5 shot 44 special GP-100 3"

[rangerbob]

The GP-100 in 44 Special is real. It's SKU#1761. There's an excellent article with photos at americanrifleman.org. It's next up on my list of new guns to get. Bob!!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[bogus bill]

Love .44 special. Somehow over the years I have accumulated seven of em!

 

[rangerbob]

Bogus Bill, You need to let me hold that 5" M21 for a while. That's a holy grail gun for me. Bob!! :mrgreen:

 

[trapperon]

4 shot? Its a 5 shot, right?

Ron

 

[bogus bill]

Yes/no. It originally is a model 20 HD. (38/44). Many years ago I found the model 21 barrel at a gun show and then went shopping for a HD. Had a gunsmith friend swap the barrels and re-chamber the cylinder. It was a 4", now is a 5". When I bought the gun it`s original grips had a bunch of small nail head imprints in the butt. I didn't re-blue it but just might some day. I dont have much in the gun, probably a 1/10th of what a guru would charge today. It`s been my beater .44 when I ride the trails on our RZR. Shoots good.
That 7 1/2" is a similar story. It was shipped to the Copper Queen mine in 1906 and in 4 3/4" .44 WCF. Somewhere along the line, probably back in the 1950`s old gun writer Tommy Bish and probably Al Capone that owned King Gun Works re did it to .44 special. A old friend of mine got it from Bish and I got it from him. The triplelock was sent back to the factory in 1949 and again in 1950 and the later adjustable sights put on back then. Have a letter. Also a letter on the Copper Queen Colt. The 6 1/2" was made about 1955, have the letter. The model 24-3 4" and the 4 3/4" colt saa and the Lipsey special I bought new.

 

[trapperon]

The title of this thread says 4 shot gp100. I believe it is actually a 5 shot.

Ron

 

[Mus408]

Load one skip one!

 

[bogus bill]

That`s on colts and clones. The modern Rugers are suppose to be safe.

 

[rangerbob]

The GP-100 in the title is a five(5) shot. I made a typing error. I'm much better at shooting and reloading that typing. I fixed it. Bob!!

 

[Jimbo357mag]

A good bed-side piece. The 44 special won't blow your eardrums out.

Rangerbob you should be able to edit the title.

 

[Thumbcocker]

Oh joy oh rapture! I have called my pusher and told him to order me one.

 

[rangerbob]

Bogus Bill, I have a 1947 Transitional 5" 3rd model 44 5" that was originally a fixed sight M&P style revolver. Somewhere along the way, it was sent to Kings gun works for their adjustable sight and wide hammer single action target conversion. It carries a set of Herrett shooting star grips. It is only reliable in DA mode with handloads with Federal 150 primers. MY Smith guru needs a new hammer and trigger to bring it back to reliable DA functioning and those don't grow on trees. My other 44 specials include (2) M24-3 4"( OK, I was greedy), 2 Ruger Flattop Backhawks(4.6" and a 5.5"), a midsize Vaquero 4.6", and many 44 Magnums. Fortunately, the 44 affliction is quite painless and only affects one's pocketbook. Bob! :mrgreen:

 

[bogus bill]

I was ruined by Skeeter and Elmer. Once the .44 mag came out Elmer favored the mag. I also have a old model 29-2 with a added ?? 5" barrel. Bought it used many years ago. It`s the bottom one. The top is a 5" 27-2 that I bought new around 1970. Soon as I bought it I sent it back to the company and add all the options including engraving my name in gold.

 

[rangerbob]

Bogus Bill, The 5" M29 is my other Holy Grail gun. I too have been educated by the writings of Mr. Keith and Mr. Skelton. Good for us. Bob!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[tsubaki]

I was undecided what will replace my Rossie 720, was leaning real hard toward an XD-s in 45acp.
I think this new introduction has made my mind up!
I can wait on a late Christmas gift.

 

[z1r]

I was ruined by Skeeter and Elmer. Once the .44 mag came out Elmer favored the mag. I also have a old model 29-2 with a added ?? 5" barrel. Bought it used many years ago. It`s the bottom one. The top is a 5" 27-2 that I bought new around 1970. Soon as I bought it I sent it back to the company and add all the options including engraving my name in gold.

I never could find a 29 I wanted to pony up for but did luck into a 544 , .44-40 with a 5" barrel.. Love that gun. Especially once the Lee Factory crimp die came out.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Jeff's got the video out now.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-GP100-44.htm

 

[Quattroclick]

A must have, at least it was a must have a couple of weeks ago for me. Before I stumbled across a Taurus 431, 5 shot stainless 3" barrel 44 special. Now it's a definite "like to have".

 

[RUFFBIRD]

Aww darn, stupid Canadian gun laws says no NEW handguns with barrels less than 105 mm (4" & a Hair)
I will have to pass on it,...or I would have one too,...or is that two??? Sure will be a nice one!

Edited to add that maybe there is hope for us snowbirds if they make em with a 4.2" barrel.

 

[Pistolero]

Jeff's got the video out now.

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-GP100-44.htm

Very informative video and write up!

Thank you,

 

[TinkerDave]

I want, I want, but I want a Wiley Clapp version with fixed sights, chamfered Cylinder, et al - just like the .357 version they came out with a while ago. Then Ruger can come out with a 10 MM Auto version and really make people happy. TD

 

[Captain America]

It's on the Ruger website...

http://www.ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1761.html

 

[Blackmore]

Should the forcing cone walls be a little thicker?

 

[ProfessorWes]

Sigh. I've been wanting a .44 SPL GP100 since I bought my first Flattop Blackhawk in that caliber. And now that I'm currently broke and can't buy one, Ruger finally makes my wish come true.

Oh well: At least I've got two of the Flattops, and an ample supply of shells stashed . . .

 

[bogus bill]

I also have a s&w 544. Looks just like my 5" 29-2.

 

[k22fan]

The .44 Special GP-100 is a great addition to the catalog. If I'd held back the funds that I spent on guns earlier in the year I'd buy one.

This comparison does not bode well for it being cataloged long but it is very similar to S&W's 5 shot L frame .44 Special Model 696 that was a flash in the pan. I hope the GP-100 version lasts long enough for me to get one. It'll be up to you guys to buy enough of them to keep the offering in the catalog.

 

[gramps]

Charter Arms has continuously had a DA .44 Spcl on the market since the 70's. Taurus off and on. Why S&W, and Ruger haven't is beyond me. I will have to save up for the new GP 100 .44. Would love to have one.
gramps

 

[magpouch]

I must have one! SOMEONE TAKE MY MONEY!!!

Seriously though, I don't see anyone actually SELLING these yet...

I hope to see them SOON!

 

[Big Old Boy]

With any luck Gramps you can shoot mine in Nc. this fall. I don't have one as yet but I will.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Mine is on the way.