Ruger GP100
| Ruger GP100 | |
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| general information | |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Sturm, Ruger & Company |
| Manufacturer country: | United States |
| Production time: | since 1985 |
| Weapon Category: | revolver |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : |
.22 lfB .327 Federal Magnum .357 Magnum .38 Special 10 mm Auto .44 Special |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 5/6/7/10 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Drum rotation to the left |
| Fire types: | Single action, double action |
| Number of trains : | 5 |
| Twist : | right |
| Charging principle: | Swing-out drum, depending on the mounted handle, speed loaders can be used |
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The Ruger GP100 is a robust double action revolver and has been produced as the successor to the Security Six series by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in the USA since 1985 . Depending on the caliber, the drum holds between 10 (.22 lfB), 7 (.327 Federal Magnum, .357 Magnum), 6 (.357 Magnum, 10 mm Auto) and 5 (.44 Special) cartridges. These revolvers are still used internationally by some special forces, e.g. B. in Serbia and Greece. Despite their reliability and longevity, revolvers are nowadays mostly replaced by semi-automatic pistols, which is mostly done at the expense of the penetration power, but in favor of the increased cartridge capacity.
The 4.2-inch Match Champion model was also created for sport shooting, as critics did not uniformly welcome the top-heavy "full underlug" design of the GP100, but a "half underlug" version like the previous Security Six was only produced from 1987 to 2003 . The weapon history and the production period can be seen by everyone using the serial number on the Ruger homepage.
description
- All models in the .357 Magnum caliber can load cartridges in the aforementioned caliber, but also the shorter, cheaper and at the same time less charged .38 Special.
- It is available in 2 "(51 mm), 2.5" (64 mm), 3 "(76 mm), 4.2" (107 mm), 5 "(127 mm - custom-made), 5.5" (140 mm) or 6 "(152 mm) barrel length,
- Available with burnished or stainless surface. Stainless models are marked with a "K" (KGP-141)
- The rear sight is fixed or adjustable. Models with a fixed visor are marked with an "F" (KGPF-331)
- The weight is between 1000 and 1300 grams, depending on the version.
- The drum is locked at the front, back and bottom, so a total of three times, but not by the ejector rod, which therefore hardly wears.
- Like the revolvers of the previous series, the GP-100 can be dismantled without the aid of tools. Ruger advertised dismantling the weapon with the help of a dimes . This should also work with the edge of a cartridge case.
- Early models were delivered with a black plastic handle with real wood inlays, later models come with a Hogue Monogrip - a black one-piece rubber handle with recessed grips.
- The models are designated with three-digit model numbers, the middle number stands for the barrel length in inches. The models end in 0 or 1. Variant 0 means "half underlug", i. H. the lower part in which the ejector rod is also located is not continued up to the mouth. Variant 1 therefore means "full underlug", with a continuation of the underflow material to the mouth. Like other well-known revolver manufacturers, Ruger followed the trend of making revolvers a little more top-heavy in order to counteract the revolver popping up when firing with strong magnum ammunition.
- In the meantime, with the model 1773 in .357 Magnum, for example, models with a 7-shot drum are also available.
Versions
- KGP-140 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", Stainless , adjustable visor, half underlug (partial underflow, lower picture) = part
- KGP-141 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", Stainless, adjustable visor, full underlug (continuous underflow, picture above right) = full
- GP-141 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", burnished , adjustable visor, full
- KGP-151 - .357 Magnum, 5 ", Stainless, adjustable visor, full
- KGP-160 - .357 Magnum, 6 ", Stainless, adjustable visor, part
- KGP-161 - .357 Magnum, 6 ", Stainless, adjustable visor, full
- GP-160 - .357 Magnum, 6 ", burnished, adjustable visor, part
- GP-161 - .357 Magnum, 6 ", burnished, adjustable visor, full
- KGPF-330 - .357 Magnum, 3 ", Stainless, fixed visor, part
- KGPF-331 - .357 Magnum, 3 ", Stainless, fixed visor, full
- GPF-331 - .357 Magnum, 3 ", burnished, fixed visor, full
- KGPF-340 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", Stainless, fixed visor, part
- GPF-340 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", burnished, fixed visor, part
- KGPF-341 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", Stainless, fixed visor, full
- GPF-341 - .357 Magnum, 4 ", burnished, fixed visor, full
Early model of the 6-inch GP100, here still in half-lug design and with a classic, two-part plastic handle with real wood inlays.
.38 Special only models
- GPF-840 - .38 Special, 4 ", burnished, fixed visor, part
- GPF-841 - .38 Special, 4 ", burnished, fixed visor, full
- GPNY - .38 Special, 3 "& 4", Stainless, fixed visor (A pure double action version for the New York police in .38 Special with a concealed tap. However, it was never used because the police opted for the Glock 17 decided.)
Exotic
- KGP-4327-7 - .327 Federal Magnum, 4.2 ", Satin Stainless, adjustable visor, full
- 1757, .22 Long Rifle, 5.5 ", Satin Stainless, adjustable visor, part
- 1761, .44 Special, 3 ", Satin Stainless, adjustable visor, full
