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Ruger
Model GP-100
Ruger Revolver GP-100 .38 Spl Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:9.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4-in Weight:37-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (158 grain bullet)119290
  • Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)2.6 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityPoor
  • Defense Factor48%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:1990 - Disc.
Caliber:.38 Spl
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:trigger activated transfer bar
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rubber with rosewood insert
Sights:fixed blade front, fixed rear
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Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$597.00Used Est:$650.00
Last Update:12/31/2022
About the Gun

The GP100 is a medium-size frame double-action revolver with a strengthened design intended for constant use with all .357 Mag. ammunition. Available in calibers from .22LR to .44 Spl. The original standard for grips was was a square-butt rubber monogrip with rosewood inserts. This has now become an option and the new standard is a Hogue textured rubber monogrip with finger grooves. All GP100 revolvers feature a strong triple-locking cylinder, and are available in both blued and stainless steel models, and in both square and round-butt variations.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .38 Special
Alias: .38 Smith & Wesson Special
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:158 grains
MV:755 ft/sec ME:200 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Developed by Smith & Wesson and introduced along with its Military & Police Model revolver in 1902, this was originally a military cartridge intended to replace the unsatisfactory .38 Long Colt then in use by the Army. Colt brought out its own version of the .38 Special in 1909, which differs from the original only in bullet shape, being a flat-point style. The .38 Special is considered one of the best-balanced, all-round handgun cartridges ever designed. It is also one of the most accurate and very widely used for match shooting.

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