Finally! A three inch GP100...

[Skalkaho Slim]

Been trying to hunt one of these down forever it seems. I don't buy guns online and have to either trade or sell when I get a new one. The bane of being poor.

I've owned a plethora of 4 and 6 inch GP's over the years, but the 3 incher has always been a grail gun of sorts.

I'd gone into one of the LGS's with the intent of getting a S&W Shield and sure enough I saw this sitting there. They'd just gotten it in. First time I'd seen one in over ten years.

Found a nice stump the other day that'd been torn into by one of our local bruins for a backstop.

First thing, the Hogues had to go. I've got a couple sets of the factory compacts laying around just waiting for the opportunity to use again. Stripped it down and did some action work. Smooth as Louisiana sweet tea.

For me, the perfect packin' pistol...

 

[Jimbo357mag]

Been trying to hunt one of these down forever it seems...

For me, the perfect packin' pistol...

Can't argue with that. The 4" packs pretty well but that one will be just that much better with a shorter barrel and without the rear sight.

 

[okie44]

Man, that is awesome! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[TRanger]

A wonderful gun! Congratulations!

 

[Wheelyfun44]

Solid revolver....
Love the "fixed" rear sight, and will eventually buy one of these for treatment at Gemini Customs......

Thanks for sharing great pics!

 

[perado]

Great score. They seem hard to find. Those grips make it look much better. The Hogues may be comfortable, but they sure are fugly to me.

 

[eveled]

Nice gun, especially with the old style compact grips. Ed

 

[trapperon]

slim

great revolver! I was toying with one of the new match champion gp100's, but the more I thought about it I think my 3 inch half lug stainless gp100 is much more cool! I was surprised how dead on my fixed sights were right out of the box! They are little powerhouse tanks!

Congratulations on a great find!

Ron

 

[357 Terms]

The first thing I did to mine was ditch those Hogue's for the compacts also.

I really love my 3in GP, I even qualified with it.

 

[TucsonDirt]

Looks really nice!
Here's hoping you can save up for a Shield though, it's a great little carry pistol.

 

[Skalkaho Slim]

Thanks for the kind words everyone! For as long as I've been wanting one of these little guys, it feels good to finally find one and be in the position to get it.

Getting some leather made up as this is going on the hip ricky tic!

 

[RugerHound]

That's a dandy Slim! I had one a couple years ago and let it go in a fit of complete insanity. The next one won't get away.

 

[gramps]

I had a 4 incher I let go. Grrrr. Mine shot fine with the compacts, and never thought of changing them unlike the Security Six that got Pachmyers. Even with a 3 inch barrel a GP is a heavy gun. That sure helps with the shooting . Nice gun-ENJOY!
gramps

 

[TinkerDave]

Any issues with only having fixed sights? TD

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Slim, you done good. That is a fine looking piece. I tend to like the Speed Six with the 2-3/4" barrel.

 

[Skalkaho Slim]

I do like those short Six guns!!!

I can't believe I haven't had a chance to wring this thing out yet! I've got a coffee can full of 125gr Montana Gold JHP's just rarin' to go.

 

[bigbobg]

Man, that is sweet. Definitely worth the wait.

 

[Kyhunt]

I'm late to this party but you found a nice gun. I just stumbled upon this as I recently been thinking a 3 incher would be nice to have. I have a 5 incher and a 3 inch sp101. Would like to add a 3 and the elusive half lug gp they offered a few years back

 

[WendyZXZ]

Very nice revolver!

 

[Bob R]

I found this one a while back.

A 3 Inch GP100 with Adjustable Sights. Chambered in 38 Special +P.
Off came the Hogues, and on went the Altamont Lett style Fancy Fish Scale Grips. It has also been polished, and springs and shims added. The front sight is a quick change Marble fiber optic.

I really wish that Altamont would make the Lett style Compact Grips for the GP100. I would really like to try out a set.

Bob R

 

[wproct]

Congratulations on your new revolver! I have a 3 inch adjustable sight .38 special GP100 just like the one of Single-Sixer. I have also added a set of Lett's old style grips, full size. Actually I prefer the full size grips, even on a 3 inch revolver. I've owned several GP100 revolvers, and this one is my all time favorite!

 

[Flatbush]

I have one if the 1751's on layaway. Been gradually paying it off.
Thanks for showing us the Marble front sight. Great idea and I will now do the same after seeing yours.
As for grips, I will also go with the full size Letts grips.
Believe I still have one more full size that is not being used.
The compact Letts just don't quite feel right to me on the GP100. I seem to feel the weight of the barrel more with the compacts.

Eventually I guess I will find a use for the Letts compacts
but so far haven't found the right revolver to put them on.

Flatbush

 

[RCP1936]

3 inch revolvers have the best proportions especially with fixed sights

 

[Flatbush]

I do have a question please for Bob R.
Can you tell me exactly which Marble fiber optic sight you ordered. I looked on their website and it seems there are many different ones to choose from. I want to get the exact right one . Thanks!

Flatbush