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Offline snuffer#1

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357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« on: October 25, 2006, 11:32:50 AM »
I was wondering about getting either a 357 mag in either a gp 100 or the blackhawk. I reload. I love the SA, but I guess I'll have to save up a little more so I can get a gp 100. Whether it's a blackhawk or gp 100, Ill get a long barrel. But it would be nice to have a DA. I have a 45 colt blackhawk and I really like it. decisions, decisions! ::)
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #1 on: October 25, 2006, 11:46:50 AM »
Depends on your applications. For hunting/plinking, the SA is as good as it gets! For SD I'd go with the DA, with a 4" barrel of course!
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #2 on: October 25, 2006, 12:59:25 PM »
I don't know, when I'm reaching for a 'field gun' I generally reach for my Ruger Security Six.  A 4" DA .357 Mag with 158 gr LSWC handload and usually a pocketful of .38s just because sometimes I gotta just shoot for the fun of it.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #3 on: October 25, 2006, 01:24:29 PM »
I have2 GP 100's, 4" blued fixed sight, and a 6" SS , both 357's. Excellent and accurate revolvers.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2006, 06:40:46 PM »
There is no reason to limit yourself to four inch barrels. I carry a six inch Ruger every day. That Ruger has been with me for 35 yearsand will last the next 35 if it wears as well as it has the first 35.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2006, 11:35:34 PM »
For hunting I'd recomend the 357 Bisley, the 7.5 inch barrel and steel grip frame make shooting the heaviest 357's easy, and talk about fun to plink with. Good luck
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2006, 02:46:00 AM »
I have the GP100 in a 4" barrel and that gun is very accurate.If I were to hunt with a 357 I would use my contender with a 10" barrel.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #7 on: October 26, 2006, 08:52:06 AM »
If all you want is a fun gun, I'd stick with the SA. It's more fun to shoot, and a heck of a lot easier to clean! I'd go with the .357 Bisley.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #8 on: October 26, 2006, 09:46:24 AM »
they are both good guns, I would go to the shop, look at them both, hold em, flick the trigger a couple times, and decide which you think fits better and is purtier.  They both shoot good, but which one would you like to be seen with?   ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2006, 07:02:48 PM »
I don't care for the feel of a SA.  With double action you can still have the SA feature, and much easier to reload.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2006, 01:26:38 AM »
Plan to buy both. I have both. I have a bunch of 4 5/8" barrel .357 NMBHs that I use for cowboy action shooting and a new 4" SS GP100. Both types have their pluses and minuses, but I love both. Both are very accurate. It really is a matter of which you want to get first.
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #11 on: October 29, 2006, 09:53:44 AM »
Quote from: Heavyhaul on October 27, 2006, 07:02:48 PM
I don't care for the feel of a SA.  With double action you can still have the SA feature, and much easier to reload.
How many times to you send more than six slugs at a time at a deer? If you are in a gunfight and are able to get off six rounds, you certainly have enough cover to reload a single action too
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Re: 357 mag in gp100 ( ruger)
« Reply #12 on: December 10, 2006, 05:01:09 PM »
Sorry I am replying late.  I like the reloading at the range.   :)
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