On another forum, in thread about possibility of making GP100 in 41 magnum, forum member CraigC posted:
"I totally forgot that the 10mm version of the GP already has a larger barrel shank. 11/16" compared to 5/8" on the .357 and .44Special. Which is a hair bigger than the .670" of the N-frame. The Redhawk, by contrast is 3/4", so 1/16th bigger.
Also worthy of note that the standard GP is a bit bigger than the L-frame at 5/8" (.625") compared to .562".
All these measurements are at the threads, not the forcing cone."
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/lipsey-ruger…ask-for-a-gp100-in-41-magnum.898006/page-5
Well, this opens opportunity not just for 41 caliber, but also for 44 Magnum, 45 Colt and 45 ACP.
FYI, in 2017 I wrote in thread "Future GP100 offerings?":
"GP100 in some sort of rimmed 10 mm Magnum (401 Powermag!?), 200 grains at 1400 fps from 6" barrel. However, cylinder should be done the same way as 45 Colt/45ACP Redhawk, so it could shoot rimmed 10 mm Magnum, and 10 mm Magnum (rimless)/10mm Auto/40S&W with clips. Can't imagine more versatile revolver. The only thing I would suggest on it is same steels for cylinder and barrel they use for 454 revolvers. I wouldn't mind paying few hundreds more for a such revolver."
I bet that noted GP100 in 10 Magnum rimmed, and cylinder cut for 10 mm rimless with clips, will go like hot cake.
Presently, I have 3 revolvers in 44 Magnum: SBH 5.5" SS converted to Bisley, blue Bisley 7.5", and Redhawk 7.5" SS. I am not handgun hunter, but have revolvers as a backup during wild boar hunt. However, I found that Redhawk is just too big and too heavy, I rarely take it even on shooting range, so it's for sale now. In that respect, GP100 6", up to 48 oz, in caliber larger than 357, makes sense.
"I totally forgot that the 10mm version of the GP already has a larger barrel shank. 11/16" compared to 5/8" on the .357 and .44Special. Which is a hair bigger than the .670" of the N-frame. The Redhawk, by contrast is 3/4", so 1/16th bigger.
Also worthy of note that the standard GP is a bit bigger than the L-frame at 5/8" (.625") compared to .562".
All these measurements are at the threads, not the forcing cone."
https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/lipsey-ruger…ask-for-a-gp100-in-41-magnum.898006/page-5
Well, this opens opportunity not just for 41 caliber, but also for 44 Magnum, 45 Colt and 45 ACP.
FYI, in 2017 I wrote in thread "Future GP100 offerings?":
"GP100 in some sort of rimmed 10 mm Magnum (401 Powermag!?), 200 grains at 1400 fps from 6" barrel. However, cylinder should be done the same way as 45 Colt/45ACP Redhawk, so it could shoot rimmed 10 mm Magnum, and 10 mm Magnum (rimless)/10mm Auto/40S&W with clips. Can't imagine more versatile revolver. The only thing I would suggest on it is same steels for cylinder and barrel they use for 454 revolvers. I wouldn't mind paying few hundreds more for a such revolver."
Future GP100 offerings?
Any rumors if there will any new GP100 offerings, such as perhaps a fixed rear sight version of the 3" .44 special or any other calibers that start with a 4? Just curious what you've heard or speculate before I dip into my cash stash and wish I'd have waited a few more weeks. Thanks all, russ
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I bet that noted GP100 in 10 Magnum rimmed, and cylinder cut for 10 mm rimless with clips, will go like hot cake.
Presently, I have 3 revolvers in 44 Magnum: SBH 5.5" SS converted to Bisley, blue Bisley 7.5", and Redhawk 7.5" SS. I am not handgun hunter, but have revolvers as a backup during wild boar hunt. However, I found that Redhawk is just too big and too heavy, I rarely take it even on shooting range, so it's for sale now. In that respect, GP100 6", up to 48 oz, in caliber larger than 357, makes sense.