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Posted: 6/19/2014 1:21:36 PM EDT
What a GREAT revolver. Very impressed with the feel, accuracy, trigger pull, recoil. Great to see a USA firearm manufacturer still making such a quality product.
Debated on the 3" or 4"......made the right choice. 
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Posted: 6/19/2014 1:42:03 PM EDT
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they are great, I got a 4 inch full lug (blued) GP100 myself.........
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Posted: 6/19/2014 1:44:39 PM EDT
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I've got 2 Wiley Clapps and about to snag a third. I'm on the look out for a nice SS 4" or 6" half lug. Good guns.
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Posted: 6/19/2014 3:50:34 PM EDT
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My 4" full lug GP 100:
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Posted: 6/19/2014 4:00:50 PM EDT
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I love my 4" stainless GP100. I actually prefer the DA pull on it to my K or L frame S&Ws.
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Posted: 6/19/2014 5:58:52 PM EDT
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My 4" full lug GP 100: http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt280/Wyldman1/P1000017_zps0af6e0b6.jpg I much prefer that grip also. That new Hogue (?) with the finger grooves is much too bulky for me. I would much rather have the old slick, insert style. Doc |
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Posted: 6/19/2014 11:25:45 PM EDT
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What a GREAT revolver. Very impressed with the feel, accuracy, trigger pull, recoil. Great to see a USA firearm manufacturer still making such a quality product. Debated on the 3" or 4"......made the right choice. 4". You sure did. 4" is great...5" might be even more perfiect. I'll leave that up to you to discover. Once I bought my used 4" blue, I fell in love with it. It might not ever be as nice as my 19-3, it is a workhorse, and is so soft-shooting (even with 357) that I will never part with it. This is why people will always recommend a GP100 in the revolver thread for someone looking for their first 357/38. Did you get the blue or SS? PS nice to see another CO member
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Posted: 6/19/2014 11:35:08 PM EDT
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Welcome to the club!
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Posted: 6/19/2014 11:36:56 PM EDT
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whats the diff between lugs?
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Posted: 6/19/2014 11:57:28 PM EDT
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whats the diff between lugs? TXL Couple of ounces depending on barrel length. Balance. The way the lines flow. |
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Posted: 6/20/2014 8:52:10 AM EDT
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whats the diff between lugs? TXL full lugs add weight cut recoil muzzle flip ect MY OPINON FOLLOWS but ruin the balance making the gun point low the python has a hull lug so do most of the 686 If you want a lighter gun for daily or long term carry half lug is better if you plan on doing faster quick draw or match shooting a half lug is better full lugs are for bullseye and target shooting. a full lug on a 3" barrel is the full retard of the revolver world |
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Posted: 6/20/2014 11:03:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/20/2014 11:29:23 AM EDT
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I've got the six incher
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Posted: 6/20/2014 12:59:44 PM EDT
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I got the blue. What part of Colorado do you reside? I'm in Conifer. Are you current or ex LE ? If yes, thanks for your service. Help keep our state from becoming the peoples republic of Colorado ! Governor Hickenpooper needs to be defeated next election !
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Posted: 6/20/2014 8:30:54 PM EDT
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ORLY? <a href="http://s984.photobucket.com/user/strangler366/media/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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a full lug on a 3" barrel is the full retard of the revolver world ORLY? <a href="http://s984.photobucket.com/user/strangler366/media/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg</a> YUP THAT IS A NEAR PERFECT CCW 357 WITH AN EXTRA USELESS 3-4 OZ OF WEIGHT ON THE NOSE. IT'S NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO REDUCE MUZZLE FLIP ON DECENT 357 SD LOADS IT IS JUST WEIGHT. BUT NICE GUNS |
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Posted: 6/20/2014 9:18:54 PM EDT
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Hey SD307, being sarcastic is usually a form of venting anger. Are you trying to overcompensate for any deficiency? Haven't heard of anyone else complaining of muzzle flip or too much weight. Tell us how you really feel about the GP 100 and get it all off your chest. You will sleep better.
