GP100 barrel Length

[DGV]

Would you buy a GP100 .357 with a 7 1/2 " barrel? Or a 8 3/8 " barrel?

 

[xtratoy]

probably not. I like my 4" just fine. But if I didn't have it and was looking for a target gun, probably so.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

8 3/8' full lug? I wouldn't be able to lift it.

...Jimbo

 

[jimbo1096]

nope, I like the GP FOR PORTABILITY!

 

[GP100man]

8 3/8s with a scope spells deer medicine!!!!!

 

[WendyZXZ]

8 3/8s with a scope spells deer medicine!!!!!

Kind of my thought as well. The long barrels I associate with hunting or long range target shooting.

 

[rhatimi]

NO!

 

[rhatimi]

I believe that the 6" version is already sufficient enough and velocity gains would be minimal with 7 or 8" barrel. the only way it would be feasible is if it came with good target sights, not the barley visible sights that it normally comes with.

 

[drew76]

4 or 6 inch for me thanks.

 

[RUT]

Would you buy a GP100 .357 with a 7 1/2 " barrel? Or a 8 3/8 " barrel?

No, I hate 'em!

 

[TiteGroups]

I have the 6", would buy the 4" over a 7 1/2". Maybe they should make the 5" more available instead, sounds better to me and would sell better.

 

[roaddog28]

Hi,

I would not because I could not lift the gun too shoot it. If I want a longer barrel than the 4 inch barrel I would buy a 6 inch with the half underlug. The full underlug to me is muzzle heavy. I think the half underlug version would handle better and shoot more accurately.
But that's just me.

Regards,
roaddog28

 

[WESHOOT2]

No.

IMO the 4" choice is superior for all purposes.
I own two.

FWIW, my 357 Redhawk wears a 7.5" barrel, and that, somehow, makes perfect sense.

 

[Hammer]

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Have owned lots of double-action revolvers with long barrels.

They are not suitable for daily carry, but there is no problem with them for specific applications like hunting or as a self-defense gun to be kept in the house or car.

Don't really need a snubby stored by the bed or front door, though they're neat for carry.

And there is an improvement in both terminal ballistics and controllability with the longer, heavier gun.

My only objection to a long barreled GP-100 is the caliber -- it doesn't start with a 4.



Of course, the double-action revolver is not what I'd choose for self-defense if given an option like the 1911 or a shotgun.


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[tortuga]

I've got a 4" and a 6" and can see no difference in accuracy after thousands of rounds between the two.

 

[tortuga]

I've got a 4" and a 6" and can see no difference in accuracy after thousands of rounds between the two.

 

[GP100man]

8 3/8s with a scope spells deer medicine!!!!!

Kind of my thought as well. The long barrels I associate with hunting or long range target shooting.

Each barrel length has it`s own place to shine !

& it would & does take handloaded ammo to see full potential from a longer barrel.

If I could have only 1 GP100 no hesitation 6" full lug Stainless !!!

 

[bigtubby]

I would take a 4" over a 6" and a 3" over a 4"

 

[bronco45]

Perfect bbl length on a GP 5"; next best is 4" and I would never carry or own a GP with a 7.5 or 8 3/8s bbl length.

The 5inch will do everything a 6" will do, and they are easier to pack around.

 

[jimd441]

The beauty of the options is that we all get to have our favorite. Mine is the 6 inch.

Jim