ruger gp 100
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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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..??0 -
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That is about right. Love mine, it is not a S&W but it is built like a brick and I love the SS. 0 -
The Ruger will digest the strongests rounds, Not as smoth as a Colt Trooper in the same price range but stronger. The S&W is also a smooth hand gun but it is not a Ruger or a Colt. You have to know what you like and what you want in a hand gun. [8D]
Greg
Former Marine
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great guns.
I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.0 -
Albeit not the prettiest handguns around, but no one makes 'em tougher than Ruger. Mine has eaten a couple "oops!" loads that likely would have cracked the top strap on a Smith. (I had to smack the ejector on a tailgate to get the shells out[:0])
It's easy to spot liberals-they are the ones who have no assets to protect and need every handout they can get. They have forbeyed themselves ascendence to a productive lifestyle.0 -
I just bought one last week just as you described for $325. It was 5 months old and I considered it a very good deal. It also came with Bianchi molded holster, Hogue finger grooved grips, the stock wood/rubber grip and a speedloader in its belt holder. Hope this helps. I have had one several years ago and regretted trading it ever since. The Ruger KGP141 has a great balance and fits my hand perfectly. 0 -
I agree with all the assessments of the GP-100.
The GP-100 is one super strong pistol. Blue Book suggests $280.00 for a 95% stainless steel gun.
I have owned a GP-100 for 20 years. That's right I bought one when they were first sold. I used to shoot a Colt Python but it was much too delicate for what I was doing. In fact, the barrel came loose and began to unscrew during many shooting sessions and the frame began to stretch.
I have fired some fullpower handloads in my GP-100 and it has never once flinched from 110 grain bullets exceeding 1900 fps as well as heavy 170 grain loads. At one point, I feed it a steady diet of 125 grain JSP bullets and Blue Dot powder with MV of almost 1800 fps for several years. A big fireball from the muzzle and much noise but the big gun could handle it. These same loads destroyed the Python. With the lug under the 6-inch barrel, the gun is comfortable to shoot with fullpower loads which is another plus to the Ruger design.
I have enjoyed mine over years and still do. It is as accurate as the day I bought it and no frame stretching.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]
"If I don't see you nomore on this world, I'll meet you on the next one, and don't be late!" - Jimi Hendrix0 -
I bough a near new ss gp100 for $325. was trying to decide between that and a smith, decided the ruger with a trigger job was alot cheaper. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by heavyiron
I agree with all the assessments of the GP-100.
The GP-100 is one super strong pistol. Blue Book suggests $280.00 for a 95% stainless steel gun.
I have owned a GP-100 for 20 years. That's right I bought one when they were first sold. I used to shoot a Colt Python but it was much too delicate for what I was doing. In fact, the barrel came loose and began to unscrew during many shooting sessions and the frame began to stretch.
I have fired some fullpower handloads in my GP-100 and it has never once flinched from 110 grain bullets exceeding 1900 fps as well as heavy 170 grain loads. At one point, I feed it a steady diet of 125 grain JSP bullets and Blue Dot powder with MV of almost 1800 fps for several years. A big fireball from the muzzle and much noise but the big gun could handle it. These same loads destroyed the Python. With the lug under the 6-inch barrel, the gun is comfortable to shoot with fullpower loads which is another plus to the Ruger design.
I have enjoyed mine over years and still do. It is as accurate as the day I bought it and no frame stretching.
Regards,
Heavyiron[8D]
You and me both... I own the 6,934th GP-100 off the assembly line in 1986 (when they were first introduced)[^]. I ordered it before the first ones were on the market. A good buddy of mine (who also happens to be a real damn good 'smith) reworked the entire trigger for me right after it came into his shop... I almost didn't get to take it home because he didn't want to give it back to me[:D]. My GP-100 has the sweetest trigger that everyone else who has ever handled it has ever seen... right at 22 oz. single-action pull, and just over 4 lbs. DA. Super accurate, and it eats everything that I feed it.
Bert H.
Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!0 -
Bert is that gunsmith still in business? and if so where ? [:D] 0
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