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I had an early one of these and let it get away before I shot it. I've heard good reports on the shooting, I thought the one I had, had a pretty descent trigger. Bothered by the FO Front sight that was a little proud above the barrel, but then I don't care for FO sights anyway. Has anyone bought one recently and can you tell me your thoughts. Is the sight still proud? Are they still shooting pretty well. I'm sorry I let mine get away and am thinking I need another one.

Input???

Deflave bought one a few months ago and wrote up a report. Do a search.

10 Hail Mary's and buy another.





Father

I have done a little bit of searching for the 5" model and can't seem to find much. Would be a handy rig in my opinion.

I got one of the early 3" models as soon as they arrived at Whittaker's. I have nothing bad to say about it. Sure, a few things need changing (grips, front sight) but I find that I can shoot it pretty well. I have fired mine over 500 times with no hang-ups. It is one of my favorite revolvers. Loaded with 6.5 gr. of Universal under my 250 gr. Keith bullet, I am pretty much ready for most threats, four legged or two.

Got one and now is my CCW. Grips are great. Front sight is a bit above the barrel. Even ol'e Dad's 76 yr old eyes permit 1" groups at 15 yds.

That's quite a hunk of steel to make your daily carry, but nice weapon.

the current 'Firearms News' has a complimentary story on them.

These are probably some of the greatest revolvers in the history of revolvers.

I believe you're thinking of my double action tutorial.

Not really GP specific but always worth a second look:

Ror. You funny, cowboy

Christ I can shoot.




Dave

[quote=The_Real_Hawkeye]That's quite a hunk of steel to make your daily carry, but nice weapon. [/

The GP100 in 44 special weighs 36 ounces, which is the same as a steel 1911 Commander, and three ounces less than the full-sized model. Both of those guns have been carried all day/every day by a lot of folks for a lot of years. In a good holster on a good belt, this revolver can be carried very comfortably.

Didn't know I wanted one of those till now..

Funny how that works. They are nice guns.

I just bought a 3". Are you saying they make a 5"???? If so, I need to find one of those.

Move a Coke can back to 85 yards instead of a 24" gong and the previously hidden advantages of a hammer spur become more obvious.

I had a Security Six in SS. It weighed about 34-ounces and was a nice revolver. I always wondered if anyone ever tried converting one to a 44 special and it looks like Ruger kind of did it. I say kind of because I like the S6 frame better than the GP100.

If I'm not mistaken, gunsmith Hamilton Bowen, in his book THE CUSTOM REVOLVER, wrote about converting a Security-six to a five shot 44 special.
His concern was that reloaders would try to jack up the round above standard pressure, thereby causing failure in the frame and the barrel extension area. I'm not even giving thought to hot rodding my GP100.

I agree with you. A 44 special is not a 44 magnum and it should be treated accordingly. But I still like the S6 frame better than the GP. I'll look for the info you mentioned. Thanks.