[Hole maker]

I understood GP100 grip metal was a stub, now I hear different, meaning the metal hand grip went all the why down from the frame? fill me in please, I would like to buy one, but not with a stub, Ron.

 

[Wheelguns]

They are a stub. It is actually a better design. The grip choices are endless.

 

[True Grit]

 

[zebraranger]

Dont let the length of the grip stud deter you from owning a great revolver. If you have doubts, go shoot one and the doubts will go away. Its a good solid design and has worked on my 6" for 20 years, and there are a lot of grip options on the market for it too. Over the years I've tried a couple of different grips, but I always liked the original Lett grips with the wood inserts. I just ended up changing out the original wood inserts to some thicker stag inserts to fit my beefy hands better.

 

[rmichael63]

As @Wheelguns said, grip choices are endless. Jump in head first, the waters fine.

 

[Jack Ruger]

As @Wheelguns said, grip choices are endless. Jump in head first, the waters fine.

Copy that.

 

[Corndog]

Get a security six or other older gun it you don’t like the peg. The peg is better for softening recoil.

 

[Hole maker]

Get a security six or other older gun it you don’t like the peg. The peg is better for softening recoil.

I have a Security Six 4" stainless centennial model but want a GP so as not to wear out the SS because Ruger no longer services them, I read / heard the GP 100 did not balance in the hand as well, aahh what the heck it,s only money

 

[potmetal]

The old Dan Wesson revolvers used a similar grip. It worked pretty well for them. I owned a couple of them back when you could get good used Wessons at reasonable prices. I miss those days.

 

[SteveS]

I have 5 GPs and love shooting them. They are built like tanks and will shoot ammo that is not suggested for other brands. I also have several Dan Wessons, both small and large frame, that also have the "stub" hand grip and they are very strong and accurate shooters as well. Buy a GP, find some grips that fit you, and enjoy shooting it. I use Houge and Altamont grips on mine.
Steve.

 

[wproct]

"Balance" is a subjective word. The peg on a GP100 removes a little weight from the rear of the revolver and tends to make it feel a little more forward heavy which for me is a good thing, but to others maybe not.

 

[SixToEight]

They are a stub. It is actually a better design. The grip choices are endless.

In theory, yes, but it still seems like revolvers with traditional grip frames (especially those compatible with S&W frames) have a wider array of aftermarket grips and styles available. There aren't too many variations of grip shapes available for the GP100 (I still can't find anyone making a classic looking wood grip with checkering and medallions), but it's not all bad given that the Ruger compact and standard panel insert grips are pretty fantastic.

 

[Rover]

The balance is affected in part by the style of barrel, i.e., full length barrel underlug vs. partial underlug. Ruger offers models in both configurations.

 

[bearcatter]

If you want some room to modify the grips, Hogue has solid nylon versions of their rubberized grips. You can sand and file them like wood, they just won't polish. You get a wood-like feel and kick when shooting. Not as comfortable as the rubber style.

I have them on my .22 SP101, and like them with no changes.

I'd still prefer a traditional frame and grips, but the stub is good.

 

[svahadean]

... I read / heard the GP 100 did not balance in the hand as well ....

Wrong. And, you'll find out when you get one.

Good luck - keep shooting.

 

[BigPapa53]

I still can't find anyone making a classic looking wood grip with checkering and medallions

You mean like this? First hit on a Google search for “GP100 grips”…

https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/gp100/

 

[pasound]

I have two GP100's with the "studs". Lots of aftermarket grips available for them. I have a CT laser on my 357, Hogues on my 44.

 

[Rover]

"traditonal" wood grips can be had from Altamont, Eagle and Herrett's and the latter will even make them to fit your hand size. I have no doubt that there are other makers, also if one searches.

 

[SixToEight]

You mean like this? First hit on a Google search for “GP100 grips”…

https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/gp100/

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Those are a good start, but I have a personal distaste for Altamont grips. They're much too thin, and their laminate "wood" often appears too plasticky looking for my taste. I'm still looking for a grip like that, but a little shorter so that it would look proportionate on a 3" GP100.

"traditonal" wood grips can be had from Altamont, Eagle and Herrett's and the latter will even make them to fit your hand size. I have no doubt that there are other makers, also if one searches.

The Eagles available look nice, though they don't seem to have any options for medallions. I've heard that you have to send the actual gun into Herrett's for fitting, but I haven't gotten in touch with them recently. I also don't see any mention of the GP100 on their site, but that might just be because their site isn't comprehensive when it comes to their available products.

Is there anyone that makes a similar looking target-style grip, but shorter? Something that I can still get three fingers on but that takes the shape of a boot grip, ideally with no finger grooves?

 

[BigPapa53]

Oh, I thought we were looking for a “classic looking wood grip with checkering and medallions”, but I see now we’re dealing with Goldilocks.

If you want medallions, what would you like them to be? If you want Ruger medallions, you’ll have to find someone licensed by Ruger. Otherwise, you’ll need to get the medallions you want and put them on the grips yourself.