New here, just got first pistol

Hey everyone. I am new here I just got my first pistol, a Ruger GP100 with SS finish and a 4" barrel. At first I thought it would be too much for me because I have small hands but it feels perfect. The only other handguns I have fired before are a Walther P22 and a Ruger P90 So far I have only shot 50 rounds of 38 special and only 6 of .357 I am beyond impressed with my purchase and could not be happier. I have been waiting three years to finally get a GP100 and finally got one less than a week after getting my pistol permit. I already had the manual downloaded and read through many reviews. I guess all this info isnt necessary but I am happy I wanted to tell someone, haha. Thanks.

You are going to love that GP 100. Probably one of the strongest most durable pistols ever made. If I had to choose just one of my many handguns. that would be the one.

Good choice and welcome. Have fun.

And good luck with it
U will like it

Enjoy it, and welcome to the forum

you made a real good choice on a 1st handgun. be sure to pick up a .22 also ....

Welcome to the Forum,,, and a new case of Rugeritis! Those DA revolvers can be a lot of fun!

One stout piece-If you want one with a 6" bbl to compliment the 4" one,look around for one that does not have the full underlug-these are scarcer than hen's teeth

A great gun to start with.. it will do most anything you need it to.

I like pictures!
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Congrats..... you picked a good one, one of these days I may get one too.... after I wear out all these Security Sixes I have..... :wink: .......Ken

Thanks everyone, im really happy so far. How do you post pictures on this forum? I will try to get some up.

Go to the Gallery section, at the top of the page is a "sticky" tutorial on how to post pics here.

Now you'll need to get set up to reload and you'll find that the .357 caliber has a vast range of loads that can be used (especially in a GP100) from powder puff to heavy for caliber 180+. Welcome to this great forum and let us know how it shoots.

Welcome, nnero! You could not have made a better choice for your first handgun. Congratulations!

You will find that the good people here can offer a huge wealth of advice on the care and feeding of your GP--not that it needs much. I am sure you will enjoy that gun for many years. Just don't hesitate to ask if any questions come up about it.

Thanks again for all the replies. I will have lots of questions in the future, especially when it comes to reloading. My friend and I are going to split the costs when the time comes. I really know nothing about it.

Welcome to the forum. Your adventure is just beginning. Hank.

Welcome! You picked a good one to start with. And there are some nice aftermarket grips out there that will make it fit your hand even better. Glad to have you join us on the forum.

Mine came with the Hogue monogrips? I will get some pics up in a few days.