Although not the oldest firearms company in the United States, Sturm, Ruger & Co. nonetheless enjoys a reputation for high-quality firearms. The company, more commonly known simply as Ruger, makes a wide array of firearms including single-shot rifles, semi-automatic pistols, and shotguns, though their revolvers are of particular note.
One of Ruger’s revolvers that is worth taking a closer look at? The Ruger GP100.
Ruger’s GP100 made its debut with the company in the mid-1980s as a newer and updated addition to Ruger’s revolver lineup. The GP100 is a sturdy, robust revolver, most of which are made of brushed satin or blued stainless steel.
While most of Ruger’s GP100s are chambered in the venerable .357 Magnum cartridge, there are several revolver variants in the GP100 lineup chambered in .44 Special as well as 10mm Auto, allowing for some diversity in terms of chambering. While most of the GP100 lineup features fluted cylinders, there are also several standard, unfluted cylinder options available.
