Just saw a Ruger GP100 .357 7 Shot. My questions are why does it have short flutes? And, can you smooth the action the same way you can on the 6 shot? Thanks!
Just Saw a Ruger GP100 .357 7 Shot
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Blackhawk
Shorter flutes add strength. Some makers use unfluted cylinders in their increased capacity models. Flutes aren't needed, just "the usual" so expected. No flutes, less steps and cost in production too. But most likely more profit not lower price.
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needsmostuff
Blackhawk
Everything can have a downside though. No flutes mean more weight and mass rotating. Harder to get in motion for double action and harder to stop when the cylinder stop (bolt) pops into the notch. That means accelerated wear on the notch and bolt.
Guys shooting fast double action or guys speed cocking single action will see peening much quicker.
Guys shooting fast double action or guys speed cocking single action will see peening much quicker.
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Odd number of chambers means the notches are between chambers. Which also makes for a stronger cylinder.
The shorter flutes may be because of the notches? Odd number means notches and flutes are lined up.
The shorter flutes may be because of the notches? Odd number means notches and flutes are lined up.
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Yes, less or no flutes means more cylinder weight...However, subtract the weight of the metal removed for the 7th chamber (and its shorter flute) and even with the shorter flutes I'd guess the weight is about the same.
Maybe someone who owns both a 6 chamber and 7 chamber model can weigh the cylinders and give us the facts?
Maybe someone who owns both a 6 chamber and 7 chamber model can weigh the cylinders and give us the facts?
DGW1949
Hawkeye
I'm purty-sure that flutes first came about as a way to reduce weight....After a while, flutes came to be what was expected, then non-fluted cylinders began re-appearing on certain models in hopes of creating a perceived cool-factor, or as in the case of the Super Blackhawk, adding weight to help tame some of the recoil....As for 7-shot (or even 9-shot) six shooters, me thinks that originally started as an attempt to "keep up with the Jones" relative to the higher ammo capacity offered by semi-autos. Thinking of the old High Standard Nine-series here, but yeah, other manufacturers have since offered "more than six shots" with larger bore models since....I guess it's all good.
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vlavalle
Blackhawk
What is the barrel length and what is its price! I bought a 6" Ruger GP100 on line about 5-6 years ago for $670, plus shipping.It has been great and NO issues. at THE TRIGGER PULL IS REALLY LOW FOR A DA, so perhaps the previous owner (or previous ones) had it modified!
Bingo! Notice the 6 shot GP, the flutes are further back than the front of the notches. The 7 shot Smith on the right shows the flutes aligned with the notches. So theoretically, Ruger had to shorten theirs up some. Notice the Sec Six had smaller flutes, more like the Smiths, while the GP's got larger all the way around.
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This one, new, is 7 shots, the action feels different than a six shot, not as good, the price is about $1,100.
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