Ruger GP100 .22LR Pre-Range Report

[JohnFLand]

I picked up a new GP100 .22LR 10-shot revolver yesterday. There are some minor tool-marks here and there (e.g., around the crown), but overall nice looking.

Dry fired it some -- the trigger literally squeaked in DA! I measured the DA trigger pull weight at over 12 pounds (the limit of the Lyman Digital Trigger Pull Gauge), and the SA trigger pull at 5 lbs, 13.5 oz (average of 5 pulls).

So I lubricated the internal points that I could reach with a needle oiler (Weapon Shield Oil) without a total tear-down, polished the hammer spring strut, and replaced the hammer spring with a 10 lb Wolff spring (reliability of ignition to be tested). The DA trigger pull is now 11 lbs even, and the SA trigger pull is 4 lbs, 13.4 oz -- and no more squeaking! [For reference, for my GP100 .357mag, the average DA is 8 lbs, 6.0 oz, and the average SA is 3 lbs, 6.3 oz. with a 10 lb Wolff hammer spring -- the SA is essentially the same as my Blackhawks and Single Six.]

Also replaced the rear sight blade with a Warren One-Hole sight blade (larger of the 2 provided apertures), which I find works well with a fiber optic front sight (same setup I have on my GP100 .357mag).

Next up: the range, with one of these Speed Beez speed loaders and loading block cases in tow:

http://www.speedbeez.com/product/ruger-gp100-10-shot-22lr-speed-loader-pre-order-now-shipping-feb-14-2016/

http://www.speedbeez.com/product/speed-beez-loading-block-case-combo-ruger-gp100-10-shot-22lr-pre-order-now-shipping-feb-15-2016/

[Flintlock Tom]

That trigger pull is a safety feature so little Girly-men can't shoot you with it!

[NoseGoblin]

That trigger pull is a safety feature so little Girly-men can't shoot you with it!

I hear that if you repeatedly hit the action with your purse, you can get the pull down to about 3lbs...

[Lurch762]

I picked up a new GP100 .22LR 10-shot revolver yesterday.

Lucky! I emailed Ruger right after they announced the .22lr & they said they did submit it for CA roster approval. I didn't see it listed, are you exempt?

[DeLaSeoulRZN]

They had one at Triple A in Vallejo today. i was looking at the SP's and a couple smith's and guy at the counter pulled it out to show me so i'm guessing it's on the roster somewhere.

[JohnFLand]

Lucky! I emailed Ruger right after they announced the .22lr & they said they did submit it for CA roster approval. I didn't see it listed, are you exempt?

Not exempt, but I have a very grateful (as in, I paid for college and graduate school) adult child living out of state who remembered my birthday.

[Lurch762]

Not exempt, but I have a very grateful (as in, I paid for college and graduate school) adult child living out of state who remembered my birthday.

LOL, BEST KID EVER!!

[trigger945]

Very nice Dad and kid!

Looking forward to your range report soon.

Btw, that trigger pull weight is to be expected of a rimfire revolver.

[dael]

Is it really that much of a tank that I've read on these Gp100s. Love the 10 round wheel.

[jyo]

It's good to see another full-size 22 on the market---and a 10 shot at that---not in the same league as a K22 S&W or any of the older, finely finished Colt 22 revolvers, but a good looking' offering---I hope they cane be sold here in Kalifornia…