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New Ruger revolvers... Lipsey's specials... (reply)

Cherokee — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 22:16:59 +0000

Just got an email from Ruger announcing the availability of these new revolvers.

almost forgotten those security six conversions ... (reply)

cable — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 16:47:15 +0000

would see the ad in Gun Week and never gotten around to getting one done.

Interesting platform (reply)

MS — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 03:52:21 +0000

I remember when there was that shop that converted Security Sizes to 5 shot 44 Special.
Seems we have it made in this day and age.
As to comparing the different "compact/lighter" big bore revolvers,
I agree with your assessment about which one to choose.
I have the S&W 329PD, and it seems to hold the best hand in that card game.

Mark

Yep. I've never been real interested in the GP-100.... (reply)

Hoot — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:19:10 +0000

'til now.

that is what i was thinking too; years ago, i bought a 624 (reply)

cable — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:58:16 +0000

smith and then a 24 smith; didn't keep them because the weight and bulk were so close to the 629 and 29, that there seemed no point to it. for my use a 44 special should be more the K frame or L frame size to offer a significant advantage. and i have and carry the 329 more than any other 44 here in alaska.

Same here. NT (reply)

mcassill — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:53:42 +0000

how does the GP in 44 compare to S&W 69 in weight and size I (reply)

Brian A — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:39:46 +0000

The new Ruger is supposed to weigh around 36 oz., the S&W 69 is 37.4 oz. with a 4.25" bbl., S&W is also cataloging a 629 Deluxe with a 3" bbl. that weighs 39.6 oz., which is pretty close to what the Mountain Guns weighed. The lightweight champ is the S&W 329PD at 25.2 oz. with a 4.125" bbl.

I am a relatively small guy, only 5'6" tall and have no trouble concealing a 629 Mountain Gun, so see no need to pick up another small 44, or add 44 special to the brass pile. There are plenty of options with the 44 mag, from plinking, to personal defense, to hunting.

compares to the S&W 3" 696. nt (reply)

Rob Leahy — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 14:31:56 +0000

how does the GP in 44 compare to S&W 69 in weight and size I (reply)

Sarge — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:47:22 +0000

Seems like I recall seeing it listed as 36 ounces; an ounce and a half lighter than a S&W Model 22-4 with a 4" barrel.

http://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/11664261/2/New_5_shot,_R...

Me, too. (reply)

cubrock — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 06:05:22 +0000

That .44 Special GP-100 is going to cost me money.

how does the GP in 44 compare to S&W 69 in weight and size I (reply)

cable — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 05:17:09 +0000

wonder ?

That's a big "10-4" on that Hoot. nt (reply)

ERSisk — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:23:18 +0000

good article by Ed Head on this new .44 special (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:36:58 +0000

http://www.downrange.tv/blog/new-ruger-gp100-in-44-special/38124/

I was at a gunsite writer and industry shoot. I provided gun (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:31:01 +0000

leather for the 3 day event. These, like the Korth and Freedom Arms revolvers , were factory demos for us to try out.

Yes, they are very good, these days, ;-) about actually (reply)

Rob Leahy — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 20:28:59 +0000

stocking up on an item before they release it... We were just standing up shooting at Gunsite humanoid silhouettes it was easy shooting and I got several 4-5 inch groups, easily both SA and DA. I shot far more double action with it.I The grip is superior on the GP compared to the the Redhawk. That was a bit painful with hot 180 and 158 .357s...

Don't even see them on website. How'd you get one? (reply)

joe0812 — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:29:45 +0000

Rob, I got a Question? (reply)

Fivegunner — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 18:57:51 +0000

I like the GP100 in .44 SPL . How does it shoot. Will Ruger have them in the stores this year (2017 )? Thanks. best regards Frank

Dammit! (reply)

Hoot — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 15:29:12 +0000

Ruger just wants to see me die broke.

Both very cool.

New Ruger revolvers... Lipsey's specials... (reply)

Brian A — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 15:00:59 +0000

Really like the looks of the 44, will have to look for one in the counter somewhere.

Those should sell well. NT (reply)

Bryan — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 14:15:53 +0000