Thinking about springing for a nice blued gp100 5" in 44spl. Thoughts? I've never owned a ruger revolver and this one is priced decent. Definitely will reload for this one.
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Thinking about springing for a nice blued gp100 5" in 44spl. Thoughts? I've never owned a ruger revolver and this one is priced decent. Definitely will reload for this one.
I own the Ruger GP100 in 357 mag and love it. It is a tank. I have shot some of the hottest loads through it with no issues.
Load as much as possible and shoot as much as possible.
I’ve also got a gp100 in 357magnum. It has been a great gun.
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I thought about buying the 44 Spl. Then decided not to when the wife told me that she would whack me with it if I did. I read quite a bit and watched a lot of videos on it. Looks like it is just as well built as the 357.
Load as much as possible and shoot as much as possible.
44spl is a fun round to load for sure.
If it were me, I would do a 44mag, or the 357mag, as you can shoot the lighter calibers in both (38spl in 357, 44spl in 44mag) and still have Magnum capabilities if wanted
Just my .02c
Can you shoot the 44 russian and the 44 colt in the special?
Good question. May have to google that one. I have never looked into it, but I would think those are basically the same caliber. Not much to gain
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Humm. Just seen CDNN has it new for $499
https://www.cdnnsports.com/rugerr-gp...l#.W8DL6YIpDqA
Not a bad deal, just not a great caliber for more than target shooting with what I call light loads.Quote:
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Still a fun caliber to own and shoot once and awhile too.
I sold all mine, and just went 44 mag
If I were doing the .44spl blued I’d make it this one: http://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail.aspx?itemno=RUGP4451. MSRP’s are higher than what they are selling for honestly online in places like Gunbroker.
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I like the full lug. I almost bought the Talo 3in from a friend.
44 Russian yes 44 Colt no. I have 2 44 Russian revolvels and sometimes when I get lazy I shoot 44 Russian, 44 spl from my Ruger super Blackhawk.. I love the 44 Russian. I have an Open Top and a S&W #3.Quote:
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Get it! Then get the GP100 in 357 and 44 mag. The 44 spl is a terrific cartridge. I have a S&W model 24 and 2 Colt SAA 5 1/2" in 44 spl. Fun cartridge to shoot.Quote:
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You can shoot Russian in a Special. Using traditional loading velocity you can actually match the Special in the Russian case, while using less powder.
I had the 3 inch GP100 in 44 Special but had to sell it recently. I regret it, but I knew I would. Sometimes life smacks you.
Having said all that, I kept my Bisley Flattop in 44 Spcl.
On the 357 vs 44 Special statements. A 44 Special can do anything a 357 magnum can do, and do it with less muzzle blast. I don’t think many people realize that. Not to say I’m anti-357. I keep one of my various 357 handy almost all the time. When I had to weigh what to get rid of my GP100 Magnum won out over the Special because 1. One more round. 2. I have about 8,000 .357 bullets. 3. My Special went for more than my Magnum could draw. The carrridges don’t have to compete, but when they do it’s pretty much a wash.
Edited in: I posted without ever noticing the second page of replies. Maybe it’s time for a nap. Lol
You can shoot the 44 Russian.Quote:
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I love my 44 SPC GP100.
I and everyone that shoots my .44 Special LOVES it! I am not even joking. I have the SS GP100 w 3” barrel. Absolutely no recoil. I saw the CDNN sale but Broke broke the news before me above. I shoot a 200gr Rimrock cast in mine. It is really accurate. My buddies that I shoot with don’t believe someone that gets shot w a Special or a Magnum will be able to tell.
Well it's supposed to be here tomorrow. I guess it's time to find some components to load for it
Nice!! it will be a fun one for sure!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Brokeasajoke
Wes sage I seen your out of brass. Do you have any smaller quantities laying around?
How many do you need? I might be able to spare a few if Wes can’t figure something out for you.Quote:
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Message me on Wednesday and I can have a look in the shop buddy!!Quote:
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Thanks guys. 10-15-20 or whatever, dosent have to be an even or certain quantity . Got some trail boss coming in a day or two.
Did you find some 44 Spc Brass? I have some I can give you if you need some to get started loading for it.Quote:
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