Just spotted this on the Lipsey's Website:
https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUHKGP-1031-NVK (https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUHKGP-1031-NVK)
This could be a fun one!
On the one hand I have wished many times for a 10mm revolver when chasing down my brass.
On the other it seems like a big heavy handgun to only have six shots.
Good looking wheelgun though.
Im just blown away at that 3 inch GP100 in 10mm ... I just don't see it replacing my 29
This appeals to me more than the GP-100 Match Champion offering. The GP is more K frame sized than N frame. With a decent holster and belt it will conceal well but offer enough thump to use for bear, feral bipeds and Buicks. All in a caliber that starts with a .4
But I've always been drawn to 1911s and large bore revolvers...
Nice, I love revolvers, but there's something about that "nearly triple thing" before you have to reload, love the concept of easy brass policing
It's up on Ruger's Website:
https://www.ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1780.html (https://www.ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1780.html)
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My wallet is getting that emptying feeling....
Very nice model. Will the recoil be manageable?
Id say recoil would be magabanageable... The GP100 is a hefty firearm !
Dang now I need TWO gp100 10mm! ;D
Anyone get one of these yet? I'm tossing around between this and the match champion
I have had a GP-100 with a 3 inch barrel that was converted to 10mm by David Clements and even shooting 200 gr Double Tap or Buffalo Bore the recoil is not bad at all.
Quote from: hollywood63 on July 15 2018 04:22:22 PM MDT
Anyone get one of these yet? I'm tossing around between this and the match champion
I am surprise there is only 1oz difference between the two. I have the Match champion and the trigger is very nice. That said I would have gotten the 3" if it were available at the time.
Quote from: hollywood63 on July 15 2018 04:22:22 PM MDT
Anyone get one of these yet? I'm tossing around between this and the match champion
I have been keeping an eye out for one. Only one in my area is online sales only even though I could easily drive to the FFL address. Seems silly to buy online, pay ship, pay to transfer it to an FFL 30 miles away.
I was hopeful there would be one at the big gun show last weekend, but no dice.
I bought one and it is a real pleasure to shoot. Much like a stout 357 load as far as recoil.
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Gosh, I just might have to pick one of these up!
It also works with 40S&W. TK Custom make beefy aftermarket full moon clips for them. Should last much longer than the flexible factory offerings.
I picked mine up last week, I went straight to the range, and couldn't be happier with it. I've only put Hornady Critical Duty through it so far.
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Driving 6.5 hours to my inlaws house today. About half way there we stopped at a gun shop, lo' n behold! There was a 3" 10mm GP100 wagging its tail. My wife just sighed "go ahead and get it".
When the gent handed it to me there was no doubt it was going home with us.
Now for a holster and extra moon clips. I'm thinking a Simply Rugged Sourdough and moon clip holder.
No range reports till I go home next week. Sigh!
That's way cool, wish my wife was so complete : )
I couldn't stand it! 350 miles from home with a new 10mm was too much to bear. I picked up a box of 180gr SIG fmj ammo, found a 20 rnd box of 200gr WFN handloads and a 20 rnd box of 180gr XTP handloads in my truck. Then off to the pay to play indoor range I went with my new Wiley Clapp six gun.
I only shot at 7 and 15 yards on a silhouette target standing on my back legs. Zero problems, no malfunctions. It wanted to put the SIG rounds into one hole at seven yards, slightly left of where I was holding. The 200gr loads were slightly high and left, the 180gr XTPs were about equal to the SIG ammo. No problems with the OEM moon clips. I also fired several of each load without clips, no issue. The empties were easily plucked out with my thumbnail.
I believe I've found the replacement for the 2 3/4" .357 Ruger Speed Six I have unsuccessfully looked for over the years.
Lucky,
I know there is a 3" wiley near me, but I cant swing what they want for it right now. Darn Adult Responsibilities.
For sure, I struggle with this on a regular basis; one of the many downfalls of not being independently wealthy
This is going to be my Winter carry piece with Underwood Xtreme Defense ammunition. I am very happy with this revolver.
Holster and ammo pouch arrived this weekend. With enough belt and holster you almost forget that you're carrying a real gun.
The little cannon prints 200gr WFN over 6.1gr Unique right on the tip of the front sight at 25 yards. Seems to be a quite mild load and cheap too.
I received my GP100 Wiley influenced 10mm revolver today.
I also got my moon clips but my oversight caused me an issue that was I received a boat load of S&W 610 moon clips. So grrrrrrrr.
Not to worry the 10mm head spaces on the case mouth. So I loaded some 200 grain WFN loaded over 7.5 grains of Power Pistol. At 25 feet these printed to POA. The gun is a fantastic handling and shooting revolver. The recoil although stout was not objectionable and follow up shots are easily put on target with precision. I also shot some 180 grain XTP and Gold Dots loaded over a stout load of Longshot. They also printed to point of aim and were easy to put on target with double action and single action mode.
