Ruger GP100 357 Magnum Revolvers

Power, reliability, durability and close-range intimidation are all factors in the Ruger GP 100 revolvers. The .357 Magnum cartridge is the stuff of legend with stopping power unparalleled in smaller sizes cartridge.

Ruger brings their considerable reputation as one of the world’s greatest gun manufacturers with the GP 100. The GP 100 is also available in .22 Long Rifle, 10 mm and .44 Magnum, but the .357 is the most popular with its unique combination of firepower in a controlled, hefty revolver.

This classic design is available in six or seven shot models, with grips designed to control the strong recoil of the .357 cartridge. The revolver is solidly designed, has good heft and it’s this heft that aids in controlling the power of the .357.

Some models are small enough to use for concealed carry. Others have ample barrel length, offering much better accuracy than a rival snub-nosed style concealed carry revolver could. This is an excellent choice for personal protection.

Easy the hand and easy on the budget is how the Ruger GP100 is often referred. The 36-ounce revolver has a solid feel in your hand. It has solid steel sidewalls, devoid of side-plates and increased steel frame width in critical locations. The cylinder is triple locked in place at the front, rear and bottom for precision alignment and dependable operation. This durable feature keeps this high-powered handgun viable for decades.

Disassembling this revolver is a breeze. No special tools are required to do routine maintenance and cleaning. It is rugged, durable, reliable and dependable. With a three-inch barrel and an overall length of just 8.5-inches it is smaller footprint revolver.

The ample 36-ounce weight provides a solid platform to fire the .357 Magnum cartridge. A stainless steel finish keeps the gun vibrant through many thousands of rounds, and the Hogue Monogrip grips gives you solid control even in cold or wet conditions.

• 3-inch six-shot – Stainless steel with Hogue Monogrips. This revolver walks the line between compact and concealed carry.
• 4.2-inch six shot – A solid two-and-a-half pounds with an overall length of 9.5 inches. Ramp front and adjustable rear sights augment this quality revolver.
• 6-inch six shot – Powerful, accurate thanks to the longer barrel and packing a little more energy thanks to that same barrel than shorter models. At 45-ounces and 11.5 inches, this is an impressive handgun.
• 4.2-inch seven shot – Did you fire six or only five, well, maybe it was seven this this seven-shot beauty. The same specs as the 4.2-inch six shot, with one more round. Available in stainless or blued steel.
• 5-inch six shot – With a look reminiscent of 1950s police dramas, this classic blued steel revolver has smooth walnut grips in a nice 10.38-inch size.
• 2.5-inch six shot - Ruger’s version of the snub-nosed revolver. Just eight-inches long overall, this packs a punch at just 36 ounces.