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Ruger GP100


Double-Action (DA) Revolver


United States | 1985



"The Ruger GP100 was introduced in 1985 and continues production today, offering good man-stopping firepower in a compact package."

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the Ruger GP100. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.
300 ft
91.4 m | 100.0 yds
Max.Eff.Range
Physical
The physical qualities of the Ruger GP100. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.
220 mm
8.66 in
O/A Length
110 mm
4.33 in
Barrel Length
2.87 lb
1.30 kg
Weight
Double-Action (DA); Rotating Cylinder
Action
.357 Magnum; .44 Special; .322 LR
Caliber(s)
Five- or Six-Shot Cylinder
Feed
Iron Front and Rear
Sights
Variants
Notable series variants as part of the Ruger GP100 Double-Action (DA) Revolver family line.
GP100 - Base Series Name
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The Ruger GP100 was a mid-1980s entry into the revolver market by the storied American company. A no-frills weapon, it offered perfected man-stopping firepower in a compact and relatively comfortable package. The firing action of the gun was designed as Double-Action (DA) and versions offered included five- and six-shot cylinder types with varying barrel lengths. Accepted chamberings, dependent on model, included .357 Magnum, .44 Special, and .22 LR.

The cylinder was given a "triple-lock' design set within a solid frame offering improved alignment of chamber-to-barrel. The grips were replaceable to suit operator taste and featured an ergonomic approach with exaggerated finger grooves (a Hogue Monogrip was standard and served as a recoil-reducing measure). Sights were set over the front and rear of the weapon in the usual way. Takedown of the revolver required no specialized tools - owing much to its general simplicity.

The GP100 is actively marketed by Ruger as of this writing (2017).

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Operators
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Contractor(s): Sturm, Ruger & Company - USA
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Image of the Ruger GP100
Image from official Sturm, Ruger and Company marketing material.

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