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Posted: 6/20/2014 11:41:34 PM EDT
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I bought a 4" stainless .38 Special model with the fixed sights when I found it for a good price. I had gotten Iowegan's Book of Knowledge and could improve the trigger pull considerably, to almost be as good as my Service Six. Mine came with the regular old style Ruger grips, which I consider some of the best stock revolver grips. Nevertheless, I changed them for Nills, which fill the hand a little better and absorb the recoil of my .38 Special +P+P+++ reloads a little better
- but at the price of being less speedloader friendly.
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Posted: 6/21/2014 6:36:37 AM EDT
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YUP THAT IS A NEAR PERFECT CCW 357 WITH AN EXTRA USELESS 3-4 OZ OF WEIGHT ON THE NOSE. IT'S NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO REDUCE MUZZLE FLIP ON DECENT 357 SD LOADS IT IS JUST WEIGHT. BUT NICE GUNS Quote HistoryQuoted:
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a full lug on a 3" barrel is the full retard of the revolver world ORLY? <a href="http://s984.photobucket.com/user/strangler366/media/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg</a> YUP THAT IS A NEAR PERFECT CCW 357 WITH AN EXTRA USELESS 3-4 OZ OF WEIGHT ON THE NOSE. IT'S NOT EVEN ENOUGH TO REDUCE MUZZLE FLIP ON DECENT 357 SD LOADS IT IS JUST WEIGHT. BUT NICE GUNS Your math is incorrect. The 3" half lug, fixed sight model in SS weighs in at 35oz. The Wiley Clapp version weighs in at 36oz. 36 -35 1 1oz When I picked up my first Clapp a buddy and I took it to the range and ran 200 rounds of Federal 357B (125gr JHP) in 45 minutes. Not at all punishing even compared to my S&W 681PC. Very little muzzle flip. My hands had none of the usual soreness the next day. |
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Posted: 6/22/2014 5:30:41 PM EDT
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Hey SD307, being sarcastic is usually a form of venting anger. Are you trying to overcompensate for any deficiency? Haven't heard of anyone else complaining of muzzle flip or too much weight. Tell us how you really feel about the GP 100 and get it all off your chest. You will sleep better. no anger no ruger hate just glock hatebut I I hate full barrel lugs and the fact they are the style chafes me especially on guns where they serve no purpose like the 617 perhaps if shooters did more than target shoot with revolvers they would see just how much full lugs screw things up in the speed, balance, and natural pointing departments. pick up a 3" with a half lug or a 4 " no lug you will see what I mean my favorite a 686 7 shot mountain gun 
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Posted: 6/24/2014 11:04:18 AM EDT
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Rugers are alright, I have a Wiley Clapp in bead blast. I love the fact that they're built like tanks, makes me confident that I can put super hot magnums thru the gun and it'll survive. I make a point not to do that with my older S&W's. I think Rugers make excellent guns for reloaders, especially if you like to run your .357 close to original factory specs like I do.
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Posted: 6/26/2014 11:29:11 AM EDT
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I have always wanted a GP, whenever I have the money though some better deal always seems to push it down the want list.
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Posted: 7/2/2014 8:20:19 PM EDT
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I'm going to have to buy another one, this time in SS. My wife has decided she wants one. Smart lady. She actually shoots better than I do with this revolver and I'm not too bad. Now we'll have an SS paired up with a blue GP. Life is great
Shoot safe, shoot often ! |
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Posted: 7/8/2014 5:25:32 AM EDT
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What are you guys seeing otd for the competition model? I saw one for $725 and am wondering how bad that is.
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Posted: 7/8/2014 9:38:03 AM EDT
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A GP100 is my next purchase. Can't decide between the 4-6" model. Range shooting/house gun.
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Posted: 7/8/2014 10:25:19 AM EDT
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A 4" SS full lug is on my "want" list.
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Posted: 7/8/2014 10:36:30 AM EDT
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I have two GP100s. A SS 3 inch Fixed Sight and a SS 4 inch Adjustable. Great revolvers and stout for heavy abuse.
