Half Shroud vs. Full Shroud

StormTight

June 10, 2004 05:39

Question from the novice!

Looking at a Ruger gp100 357 revolver 3 inch barrel. Ruger website lists specifications/details for two different guns with the same model number. However, one says it is a "half shroud", and the other is listed as a "full shroud". Same price for either. If I had the choice, is one considered better than the other? Or does it depend on the intended usage of the gun?

Thanks.

StormTight

The buck has gained considerable velocity by the time it gets to my desk.

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  2520wcf

  June 10, 2004 05:46

  The "full shroud/half shroud" refers to the length of the ejector rod shroud that protects the ejector rod. It only has to be a couple of inches long to cover the rod, but some run all the way out to the end of the barrel to add more weight to the barrel. So a half-shroud gun is a little more streamlined and a little lighter. I have a 3" blued full-shroud GP100, and I think that with full-house .357s, you'll appreciate a little extra weight. But it depend on how you think the two versions look and feel. There's no difference other than looks and weight. GP100 looks like, carries like, and is as strong as, a tank!

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  allechalley

  June 10, 2004 14:21

  I'd say 2520 has it pretty much. I have a security six, the forerunner of the GP100 in a "half lug or shroud". The full shroud will be easier to keep on target, maybe more accurate pointing because of the extra weight and probably more comfortable to shoot with full loads. The half lug will be just as accurate mechanically, but a little harder to steady because of less end weight, but it won't drag as much on your hip, either. Ruger is a fairly heavy gun to begin with, so whatever feels good to you. As 2520 said, darn near indestructable.

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