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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by BigAl52 » Mon Aug 26, 2024 8:32 pm

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That's encouraging, Al. I think if you get it working, it will be a great gun for you.
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I really like the looks and feel of the gun. I no one thing when it returns it will also go to my gunsmith. I know after the job he’s done on my Smiths that Ruger will be a joy to shoot.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by North Country Gal » Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:26 pm

That's great, Al. You are very lucky to have a good gunsmith that does that kind of work. That's a rare thing, these days.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by Hatchdog » Tue Aug 27, 2024 11:32 am

Reading this post has motivated me BigAl. I recently put a rifle up for trade looking for the original S&W M/63 - 4” or an original 6 shot M/617 or the blue version or either. So far no takers sadly.

Glad you getting issues straightened out and are starting to enjoy your revolvers.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by BigAl52 » Thu Aug 29, 2024 7:15 pm

Got the email today from Ruger. My GP-100 22 is on its way back. According to the packing slip they made adjustments to the pawl and polished the gun. I should have it in my hands on Tuesday. I will post back here again with my thoughts at that time.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by daytime dave » Thu Aug 29, 2024 8:00 pm

Al, I'm sending positive waves your way for a successful repair. Hopefully your good gunsmith can make it a great gun!!!!
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by BigAl52 » Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:02 pm

Update
The Ruger has returned. It does function now like it should and they polished out the scratches. The gun looks new. I also picked up my newly tuned 617 with a fiber optic front sight. The 617 is now functioning like a Smith use to. I cant wait to shoot it. Im gonna get some grips for it and as soon as I do I will post some pics. The Ruger is now at my gunsmith and I look forward to its return as I know it will be nice.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by North Country Gal » Wed Sep 04, 2024 9:21 pm

That's real progress. Can't wait to hear how they both shoot for you.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by Hatchdog » Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:48 am

Fingers crossed for a positive report on the Ruger after your gunsmith works his magic.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by daytime dave » Thu Sep 05, 2024 12:56 pm

I'm looking forward to your thoughts on the Ruger.
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Re: Ruger GP-100 10 shot 22 LR

Post by Hatchdog » Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:39 am

I was in a couple of LGS’s yesterday and I had the chance to compare the GP100 and the M/617 side by side. The GP won on sights, price and weight and the 617 won on trigger. I was just reading a review on the GP trigger and how stiff it is. Yep! Yours should be wonderful after your smith does his magic.

I’m thinking that if I’m able to get a 22lr revolver (DA) I will probably get the Ruger. I don’t think these old eyes can deal with the S&W black on black sights. Of course I can change or alter them (paint) but the firer optic on that Ruger sure is nice.
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