New Ruger revolvers... Lipsey's specials...
by Rob Leahy 
, Prescott, Arizona, Friday, December 16, 2016, 18:04 (2901 days ago)
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GP100 44 special and 357 Redhawk...
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My My, should keep you shooting a few years NT
by Creeker , Hardwoods, Friday, December 16, 2016, 18:19 (2901 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
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Ah...new toys. Have fun !
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Friday, December 16, 2016, 18:25 (2901 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
nt
.44 special?
who done it?
.44 special?
Ruger done dun it, coming to a store near you...
.44 special?
Cool
Those should sell well. NT
by Bryan , Ft Worth, TX, Saturday, December 17, 2016, 08:15 (2900 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
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New Ruger revolvers... Lipsey's specials...
Really like the looks of the 44, will have to look for one in the counter somewhere.
Dammit!
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Saturday, December 17, 2016, 09:29 (2900 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
Ruger just wants to see me die broke.
Both very cool.
Rob, I got a Question?
by Fivegunner , LOWELL Mi., Saturday, December 17, 2016, 12:57 (2900 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
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
Don't even see them on website. How'd you get one?
Yes, they are very good, these days, ;-) about actually
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, December 17, 2016, 14:28 (2900 days ago) @ Fivegunner
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...
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I was at a gunsite writer and industry shoot. I provided gun
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, December 17, 2016, 14:31 (2900 days ago) @ joe0812
leather for the 3 day event. These, like the Korth and Freedom Arms revolvers , were factory demos for us to try out.
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good article by Ed Head on this new .44 special
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, December 17, 2016, 14:36 (2900 days ago) @ joe0812
http://www.downrange.tv/blog/new-ruger-gp100-in-44-special/38124/
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That's a big "10-4" on that Hoot. nt
by ERSisk , Saturday, December 17, 2016, 17:23 (2900 days ago) @ Hoot
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how does the GP in 44 compare to S&W 69 in weight and size I
wonder ?
Me, too.
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
by Sarge , Central Misery, Monday, December 19, 2016, 06:47 (2899 days ago) @ cable
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...
compares to the S&W 3" 696. nt
by Rob Leahy , Prescott, Arizona, Monday, December 19, 2016, 08:31 (2898 days ago) @ cable
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how does the GP in 44 compare to S&W 69 in weight and size I
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.
Same here. NT
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that is what i was thinking too; years ago, i bought a 624
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.
Yep. I've never been real interested in the GP-100....
by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, December 19, 2016, 10:19 (2898 days ago) @ cubrock
'til now.
Interesting platform
by MS , Southern Michigan, Monday, December 19, 2016, 21:52 (2898 days ago) @ Brian A
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
almost forgotten those security six conversions ...
would see the ad in Gun Week and never gotten around to getting one done.
New Ruger revolvers... Lipsey's specials...
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 16:16 (2896 days ago) @ Rob Leahy
Just got an email from Ruger announcing the availability of these new revolvers.