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Posted: 7/10/2014 1:28:34 AM EDT
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My first handgun was a 4" blued GP100 that I bought from my grandfather in 2002. He had bought it in 1986, and when I got it from him the gun was still wrapped in plastic inside the box. It's a great shooter, and I will never get rid of it.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 1:42:37 PM EDT
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I went ahead and bought my wife one. Same 4" that I have but SS instead of blue. She loves it. She shoots it very well and it will serve her well in case any of the 4 legged or 2 legged critters try to hassle her or our livestock where we live. She's much more accurate with it than with our Glock's.
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Posted: 7/14/2014 3:04:46 PM EDT
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Very underrated guns. Nice grab.
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Posted: 7/18/2014 12:04:24 AM EDT
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Had a 6" stainless and 6" blued GP100, and sold them both like a full on retard. I'm looking to pick up another real soon, might go 4" this time around. The GP100 is, I think, the best bang for your buck .357 Mag on the market. They look great, feel great and shoot great!
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Posted: 7/18/2014 8:08:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have two GP100s. A SS 3 inch Fixed Sight and a SS 4 inch Adjustable. Great revolvers and stout for heavy abuse.  |
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Posted: 7/20/2014 3:22:31 PM EDT
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Yep, I streamlined my safe years ago, and got rid of a lot of stuff that was "excess"- not being used and/ or not worth a lot of $. I kept 1 wheelgun- my 4"stainless GP, and I'll never get rid of it.
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Posted: 7/24/2014 11:44:32 PM EDT
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Just got one 4" inch blued. It was a gun i overlooked in the past and really can't believe how flies under the radar. Yeah it's popular but i don't think it get's the credit it deserves.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:13:08 AM EDT
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I will pick up my WC GP100 Monday...what holster are you using? Contacted Simply Rugged and LoboLeather per ALL the Ruger sites and get no response....so I need to find something else. I prefer a pancake style with a retention strap (like the the GALCO FLETCH) that cover the muzzle and front sight.
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I've got 2 Wiley Clapps and about to snag a third. I'm on the look out for a nice SS 4" or 6" half lug. Good guns. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 10:38:40 AM EDT
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Currently a Garrett Industries "silent thunder" OWB and JM Kydex AIWB. Haven't had time to give either holster a full workout.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 1:26:10 PM EDT
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ORLY? <a href="http://s984.photobucket.com/user/strangler366/media/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg</a> Quote HistoryQuoted:
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a full lug on a 3" barrel is the full retard of the revolver world ORLY? <a href="http://s984.photobucket.com/user/strangler366/media/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg</a> Are they yours?? Man you know a good combat revolver when you have one. I've done my fastest Bill drills using that revolver except I bought mine a long time ago. same grip but no rear sight. I loved packing it AIWB. I wouldn't own a 4inch revolver If I was going IWB carry For ME the 3inch is faster out of the holster. I don't care about loss of FPS because I use 38spl+P faster shooting more bullets on BG If someone gave me 2 NIB GP100 3inch with old grip I would give up my HK P30 S in a heart beat. |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 1:29:36 PM EDT
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I've got the six incher I bought a 6 and a 3incher The very first group at 35yards had all 6rds into the xring of a B 27 target free hand I almost shit my pants. that was done with the 6inch Boy you can tell the difference when shooting 125SJHP. compared to a 4inch Barel. Still for IWB carry I rather have a full 3 inch |
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Posted: 7/25/2014 2:20:20 PM EDT
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I had a .stainless 357 Security Six, adj sights, 2 & 3/4 inch, I think. It was my only gun and I reloaded for it and shot it everyday for 10 years. I did put a spring kit in to lighten the pull but other then that it was stock. I can't tell you how many rounds I fired, perhaps 50 a day for ten years. The top strap was gas cut about 1/4 inch as I always used light 1500 fps+ ammo. It was as tight as a new S&W when I sold it. Accuracy had dropped off some but not much. I went from there to the S&W 29 which is also a good accurate revolver. Looking back I don't think a man can live long enough to wear out a Security Six by shooting it.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 4:18:06 PM EDT
