Ruger FINALLY offers 7-shot .357 GP100

[LittleLebowski]

That Redhawk is beautiful.

[Inkwell 41]

If I hadn’t sold all my 7 shot SL Variants to DB those would interest me. I’m still holding out for a factory copy of Bowen’s GP44.

Agreed on the GP44. It puzzles me why Ruger won't update Redhawk.

[OlongJohnson]

You guys know S&W makes the 686 7 shot? The 686 doesn't cost a lot more than the Ruger. Why go second class?

Recent production of both has similar problems, based on my inspections. GP is regarded as more durable than L frame, and there’s no hole on the side where the soul leaks out. Buy the one that has your desired features and that you can inspect in person to decide whether the defects on that specific unit are things you’re able / willing to pay to have corrected.

[BehindBlueI's]

You guys know S&W makes the 686 7 shot? The 686 doesn't cost a lot more than the Ruger. Why go second class?

Do they make one without a Hillary hole?

[Willard]

Do they make one without a Hillary hole?

Ay, there’s the rub. No. Making it a non-starter for many, myself included. Actually, I guess I should be glad they persist in this. I can't imagine how many S&W revolvers I'd have lying around if they went to no locks beyond the 442/642/etc line. At the same time, I am amazed that S&W's business model allows them to survive. As I see it,they insist on offering a product that their customers don't want because it is what the corporation prefers to offer. As the expression goes, "you couldn't make it up." But they are still in business so I guess it works.

[john c]

Recent production of both has similar problems, based on my inspections. GP is regarded as more durable than L frame, and there’s no hole on the side where the soul leaks out. Buy the one that has your desired features and that you can inspect in person to decide whether the defects on that specific unit are things you’re able / willing to pay to have corrected.

Olong;

What problems are you observing in the 686 and GP? I appreciate your input, and I'm not up on the current quality of either brands' revolvers.

[Totem Polar]

No lock and I like the Lett grips better. And I don't consider them "second class".

There it is.

That 2.5" (with Letts) is on the list. And, holy chicken molle, a WC 2.5" 7-shot in blue with a brass bread would pretty much do it. Epic.

[Hizzie]

You guys know S&W makes the 686 7 shot? The 686 doesn't cost a lot more than the Ruger. Why go second class?

Rocking a set of Lett or Hogue grips the GP balances better and handles recoil waaay better than a comparable L Frame. My initial outing with the Wiley Clapp was 200 rounds of Federal 357B in just 45 minutes. It was downright fun. There was no pain and no next day soreness. GP>L

[mtnbkr]

You should get a bunch. Say the extras are for when they get discontinued and they become collectible. But really, you're just going to keep them.

The 5.5" ones are collectable? I have a blued 5.5". It's my launch platform for 310gr solids.

Chris

[Bigghoss]

The 5.5" ones are collectable? I have a blued 5.5". It's my launch platform for 310gr solids.

Chris

Nope.

Say the extras are for when they get discontinued and they become collectible.

That's just what you say to justify getting a bunch. I was making a joke because it seems like every time Ruger discontinues a revolver the fanbois want nothing more than to get one. Not that they will get discontinued. I imagine the 7-shot will be in the catalog for a long long time.