GP100 10-Shot 22 Range Report w/ Pics

[BillRugerFan]

Okay, so the wind wasn't howling this morning, of course there's almost no such thing as No-Wind here, but it was tolerable.

Recap on the gun: I installed the lightest (9#) trigger return spring from the Wolf spring kit. I polished hammer spring strut, and paid particular attention to the rounded end. I have not changed the hammer spring, though the kit contains additional hammer springs. .003 shims were installed on either side of the hammer. The hammer is now centered in the frame.

The trigger is smoothing up with use.

It's a joy to shoot double action. The double action feeling is right in your hand, as it should be.

The cylinder is a very tight fit in this gun. Any residue Under the extractor star is an issue. I had to wipe it with a brown, paper towel every few cylinders.

I may change the hammer spring before the next trip to the range.

15 yard, off-hand target (bless my shaky, old hands)

The wind began picking up...

 

[dingode]

Good to see some positive reports coming out, thank you for the review and pictures. I really hope they offer an optic ready version in the near future.

 

[ditto1958]

Welcome to the forum! Hope you continue to enjoy your new Ruger.

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!

A great first post. You obviously understand a lot of the good basics about shooting & handling a firearm!

 

[BillRugerFan]

Thanks guys!

This one was @ the LGS. He want $750.00 + tax. I went back to the store after researching GB closed auctions. I made a one-time offer of $675.00 OTD. He took it.

Out of the box, The trigger started out a rough, several stages, 5.5#. Replacing the factory trigger return spring w/ the 9# spring from the Wolf Spring kit brought the trigger down to fairly smooth 4.5#. After yesterdays session, the trigger is now 4.0# and smoother still.

 

[NH Rugerman]

Excellent post...I think you may have cost me some money!

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your impressions of the 22LR GP, first I have seen.

 

[Quickdraw]

Thanks for your post...always nice to have pics! My GP's might be having a little sister soon! Lol :shock:

 

[BillRugerFan]

Thanks for your post...always nice to have pics! My GP's might be having a little sister soon! Lol :shock:

Thanks guys! Glad you liked the post. The old rule is: W/O Pics, it didn't happen. :wink:

It's always nice when the family of guns in a shooters home has siblings! 8)