I really like this revolver and this gun may take the place of my 357 mag snubby as an every day carry. I think Ruger hit outta the park with this 3" revolver.
Barring any major problems, going to pick mine up next week!
What are the best prices you have been seeing? Somewhere around 620.00 - 650.00
My local dealer quoted me $850 "if he could get one". The shop where I found mine was asking $840, came down to $790. I had it in hand and SWMBO said "just buy it", what's a guy to do? :P
Thanks Rick, the ones I looked at Buds, and on GB must have been something different, but were for sure some variant of the GP 100
Best price I have seen yet is about 750 on gun broker. Local dealer has on on the shelf for 819
I was gonna snag it this Friday after work, but now that it looks like springfield is gonna finally make good on their 10mm commitment, I may hold off for a couple more weeks.
I buy wholesale so I am not a good gauge on pricing.
However the last I looked Davidsons had 52 in stock so they are out there.
The more I shoot this revolver the more I like it I am doing a comparison to my 357 on the surface the 10 wins especially when you get above 180 grains.
This one looks like a big win for Ruger. Especially, for those who missed out on those Lew Horton 3" model 610's. These are going to become classics too. Somebody over-there is actually listening to their customer-base now.
I love this handgun so much I'm considering getting a second one!
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I just want Ruger to make a 6" version with either scope mounts or micro red dot mount. ;D
I shot my 3" in an "Outlaw" IDPA match this weekend and took 1st revolver (because I was the only revolver). I didn't encounter any problems related to the gun, holster, moonclips or ammo, everything worked just fine except the software between my ears. I had fun and that's the main thing.
Sounds like allot of fun and that is impressive to shoot that little gun that much under pressure 8)
One thing I found out today is this little revolver likes the 150 grain XTP loaded over a good dose of Power Pistol. The lighter bullets hit point of aim at defensive distances and the recoil is mangable.
I( noted the same thing with mine. They definitely shoot lighter weight bullets more accurately.
Having great success with the solid copper HP from Lehigh and from Barnes both shoot really well.
Low recoil and very accurate.
Has anybody done any chronographing with the 3"? I'm a bit curious about muzzle flash also.
I at one time considered geeting a custom GP100 built ... But never got around to it ... at that time I had several projects going at once... Now that Ruger has a GP100 in 100mm in production... Im broke as a convict ....I only use gun money for guns ... And I don't really have anything I want to sell ...but if I run in to a bit of extra money .. I will own a 3inch barreled GP100 in 10mm
Quote from: Barry in IN on November 12 2018 07:10:50 PM MST
Has anybody done any chronographing with the 3"? I'm a bit curious about muzzle flash also.
I chrono'd a few rounds thru both my SR1911 and my 3" GP100. It looks like the revolver is about 50fps slower than the 1911. I haven't noticed much muzzle flash but my reloads use mainly BE86 or Unique, neither are very flashy in my experience. Also the breech to muzzle of the GP is 4.6" which gives enough space to burn the eight or so grains of powder in a 10mm round.
I shot a few 155gr rounds in my GP but it seems to prefer 200gr bullets on paper.
50 FPS isn't bad at all.
I have not noticed any muzzle flash but I have shot only during day light.
Went to the Berea Ohio gun show yesterday Saturday. The Ruger dealer/distributor had 3 on display/for sale. The 3", a 4" match champion, and a 4" that was like the 3". All 3 were nice. Don't remember the prices he had on them, just looking at them as potential future acquisitions.
I just caught the bug for one of these....
The search begins. :P :P
CW
Has anyone pulled out a clip after five rounds to see how much bullet pull there has been. I did it a few times with a 4" and depending on the load did get a little...
Hoping to come afross one of these used...but I probably should just buy one one of these days before they are all gone....
Bob
Quote from: RJM52 on March 29 2019 04:36:50 AM MDT
Has anyone pulled out a clip after five rounds to see how much bullet pull there has been. I did it a few times with a 4" and depending on the load did get a little...
Hoping to come afross one of these used...but I probably should just buy one one of these days before they are all gone....
Bob
Hello Bob!!
I too am watching for a used model.
CW
I bought one of these Wiley Clapp GP100 10 mm several months ago from Bud's gun shop. I have been using it as a concealed carry backup in either a Tuff products holster in my back pocket or a Bianchi leather high-ride holster. I carry a 1911 as my primary carry gun with the same ammo. I shot it with some 180 gr XTPs over AA #9 powder that chronograph about 1242 ft/s from my Colt DE. I found the double action trigger to be very smooth. I though the recoil was like a nice push. Some stiff 125 gr 357's that I shot the same day from a 2.5 in bbl 686 produced a much sharper recoil. While it is a little heavy, it carries well and I hardly notice it. A friend has solicited to buy it if I ever want to sell it. Maybe my heirs will sell it to him some day.