Bad news from Ruger

[OldCracker]

S&W 686 some models have the Hillary Hole. Model 19 and J-Frames don’t have the Hillary Hole I believe…it may not be a deal breaker for ya.

 

[DGW1949]

I think it's strange that they can't provide a replacement from stock on hand. I wonder what the issue would be with a brand new in the box revolver that it can't be repaired.
I know they offered a new replacement or a check but I was just curious about the problem

Ruger makes guns in batches....If they ain't making a particular batch at the time, they don't have any to send. I've seen the same thing before when trying to order a Vaquero and later with the Mini-14. I'm sure it goes for other models too.

DGW

 

[GYJ44]

This was one of them.

What was funny, you've never removed a barrel from a revolver? Never zeroed a fixed sight gun?

 

[BigPapa53]

What was funny, you've never removed a barrel from a revolver? Never zeroed a fixed sight gun?

I honestly thought you were joking.

How are you going to repair an improperly machined frame or barrel with a vise and a stick?

 

[eveled]

The 686+ Mountain Gun is available it’s really nice and no lock.

I actually like my GP100’s more. Take a refund and find another to buy.

See if Ruger can hook you up with an 8 shot .357 Redhawk. Those are really nice.

 

[Watertender]

See if Ruger can hook you up with an 8 shot .357 Redhawk. Those are really nice.

Now that sounds good!!

 

[JPG115]

It looks like I'm going to pick up a S&W 686,dont feel like waiting until Ruger decides to produce more GP100”S
After looking into the GP100 reviews I see a lot of people had the same experience as me so i dont feel so bad.

 

[375hh1973]

S&W 686+

This

 

[Fox Mike]

Perhaps a Redhawk?

 

[GYJ44]

I honestly thought you were joking.

How are you going to repair an improperly machined frame or barrel with a vise and a stick?

You don't but a lot of the complaints are just turned a tad too far in the frame where the front sight is noticeably clocked past 12:00. That is what I was referring to, not your gun.

 

[BigPapa53]

You don't but a lot of the complaints are just turned a tad too far in the frame where the front sight is noticeably clocked past 12:00. That is what I was referring to, not your gun.

Got it. I agree. It wasn’t my gun, by the way.

 

[contender]

"Entire stock delivered or allocated to distributors be my guess.
If their double action line not running at the moment would make little sense to gear up for one warranty replacement."

^^^THIS^^^

Personally I would wait for them to run a new batch.

Ruger makes a LARGE number of different models of guns. They can not have dedicated lines for all models all the time. They build a quantity,, based on projected sales,, and if they sell more than they build,, they will be out of stock until they can re-set the line again.

I would NOT get a S&W 686 myself.

 

[303hunter]

There are plenty of new and used GP100’s on the market. Take the warranty check and buy one. My main carry weapon is a S&W 432, but I would not buy a new one from S&W. Too many horror stories about their quality control. A friend owns a range and has witnessed at least two S&W revolvers with the lock malfunction.

 

[LDB]

There are literally hundreds of GP100's out there to be had. AmmoSeek.com Guns tab. No reason to settle for a second rate gun when a refund allows ordering another GP100.

 

[Laserbait]

See if Ruger can hook you up with an 8 shot .357 Redhawk. Those are really nice.

I was going to suggest that as well. I love mine, and it shoots great! The model that I got had the Hogue Bantam grips from the factory, and it makes the gun very comfortable.

https://ruger.com/products/redhawk/specSheets/5059.html

 

[JPG115]

I thought about looking for a replacement GP100 on line but I'm figuring there for sale on those gun sights because people dumped them for issues they had with them see this way to often.I have learned that threw experience.

 

[LDB]

I thought about looking for a replacement GP100 on line but I'm figuring there for sale on those gun sights because people dumped them for issues they had with them see this way to often.I have learned that threw experience.

There are MANY brand new GP100's out there. Use AmmoSeek.com GUNS tab and find them. And picking any one of them is not really any different than if Ruger took one off the shelf and sent to you.

 

[TScott]

A couple questions if I may
What were the initial problems you sent it back for?
Did you talk to anyone there as to why GP or SP aren’t available to you? Seems to me you should be priority 1 and cant image there aren’t any available. You’d think they would stock on hand for situations such as this at the least, odd.
Good luck to you getting it addressed to your satisfaction.

