Time for a new new revolver

[Yournamehere]

Damn, the new production GP100 is a very good looking gun. All of the markings are really tastefully done, and I hate just about every marking on every current production gun. Have fun with it.

[S&Wshooter]

What, were they sold out of 686's?

Ruger protip: if the cylinder starts to bind up, screw in the ejector rod, they tend to back out once the gun has a ton of rounds through it

[Jcordell]

What, were they sold out of 686's?


Honestly I don't like the "look" of the newer S&W revolvers. I have no doubt that the tolerances of the new models are amazing thanks to CNC and the steel is of the highest quality, but I just prefer the older models. I actually like the look of the Ruger GP100. Especially the 4" model.

[S&Wshooter]

The GP's do look pretty boss. I thought about getting one or an SP101 but then I had a BUNCH of bad experiences with Ruger revolvers, which blew because some of the worst were with one of my most favorite guns, an old .38 only Speed Six

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

The GP's do look pretty boss. I thought about getting one or an SP101 but then I had a BUNCH of bad experiences with Ruger revolvers, which blew because some of the worst were with one of my most favorite guns, an old .38 only Speed Six

I can see how that would be a deal breaker.

[S&Wshooter]

Originally Posted by Jcordell

I can see how that would be a deal breaker.

There are always more guns, right?

[Jcordell]

Originally Posted by S&Wshooter

There are always more guns, right?

Very true.

[StanTheMan]

Originally Posted by Jcordell

What, were they sold out of 686's?


Honestly I don't like the "look" of the newer S&W revolvers. I have no doubt that the tolerances of the new models are amazing thanks to CNC and the steel is of the highest quality, but I just prefer the older models. I actually like the look of the Ruger GP100. Especially the 4" model.

Bah, been a bit here, but nail on the head. Although the 'look' is part of the reason I prefer the older Rugers to the GP100 (just a tad). In any case, I really don't like the full-lug look. My old man even less. Nevermind the rather tricked out style some pieces they got goin' these days.

I loved when they put the 520/620 out, got the classic Smith aesthetic while still having the 7 shot. Of course they're both gone now but bringing back the 66 is nice too. In the end though it's like you said, different strokes and so on.

[Mike Searson]

Just got this from UPS:
3" GP-100, 5-shot 44 Special with an unfluted cylinder

[StanTheMan]

Now that's a nice spinner, son! For some reason I'm particularly intrigued by 3" barrels.. not sure why, but just about all of them look real good. Likin' the chambering, too - Forgot they got those in .44 Sp.

All-told, real nice one!