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I was doing some chrono testing on a couple revolvers including a Ruger SP101 3". It measured great velocity up to 1361 with some Hornady loads, and on average about 70-100 FPS below a 4.2" GP100. Mechanical accuracy it will shoot a clover out of a rest, extremely impressive. Afterwards for...

Hello friends, I'm new to the forum and had a question for the Ruger experts on here. I just picked up a used basically new GP100 recently and was cycling the action, making sure it was functioning properly. I noticed that very occasionally when I close the cylinder, it will get about 99%...

I just picked up my first handgun this Monday, a silver Ruger Wrangler and I'm loving it, but I'd like to get a spare cylinder and can't seem to find them being sold anywhere. I've found plenty of reasonably priced single six cylinders but I've heard some say it will work and others say it...

Hi everyone, I just acquired a Police Service Six, the gun appears to be in great shape , however I noticed the the cylinder will rotate to the right when closed, the locking bolt seems to be functioning properly but obviously something is amiss. I appreciate any advise!

Hello everyone! My cylinder seized up recently on my .44 mag Redhawk. It turns but very roughly, and the cylinder will no longer shut. I went to disassemble it to give it a good cleaning, the revolver is only about 6 years old. I have removed the cylinder arm and crane assembly from the main...

Hi all from Downunder, Love my new Wrangler and have the single action bug now. Just curious to see how other Wranglers are holding up wear wise compared to mine. I've fired about 600rnds through mine so far in a couple of sessions and have noticed the cerekote is gone and the frame is...

@Iowegan (Since Iowegan seems to be quite an expert on the topic of GP100 and S&W endshake, I'm hoping I can tempt him to answer this question): Background: About a month ago, I purchased a brand new GP100 Match Champion chambered in 10mm. The revolver required an immediate trip back to the...

I have a few questions regarding a "find" after my mother in law passed away. We have found an original box, instructions and parts list, and what appears to be an unused cylinder, for a 1973 Ruger "new model" single-six. The manual is in perfect condition, and the box is in good condition...