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When my focus was on 1911 pistols rather than revolvers I found that my best accuracy resulted from using a government size pistol. The sight radius best suited my eyesight.
On the other hand, I seemed to obtain my best revolver accuracy with a 4”. That is until I purchased a 3” Ruger GP100.
In recent times I find that I handle and shoot my 3" GPl00 better than any other sidearm I have ever had. This gun is a treasure. It is sturdy, well balanced, reliable and most accurate. I have even grown to appreciate its innate beauty.
My 3” GP100 does have one characteristic that has allowed me to become a more controlled shooter. Unlike my Smiths or 4” GP100, the 3” has a very definite stop point when the trigger is squeezed and just before the hammer strikes. This has allowed me to refocus and concentrate the front sight aiming point on target before the hammer falls.
I realize that this is fine for target shooting but could have an inverse deadly result for me if I were in a fire fight. Thus, I train using both techniques; a steady one pull trigger squeeze during defensive drills and the stop squeeze and re-squeeze for recreational target practice.
On the other hand, I seemed to obtain my best revolver accuracy with a 4”. That is until I purchased a 3” Ruger GP100.
In recent times I find that I handle and shoot my 3" GPl00 better than any other sidearm I have ever had. This gun is a treasure. It is sturdy, well balanced, reliable and most accurate. I have even grown to appreciate its innate beauty.

My 3” GP100 does have one characteristic that has allowed me to become a more controlled shooter. Unlike my Smiths or 4” GP100, the 3” has a very definite stop point when the trigger is squeezed and just before the hammer strikes. This has allowed me to refocus and concentrate the front sight aiming point on target before the hammer falls.
I realize that this is fine for target shooting but could have an inverse deadly result for me if I were in a fire fight. Thus, I train using both techniques; a steady one pull trigger squeeze during defensive drills and the stop squeeze and re-squeeze for recreational target practice.