Author Topic: GP 161 (Read 1066 times)

smg · « **on:** February 19, 2005, 08:38:32 PM »

I am considering buying the Ruger model GP 161. Are there any problems with this handgun?

LMM · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2005, 12:41:10 AM »

Non I'm aware of, mine has worked flawlessly from day 1.

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2005, 12:01:46 PM »

What is a GP161 ? KN

reakin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2005, 01:53:02 AM »

That would be a Ruger GP100 .357MAG with a 6 inch barrel. Very nice revolver. I have one in stainless. Love it. reakin

papajohn428 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2005, 06:39:21 AM »

If you can call it a problem, the Ruger lockwork makes getting a sweet trigger pull a near-impossibility. It can be improved, but only a little. It will never feel like a Smith & Wesson trigger. Then again, the GP will eat loads that will shake a Smith loose in no time. I can say that because I put loads thru my GP-100 (6-inch) that I would not let near my Smiths. The Rugers may not be as slick, but they are tough as a tank. If you want both, get a Freedom Arms for three times the price.

PJ

Kingfish · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2005, 11:52:14 AM »

Wolff spring co. markets a two set spring replacement for the GP100's that can be bought through many of the supply houses. It sure lightened up the pull on my 6" GP. I had to go with the next one up from the lightest for the hammer spring to get positive ignition on mine. The other spring is the trigger return spring.

Bill

TXSURVEYOR · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2005, 04:34:25 AM »

I do not want to steal this thread, but I too am considering the same gun.
I am torn between three models, GP 161, Blackhawk in .357 but my wallet wants me to buy a rossi in .357 with 6 inch barrel. The 161 is $399
the blackhawk is $325, and the rossi is $299. Will I be sorry if I go for a single action? Will I be sorry if I go with the Rossi? I am not an avid
handgunner but feel "incomplete" without one since I sold my Browning 9mm. I want to get a revolver for the simplicity of it. I also want to be able to shoot "cheap". This would be a fun way to burn ammo I have no
plan for the gun. I would just like to own one. I am avid deer hunter but we have no hand gun only season so it would not be for hunting.

I dare say a .38 would be just fine for what I have in mind but I like the idea of being able to shoot both .357 and .38. In the case of the Blackhawk I think I would opt for the combo with the 9mm which would be more around $375 or so. As you can tell I want a revolver but do not really know exactly what I want. As you can also tell I dont want to spend a lot of money. Please give some advice please.

GhosTT · « **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2005, 01:08:51 PM »

I would really suggest you go with the Ruger.

They are well built, and will outlast you.

As far as single or double action.......
That is a personal choice,I've owned both the Blackhawk and GP100.

Both great guns. Right now I have the GP100,the reason being,that not only is it good for targets and hunting, but the double action is better if you want to use it for protection.