Legionnaire
Single-Sixer
I've been wanting one of these for years. Already in the budget! Who's taking orders?
Big Bore GP100
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22/45 Fan
Hunter
I don't think a low pressure low velocity round like the .44 Sp requires a lot of mass in the forcing cone area. S&W K-frames lasted nearly forever when fed .38Sp ammo and only had problems when the .357 mag was chambered in them. The M69 may eventually have problems in .44 Mag but an L-frame .44SP should last decades of heavy use.5of7 said:
rkrcpa
Single-Sixer
5of7 said:
I agree, except maybe the never giving up my 696 part. Depends upon the feel of the GP100........
CraigC said:
Because I LIKE the big Colt chambering . . . OK?
That said, I will admit that the .44 Special probably fits this frame better, and Elmer did, after all, do his best work on the .44 round. There's still the Redhawk for the .45 if desired.
I'd like a 4" tube better, but it wouldn't be a deal-breaker. Some variations will be forthcoming, I'm sure. It's a great package.
I can see a "matched pair" of GP .44 and Redhawk .45 . . . mmmmmm.
:mrgreen: :wink: :mrgreen:
Legionnaire
Single-Sixer
Here's a review: http://www.downrange.tv/blog/new-ruger-gp100-in-44-special/38124/
bisleyfan41
Blackhawk
Up until last year, I've really wanted 3 specific guns from Ruger that they didn't make, I mean want REALLY bad.
1. A 480 Bisley
2. A 44 sp GP-100
3. A 6.5" 41 Blackhawk in stainless
Well, two down and one to go.
Thank you Ruger!!
1. A 480 Bisley
2. A 44 sp GP-100
3. A 6.5" 41 Blackhawk in stainless
Well, two down and one to go.
Thank you Ruger!!
Joe S.
Hunter
Ale-8(1) said:
Jeff Quinn just says stand an inch closer to the target... And that it makes sense if you don't think about it.
Big Old Boy
Hunter
Thankfully I have a top secret credit card for gun purchases, no my wife never reads this forum.
Joe S. said:
Doesn't help with the sight radius, though.
:wink:
32magfan
Blackhawk
I was pleased to see this post. I have to wonder though after the surprise success of the Flattop 44 Specials some years ago and the cult status of 696 S&W revolvers, why did it take this long? No worries, I will buy at least one, several if different bbl lengths are offered. I don't really want a GP 44Mag. I handled a 69 Smith the other day. That would not be my idea of "fun to shoot" with full house loads. The Special will be fine as it is more of a push.
My NRA credit card will get quite a workout this year. I may have to sell some things :shock: to help buy all this new stuff coming out!!
32Magfan
My NRA credit card will get quite a workout this year. I may have to sell some things :shock: to help buy all this new stuff coming out!!
32Magfan
22/45 Fan
Hunter
Yeah, I have a credit card I refer to as "for business" and it was really that when I traveled for my company. I now use it for my toys so they don't show up on the "family" card.Big Old Boy said:
That said, the more difficult things to hide are the e-mail confirmations and shipping notices for stuff you buy on-line. My wife doesn't read these forums either but she does recognize "Midway" and Brownells".
dixie884
Blackhawk
We are living in interesting times for new gun models. I will buy one of these, myself.
32magfan
Blackhawk
Since the GP100 44Spl on Galleryofguns is "Allocated", I stopped at a shop I go to occasionally today to ask about this one. All his other suppliers had none in stock. I will check back later. He said $729 + tax & Tics. Ouch.
32Magfan
32Magfan
Barrel's too short and I already have a S&W 69. I might get one eventually if they do a 4" version. I'm sure waiting on a 4" .22lr on the GP100.
I don't see it being a Special as a problem. A hot Special load is standard Magnum fare. It's the same whether it's a GP100 or S&W 69.
I don't see it being a Special as a problem. A hot Special load is standard Magnum fare. It's the same whether it's a GP100 or S&W 69.
.44 Special was the most stressful cartridge Taurus used their Model 431's frame for. That frame was superseded by the Tracker frame. The Tracker frame has been used for five shot .41 Magnums, .44 Magnums, .45 ACPs and .45 Colts. In addition to the standard stainless steel all four big bores were made with titanium cylinders, frames, and barrel sleeves. In both types of metal they all have been made in 4" and 6" with adjustable sights and shorter barrels with fixed sights. The titanium models were discontinued after the price of titanium got too high. After the .45 calibers did not sell well the .45 Colts were closed out at bargain prices.Bear Paw Jack said:Ale-8(1) said:A 5-shot 3" in .44 Special . . . Taurus beat 'em to it by years in the 431, which is my nightstand piece.
Now . . . in .45 Colt . . .
I've got 2 of the 3" 431's, one blue, one stainless. Nice guns. Didn't know about the 45 Colt. May have to check into that. Thanks for the news.
A friend and I have both had good luck with our .45 ACP Trackers. Their main draw back is that they use long discontinued propitiatory moon clips. Taurus clips are thinner than Colt and S&W 1917 clips so Trackers do not have enough head space for .45 Auto Rim. Like most Trackers they have muzzle ports which I wish were not there. I've never seen a Tracker .45 Colt fired.
Legionnaire
Single-Sixer
Midway just received an order of compact rubber grips. Add a set of custom inserts and Voila!
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/880222/ruger-factory-grip-1-piece-rubber-without-inserts-ruger-gp100-fixed-sight-model
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/880222/ruger-factory-grip-1-piece-rubber-without-inserts-ruger-gp100-fixed-sight-model
57springer
Buckeye
Me too ! :wink:s4s4u said:
Double tap
I'm working on getting one of these. Talked to a guy on line that has some, we're going to try to get together on Monday. $611 with shipping. Seems reasonable, everything considered.
xtratoy
Hunter
Does anyone have a good 700 FPS +\- load for 300 grain hard cast lead. I gave a bunch of these bullets that I would like to use in one if these new GP's.
Big Old Boy
Hunter
Altimont has those grips in stock all the time.
Xtratoy,
Brian Pearce listed a 44 spcl load using 300 gr cast bullets.
http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/44_Special_Articles/Brian%20Pearce%20on%20the%2044%20Special.pdf
I put together a few of these in my FA mdl 97. Shot well, but OAL was a bit too long for me to hunt with. Any bullet creep would have tied up the cylinder. Shouldn't be a problem for the GP.
I cannot recall what velocity I was getting out of the 4.25" barrel.
Brian Pearce listed a 44 spcl load using 300 gr cast bullets.
http://www.goodrichfamilyassoc.org/44_Special_Articles/Brian%20Pearce%20on%20the%2044%20Special.pdf
I put together a few of these in my FA mdl 97. Shot well, but OAL was a bit too long for me to hunt with. Any bullet creep would have tied up the cylinder. Shouldn't be a problem for the GP.
I cannot recall what velocity I was getting out of the 4.25" barrel.
Been waiting for this for a long time and they've finally come through!
I'm in the "I'll wait 'till they stretch the barrel a bit" camp.
My blue 4" Taurus 431 w/ adjustable sights was a near perfect pistol. Selling it is now a source of much regret. The Ruger version will be all that and some.
I'm in the "I'll wait 'till they stretch the barrel a bit" camp.
My blue 4" Taurus 431 w/ adjustable sights was a near perfect pistol. Selling it is now a source of much regret. The Ruger version will be all that and some.
DPris said:
Denis, did you get one for testing, and can you put up pictures?
