Looking for GP100 info

[BeagleDog]

I have a KGPF330 which is the stainless .357 3" half shroud in DAO. In Chad's book it appears to me that DAO's were only manufactured with a spurless hammer. Mine is with a spur. Am I just reading Chad's book wrong, or could this just be a variant, or simply a conversion by someone? I called Ruger and unfortunately the very nice lady in the records department says the only information is the information I have already - the records contain no information on the configurations of guns shipped. I'm not wary of spooks so the serial is 171-82570.

Any information would be appreciated!

 

[Ashlander]

I am betting on a conversion. I have an old catalog (2001) that lists a different model number for a DAO SP101, so presumably they would have done the same for the GP100. That catalog simply lists KGPF-330 as a double action revolver.

 

[BeagleDog]

I am betting on a conversion. I have an old catalog (2001) that lists a different model number for a DAO SP101, so presumably they would have done the same for the GP100. That catalog simply lists KGPF-330 as a double action revolver.

Thanks. That's actually my bet. Let me ask you a question though. I don't know all that much about guns (I like to shoot though) and I don't understand why someone would want a DAO on what is basically a self defense gun?

 

[sheepman]

The DAO was used by some law enforcement agencies, the idea was to keep police from holding a person at gun point with a cocked revolver. With practice one can learn to shoot DAO quite well.

A lot of the small revolvers are DAO with an enclosed hammer (LCR, S&W 640, body guard)or a bobbed hammer. These are designed for up close and personal defense.