NIB GP100 problem

[Anonymous]

Just did paperwork on a 5" GP100. Noticed upon inspection that the trigger pull was really hard and I mean to the point that I wasn't sure it would even go. Next pull was similar then the next got better and so on until the cylinder got all the way around to the first chamber and it was super hard again just like the first go around. I did this several times to make sure i wasn't nuts and it was the same each time. I know I'm going to have to send it back to Ruger, but I'm amazed it even made it through QC and out the door. Obviously they don't fully cycle each revolver before packaging which disappoints me. That aside, what do you think the problem is?

BTW this is not a Ruger bashing, just relaying my story and my disappointment in my long waited GP100. I am confident Ruger will make good on it, just wanted your thoughts on what the issue is.

 

[louiethelump]

You took the little yellow disc out of the cylinder, right??

Of COURSE you did...........

It sounds like something under the extractor on one side causing it to bind on that side............... I would suggest a bent yoke from the cylinder being slammed open and shut like the idiots on TV do if it was a S&W. But, Rugers don't bend the yoke as easily as S&W, but it could still be. If it is a 5", it has been around awhile and had plenty of time to have been slammed around. I don't think there have been any 5" made in several years...................


Just some guesses. It sounds like cylinder bind, and that is usually burrs or metal filings or SOMETHING under the extractor

Louie

 

[Anonymous]

Funny you mention the disk because Of course I did but after trying to pull that trigger I stopped and had to double check!!! :shock:

 

[TiteGroups]

The 5" guns are pretty desirable, I'm sure ruger will get it fixed for you. Good idea to check it over good even though it's "new".

 

[wproct]

I have a 5" GP100 that I bought NIB several months ago and it had a similar problem but to a much less degree. Mine had some filings under the ejector. After thoroughly cleaning the ejector, it improved rapidly. It quickly became my favorite of all the GP100's that I have owned. Love the 5" bbl.

 

[nickthebear]

Sounds like crud under the ejector.Give it a good cleaning.

 

[Calthrop]

Every new Ruger handgun needs to be cleaned. My 5" Lipseys trigger group had an edge you could shave with and the cylinder would not move out of the frame.

I got the gun back from Ruger just about the time the bandage came off my forefinger. Not only had they fit the trigger group//I kept the repair sheet to explain the buffed distortion on the frame//. They did a fantastic trigger job. Calthrop

 

[stantheman86]

I have a Service Six that does this, the DA pull is different on each chamber.

My issue was the flat circle in the middle of the ratchet, where the cylinder center pin protrudes from.......... was not polished "flush" and was rubbing on the corresponding flat circle on the recoil shield. My solution was to just let it break in, since the gun was far from new and there was no need to do anything with it.

Of course, I wouldn't recommend "breaking in" as a fix for most guns, since a hard DA pull could signal an unsafe gun, or a bind that will put undue wear on parts.

 

[Anonymous]

UPDATE: Picked up my GP100 this morning and the first thing I did was inspect and clean out under the ejector. I brushed out one tiny little SS shaving and locked the cylinder in..........the trigger pull is now smooth and even as it should be!

I want to thank you all for your replies, as they set my mind at ease while waiting this weekend. The knowledge here is impressive--thanks again!

FWIW I think the 5" barrel is about as ideal as they come.....points like the finger of God!!!

 

[atopper]

FWIW I think the 5" barrel is about as ideal as they come.....points like the finger of God!!!

i want " FINGER OF GOD " engraved on my new GP100 hahah AWESOME :twisted:

 

[Tommy Kelly]

On my gp100 it had several slivers of stainless steel loose in the action. I always disassemble and clean and lube every gun I get before firing them. They may have never caused a problem but weren't supposed to be in there. They didn't come from inside my gun anywhere I could see. Mine is as slick as glass and works perfectly now. I never tried it before cleaning it. That way I know it's as good as ruger and I can make it.