Ruger 357 experience

[EWastigmatism]

Looking to add a Ruger revolver. It would be a range toy for fun. No experience with them. Considering GP100, Redhawk/Blackhawk, Vaquero, but open to suggestions. Any feedback would be appreciated.

[pdq_wizzard]

GP 100 is built like a tank, dry fire the hell out of it and the trigger gets fantastic.

I think the GP100 is the best bang for the $$.

[Sir Toast]

GP100 MATCH CHAMPION! You will love it. Research it. Trust me. Money well spent.

[NaClAddict]

I really like the balance of the 4” gp100. Keeps muzzle flip down on the full house rounds.

[Kings4sap]

I’ve got a GP100 en route. Looking forward to shooting it.

[Grumpyoldretiredcop]

I have a GP100 and had a Match Champion; IMO the balance and trigger of the standard model surpassed the Match Champion hands down. The MC's hammer wasn't even centered in the frame opening, a sign that Ruger's QC has gone downhill some. I sold the Match Champion to buy the standard GP100; that should tell you something.

I have a Vaquero Old Model in .357; it's built like a safe, very accurate and is essentially a fixed sight Blackhawk. I have no experience with the New Model, though.

I also have a .357 Blackhawk. Likewise, it's heavily built and will accept loads that would be the demise of lesser pistols.

Any of them would be a good bet.

[SNEAKS]

[Mandalorian]

If you wnna blow a really big snot bubble try 454 Casull and yes Match Champion if you have the moola

[ScottsBad]

I have a plain old SS GP100. The are very hardy and will last. I'm not a wheel gun lover, but I enjoy shooting the GP100 once in a while.

[M60A1Rise]

GP100 4" Blued shoots .357 great with hardly any kick , SP101 2.5 is better with .38 lol

Ask me how I know.

[Imageview]

Had a gp100 (4.2"), was a great gun but the stock grip was no bueno for me. I enjoy shooting my sp101 (3") in 357 so much more.

Big advantage of the gp100 was much better sights, especially with the high viz front. The extra weight didn't hurt either, although the sp101 is still very manageable even with fairly warm 357 and me not being a huge recoil guy. The fixed rear on the sp101 is not great formmy aging eyes. Tempted to spend the money and get a jframe adjustable installed.

Also the sp101 is built like a tank, and the gp100 makes it feel flimsy. The gp100 felt like you could club a mammoth to death with it and then go out shooting.

[Eureka1911]

I've had two Ruger wheelguns. a 4" GP100 and a 6" Redhawk in .44 magnum. Regret selling both of them.

[Donkeypunch0420]

You won't be disappointed with whatever choice you make. I own several Ruger revolvers, and feel like I could depend on any of them.

[89 Vision]

SP101 with a short barrel and full power loads if you want to break your hand. At the same time though, if you can master this, you can master any handgun.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, a Blackhawk with a 6in bbl makes full house loads feel like a 9mm. Get the extra 9mm cylinder, and shooting 9mm will feel like a .22.

[tigerpan]

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