the barrel on a 5" half lug would only involve cutting the barrel, recrowning it, and cutting a dovetail slot for the front sight. Of course, Ruger has 4.2" barrel castings for 357's readily available. I suspect boring them to 44 would be easy. Bob!! :wink:

I can't understand why they have yet to introduce a 4" either. The 3" is fine, but it should have fixed sights. The 5" Lipsey's half-lug is pretty cool as well, but I'd rather see a 4" barrel for sure.

If Ruger really wants to compete with S&W, they're going to have to do a 44 mag on the GP frame....I have a S&W 69 and it is an all-around awesome gun.

Pistolero said:

planetcat said:

Model 1761 on http://www.ruger.com. 3", 5-shot gp-100.

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I am very happy with mine.

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NICE!!! 8)
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I'd like to see a 4" and would probably part with my 3" to get it.

I'm gonna be cranking out a few holsters for the new 5" guns.

If they were to come out with a full shroud 4"er I just might have to invest in some 44 dies and components.

Pretty happy with mine. One of my most fun shooters.