Ruger GP100 1702 Complete Specs and Full Gun Specifications

Easy to shoot even the big bad 357mag. I have been warned of. The recoil was very manageable. I had very good control first time I fired it. I have"t a critical word to say, it"s really enjoyable to shoot.

I have the 7 inch barrel in stainless. Easy to shoot and clean. Very accurate. A bit on the heavy side. But, that helps with the recoil from the magnum rounds.

I have put approx 1500 rounds through this revolver without any issues. It is very accurate in single action. The double action pull is a bit heavy. Recoil with 650lb+ of muzzle energy 357 mag is reasonable. 38+P is mild and the regular 38 special feels l

I'm an averaged-size guy: about 190 pounds on 5' 9" frame--this gun fits me perfectly (I've the 6" blued .357 version). I find this gun controllable with medium Hornady 125 and 158 grain self-defense .357 magnum loads (have not fired hot Buffalo Bore or C

Good value for a large revolver. The stock grip is ugly as sin but does a good job accepting recoil. Buy some aftermarket grips and the whole look of the gun will change. It's heavy, but it's supposed to be. Full 357 loads are a joy to shoot and 38's hard

Ruger Tough!

This GP 100 seems like a real brute! I suppose you could break it but you would have to work hard at it.

Blue GP100 4.2 inch barrel - solid. Love the blue finish on this model. Stock grip does soak up the recoil. Grips easy to change to smaller for carry or wood for a different look. Lock-up is tight, trigger DA is smooth on this example.