As an FFL I can tell you that there are very few SP101 or GP100 models available from any distributors. They have GP100 Match Champion and SP101 in 2.25" 38 Spcl. This tells me that Ruger is more than likely not making them at this time. I am not sure what is going on with them but there are many models of Ruger firearms that are not available. Not in stock.

 

[Joey]

This was one of them.

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Was the barrel cross threaded, or the frame drilled off center?v

 

[eveled]

As an FFL I can tell you that there are very few SP101 or GP100 models available from any distributors. They have GP100 Match Champion and SP101 in 2.25" 38 Spcl. This tells me that Ruger is more than likely not making them at this time. I am not sure what is going on with them but there are many models of Ruger firearms that are not available. Not in stock.

Most if them say limited availability. But apparently are unavailable?

So how to they expect him to find another model on the web site? Most everything is listed as limited.

Always nice to see it in person before you buy, but nobody seems to stock revolvers like they used to

 

[LDB]

HAS ANYBODY CHECKED AMMOSEEK GUNS TAB TO SEE HOW MANY ARE OUT THERE AT DEALERS WAITING TO BE BOUGHT? There are plenty to be had, just not ordered now from Ruger or a wholesaler.

 

[contender]

JPG115,, you wrote;

"I thought about looking for a replacement GP100 on line but I'm figuring there for sale on those gun sights because people dumped them for issues they had with them see this way to often.I have learned that threw experience."

I can politely suggest you re-think this.
Why?
In general,,, the GP-100 & SP-101 are both well known to not have problems. Your issues with the first one,, were actually unusual from all I've read here over the many years. In general,, those two models enjoy a very good reputation.

As I mentioned,, I'd just wait on a new gun. But if you do not want to wait,, I'd take the refund & buy another one from somewhere else.

 

[oldmarine69]

So…. That’s what a Dear John letter looks like…

"That’s what a Dear John letter looks like". There are numerous types of DJ letters. I got one in 1969. Still have it!

 

[asteirman]

I have sent some handguns back to Ruger and every one that came back almost felt like it went through a “custom shop”. Action and finish better than most off the shelf. I think the repair people are not under time pressure to do X number of guns per a certain time.
Anyway, purchase a replacement GP and enjoy it. There is still is a little mystery surrounding the lack of ability to repair your original. As long as they make it right I think they are still doing right by you. I have three GP’s and they are great work horses.

 

[Hankus]

Her signature line includes “Integrity- Respect- Innovation- Teamwork”. I don’t see anything about “Quality”. Damn, that sucks for sure!

 

[oldbrass33]

GP100 Match Champion, two trips back ( new pistol), Ruger either couldn’t or wouldn’t fix it, traded it off, brought a performance center S&W 686… love it.
Ruger ….. never again!!

 

[BigPapa53]

Was the barrel cross threaded, or the frame drilled off center?v

I don’t know. It wasn’t returned to Ruger and they told him it was unrepairable. I suspect the frame was drilled and/or tapped incorrectly.

 

[Sam Summey]

i purchased a new GP100 had issues right out of the box,sent back to ruger for repairs.
Just received E-Mail from Ruger its a no go unrepairable.
Really like the gun Ruger said i couldnt re-order a GP100 or SP101they are not available at this time.
Any good options instead of the GP100 or SP101 in 357 ?

Redhawk?

 

[dadstillsurfs]

I have a Bushnell Banner 3x9x32 rifle scope, made in 1974 by Bausch & Lomb, in Japan.
The screw that holds the power adjustment ring became loose
I called Bushnell and gave them the serial number of the scope, and they sent me a brand new 3x9x40 scope no charge.
Fantastic customer service and lifetime warranty.
I still have the old Banner scope that "could" be fixed with a new locking screw. Bushnell said they no longer have repair parts for a scope that old.
So I'm going to the hardware store and see if I can modify a screw to work.

If Bushnell will tell you what thread size / thread pitch / thread class & length, you could probably get one from McMaster-Carr, or somewhere that carries microscope thread hardware. If it's a "special / proprietary" thread you're SOL, I'm afraid.

 

[BigPapa53]

Several on Guns International, too.