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Are they yours?? Man you know a good combat revolver when you have one. I've done my fastest Bill drills using that revolver except I bought mine a long time ago. same grip but no rear sight. I loved packing it AIWB. I wouldn't own a 4inch revolver If I was going IWB carry For ME the 3inch is faster out of the holster. I don't care about loss of FPS because I use 38spl+P faster shooting more bullets on BG If someone gave me 2 NIB GP100 3inch with old grip I would give up my HK P30 S in a heart beat. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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a full lug on a 3" barrel is the full retard of the revolver world ORLY? <a href="http://s984.photobucket.com/user/strangler366/media/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae322/strangler366/Random%20Stuff/1400002216_zps54195b6c.jpg</a> Are they yours?? Man you know a good combat revolver when you have one. I've done my fastest Bill drills using that revolver except I bought mine a long time ago. same grip but no rear sight. I loved packing it AIWB. I wouldn't own a 4inch revolver If I was going IWB carry For ME the 3inch is faster out of the holster. I don't care about loss of FPS because I use 38spl+P faster shooting more bullets on BG If someone gave me 2 NIB GP100 3inch with old grip I would give up my HK P30 S in a heart beat. Yessir! Just ordered one of the Wiley Clapp SP101's too.
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Posted: 7/25/2014 4:31:36 PM EDT
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The only revolver I own.
4" SS GP100 with the grips it should have come with from the factory. Also had the cylinder milled for use with moon clips. 
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Posted: 7/29/2014 5:50:21 AM EDT
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I had no idea they were doing a WC SP101. Guess that will be my next purchase along with a 77/357 this fall.
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Posted: 7/29/2014 9:40:08 AM EDT
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Got the email yesterday that mine was shipped Overnight. Should be at FFL today. Hopefully pick up tomorrow after my nap.
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Posted: 7/29/2014 10:21:01 PM EDT
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Got it.
Backwoods Leather Holster Portsmouth VA 
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Posted: 7/30/2014 10:48:01 AM EDT
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Just got the last gp100 6" SS from davidson's had in stock.
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Posted: 7/30/2014 6:51:15 PM EDT
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Picked up the Wiley Clapp SP101 today. Not as smooth a trigger pull as the GP100 version but still better than factory j frame. The sights rock.
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Posted: 7/30/2014 7:02:29 PM EDT
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Picked up the Wiley Clapp SP101 today. Not as smooth a trigger pull as the GP100 version but still better than factory j frame. The sights rock. Also, I hate you. Seriously though, enjoy
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Posted: 8/1/2014 1:46:06 AM EDT
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I have two GP100s. A SS 3 inch Fixed Sight and a SS 4 inch Adjustable. Great revolvers and stout for heavy abuse. http://i995.photobucket.com/albums/af78/miami_jbt/Mobile%20Uploads/20140715_204156.jpg GAWD, I love the clean look of the fixed sight models! 
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Posted: 8/1/2014 6:50:01 AM EDT
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Picked up my gp100 yesterday. Here it is with my wife's sp101 3".
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Posted: 8/1/2014 7:51:38 AM EDT
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Soooooooo. I see the GPs are as addictive as ARs???? I went through this with K Frames for a while....
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Posted: 8/1/2014 7:53:20 AM EDT
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What a GREAT revolver. Very impressed with the feel, accuracy, trigger pull, recoil. Great to see a USA firearm manufacturer still making such a quality product. Debated on the 3" or 4"......made the right choice. I have one with the 6" barrel (I think that's what it is). It's awesome....one of my favorite guns to shoot. Check into the wolf spring kit you can get for them....really makes the trigger nice. |
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Posted: 8/1/2014 7:55:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Soooooooo. I see the GPs are as addictive as ARs???? I went through this with K Frames for a while.... |
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