Ruger GP 100

Layne12gun

February 19, 2012 14:40

Has any body had experience with Ruger GP 100, I purchased one to use in security work. But when ejecting empties from the cylinder they don't come out all the way and have to be plucked out by hand. The ejector rod does not seem to eject them all the way. Is there a gun smithing cure for this problem.?

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  Layne12gun

  February 19, 2012 14:40

  Sorry Guys Some how my topic got licked and I cant unlock it..to respond.
  
  I have tried WW Silver Tips, Federal and Gold Dots in both .38 .38+P
  and .357 I am holding the muzzel up and the cylnder holes down. in the weak had and hitting the ejector rod with the strong hand. The empties should explode out of the cylinder but they dont. I still have to pick out some of the caseings by hand.. A little toilsome when you try to do 12 rounds in 28 seconds form 15 yards.
  Gun is very clean and the grips are not causing the problem. It jst seems that the ejector rod is too short. I tried a Smith Wesson K .38 a friend had and they explode out of the cylinder. We cant figure it out other than the rod is too short or the cylinnders need some work or polishing?? Any more suggestions. Im getting ready to return it to Ruger or buy another gun..??

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  charliemeyer007

  February 19, 2012 14:55

  Do you know what a split ball gauge is and how to use one to inspect each chamber? I think you should return it to Ruger with the spent brass still in the holes and ask them to fix it.

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  tsr1965

  February 19, 2012 14:57

  Layne12gun,
  
  It sounds to me like your chamber's need to be polished out. Some J-B bore cleaning compound, on a tight patch, with a drill will do that. Check the chamber mouths for burrs too. Lastly, the chamber's should be clean and DRY, not clean and oiled.
  
  The threads on the EXPERTS forums get locked after 10 posts. To save space for other prospective posts, most of us guys edit our previous post and note it as edited.
  
  Best

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  dcs shooters

  February 20, 2012 05:56

  TSR is giving you good advice. Try polishing the cylinder bores first [;)]

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  Layne12gun

  March 13, 2012 17:58

  thanks for all the advise, I sent the gun back to Ruger. They were very gracious and stated they would take care of the problem .Thanks for all your responses..

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  EhlerDave

  March 13, 2012 20:24

  On my GP 100 the rod is short, if I mess around with the gun pointed down the empty cases are bad to fall under the extractor.
  
  Empty like you said tipped barrle up they pop right out and hit the floor.
  
  Beats me why the rod cant be a bit longer.

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