WC GP100

[howard b]

I am new to this forum, do more reading than posting, and am not very imaginative cause I dont have a neat made up name to use for posting. However, being relatively new to Ruger wheelguns (a Smith fellow at heart) thought I would ask a question about my new Wiley Clapp GP100 that I bought to use for IDPA. I just couldnt resist the fiber optic front sight.......

Anyway, took it to the range, shot a match to make sure it worked before taking it to my gun doctor (very experienced). Had the hammer bobbed and a trigger job. So back to the range, and was trying out some Jetloader speedloaders. When hitting the back of the speedloader to eject the rounds into the cylinder, I noticed occasional difficulty closing the cylinder. Further examination revealed that the cylinder and crane are visibly moving forward and sticking in that position, causing binding when attempting to quickly close the cylinder.

Have had similar problems with Smiths but I know what the fix is there. Has anyone else encountered this issue with GP 100s or this model? Any thoughts on a fix (yes, it is going back to the gundoctor on tuesday)?

Thanks for any ideas.

Howard

 

[Bob R]

I am sure it is not a big deal.

You should not need to HIT the Back of the Jet Loaded. I use Safariland Comp III Speed Loaders myself. They work the same way.
Grab the Speed Loader by the upper body. Insert the Bullets into the Chambers and push down till you hear it click, and turn it loose and close the cylinder. No need to hit anything.

I believe that your hitting the back of the speed loader, is driving the cylinder forward causing it to bind.

Be Gentle My Son.

Bob

 

[GP100man]

On the front of the trigger group is a spring loaded plunger that locks the cyl in ,& if pushed forward & binding the cyl upon closing ya need some polishing & oilin of parts , mine will push the cyl back immediately .

Not uncommon for Rugers plunger holes to be ruff.

 

[Bob R]

Holsters: For IDPA you might want to have a look at a Lobo Enhanced Avenger for your holster. For concealed carry the Enhanced Pancake is hard to beat. I am using my Enhanced Pancake for both concealed carry and our Outlaw IDPA match. I have my new gun about ready to go. A 4" Smith & Wesson 686-5. I am still waiting on my Cylinder & Slide Improved Ramp Fiber Optic front sight, which is on back order. I am planning on using an Enhanced Avenger with the 686.
http://www.lobogunleather.com/

Speed Loaders: For my IDPA Reloads I have 10 of the Safariland Comp III Speed Loaders.
I carry the Comp II Speed Loaders for concealed carry in Safariland CD-2 spring steel speed loader carriers.
http://www.speedloaderstore.com/

Match Speed Loader Carrier: I shoot in an Outlaw IDPA Match where we pretty much let our shooters shoot what they have. I am running North Mountain IDPA Compliant Carriers for my 64 S&W.
http://www.4wheelguns.com/

For my new 686 L Frame I went with a non-IDPA Compliant Carrier the old Safariland 333. I will be cutting it, making the 3 speed loader carrier into a Single Carrier (Left Side Behind the Centerline) and a Double Carrier (Infront of the Holster Right Side). No problem using this carrier in our Outlaw IDPA Match. I like it better than the Legal North Mountain Carrier. Less bulkey, and more compact. If you are only going to shoot Club Matches, you might check with the Officials about using one cut to make a Double and a Single carrier, and give it a look.
http://www.speedloaderstore.com/

For ammunition I reload my 38 Special ammunition. I am shooting Round Nose 158 grain bullets. I am shooting lead, plated is another very good choice. I am not running the new 105 Power Factor loads. They are a little light to take over steel reliably. I am running 4.7 grains of Unique under my 158's, and I have been considering 5.0. If any of the help gets sloppy setting the steel reactive targets back up, a whimp load may very well not take it over, or require a high hit in the smaller upper area of a Pepper Popper.

Enjoy your WC GP100, it will make you a very good revolver.

Bob

 

[howard b]

Thanks to those who answered. I reckon this might be another case when less is better. I will try the gentle technique.

I also checked several other gp100s and they all do the same thing.

Thanks again. H

 

[RUT]

>>I just couldnt resist the fiber optic front sight.......<<

Same here... I don't see as well as I used to! :wink: