Ruger GP100
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The GP100 is a family/line of double action five- (.44 Special), six- (.357 Magnum, .38 Special, & 10mm Auto), seven- (.357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum), or ten-shot (.22 Long Rifle) revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co., manufactured in the United States. Since its introduction, it has been produced with a number of variations including various barrel lengths and profiles, fixed or adjustable sights, and in blued carbon steel or stainless steel.
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GP100 | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co.[1] |
Produced | 1985–present [1] |
No. built | 734,500[2] |
Variants | See Models |
Specifications | |
Mass | 35–45 oz (990–1,280 g)[3] |
Length | 8–11.5 inches (200–290 mm)[3] |
Barrel length | 2.5 in (64 mm)[3] 3 in (76 mm)[3] 4 in (100 mm)[3] 4.2 in (110 mm)[3] 5 in (130 mm)[4] 6 in (150 mm)[3] |
Cartridge | •10mm Auto •.44 Special |
Action | Double-action revolver |
Effective firing range | 55–110 yards (50–101 m) |
Maximum firing range | +/− 550 yards (500 m) |
Feed system | 5-shot cylinder (.44 Special) 6-shot cylinder (.357 Magnum, .38 Special, & 10mm Auto) 7-shot cylinder (.357 Magnum & .327 Federal Magnum) 10-shot cylinder (.22 Long Rifle)[3] |
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