Ruger GP100 .357

[brucear777]

I wish Ruger would make a Ruger GP100 .357 in 7 shot. What do you all think :wink:

 

[Thel]

I agree. Never could see why they haven't. Might take a slightly larger diameter cylinder but that can be done as Clements already has had these made when he was making .44 Special GP's. The cylinder diameter as is is quite close to a 686 at 1.55" vs 1.557" or so. As another benefit it would slightly lighten the gun by a couple of ounces.

 

[Rumrunner]

They just came out with a distributor model that has an unfluted cylinder. Maybe a 7-shot or 8 will be next.

 

[firecaptain]

They just came out with a distributor model that has an unfluted cylinder. Maybe a 7-shot or 8 will be next.

Where did you see that?

 

[roylt]

Ruger sent out an e-mail on it. Check their site.

 

[Rumrunner]

ACRYLICTNK has one listed in the classifieds

 

[firecaptain]

Are we talking about an unfluted GP100? I don't see it.

 

[Rumrunner]

Go to the 2nd page
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=224558

 

[Rumrunner]

I have bought from Mike before and he is great to do business with.

 

[Kyhunt]

I mentioned a year or two ago that I wish Ruger would do a 7 shot Gp100. You would of thought I committed an unpardonable sin. A 7 shot gp100 3 or 4 inch would be an awesome gun imho.

 

[Thel]

I mentioned a year or two ago that I wish Ruger would do a 7 shot Gp100. You would of thought I committed an unpardonable sin. A 7 shot gp100 3 or 4 inch would be an awesome gun imho.

Or even better how about a 7 shot 2.75" bbl GP with adjustable sights.

 

[Kyhunt]

I'd buy one in a heartbeat if the money was available when they came out.

 

[GP100man]

Fellers ,I`m too much set in my ways I shot a Smiff with 7 holes & found meself still dumpin after6 shots , brain won`t change over??

I even own 22 LR revolvers with 6 holes !

The unfluted cyl won`t add that much weight & it`s not like the GP is an airweight to begin with especially in the 6"full lug version.

GP

 

[brushunter]

I have to agree with GP100man , I really can't see what all the fuss is about with a 7 holer. All my revolvers ( cept the SP ) are 6 holers and they get the job done just fine. Kinda think its just a marketing gimmick to raise prices ! OMHO ! :lol:

regards , brushunter

 

[dakota1911]

I am also a 6 hole fan.

 

[Rumrunner]

I grew up with a 3-holer outhouse and thought we were well to do. So, I am also fine with 6. However an 8-rounder would make me want one.

 

[thoneal]

I like the 6 shot.

 

[Kyhunt]

I'm not against the 6 shot gp100 at all. I love mine. I just think a 7 shot would be kind of cool to have. Really I have no need but just cool.

 

[rjwinz]

Got a question for you GP100 gurus ( I have one, just not that knowledgeable). Is the GP100 strong enough for Ruger to chamber it in .41 magnum? Has it ever been done? I would jump on that in a heartbeat.

 

[Thel]

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[Thel]

.41 Magnum?? Sure. Gary Reeder out in Arizona does these with a custom barrel and
cylinder. It is a 5 shot. The stock barrel probably would take the .41 mag but finding
someone to re rifle it is probably difficult as Bowen alluded to such a problem a while
back.

5, 6, 7 holes. I am equal opportunity. Hate to get rid of my SP101 .357 because it
is only a 5 holer and get a click instead of a bang on click #6.

 

[brucear777]

Boy I'm sure glad Ruger made a 7 shot GP100 been waiting for a long time

 

[eveled]

Dreams do come true!

 

[Thel]

Ah, dreams do come true:

Model 1774 7 shot 2.5" bbl. .357Mag. Also, comes in 4.2" and 6" versions. And Ruger come out with 4.2" and 5.5"
Redhawks in 8 shot .357.