Ruger GP-100 fixed sight

[kalboy]

When Ruger introduced the GP-100 series they made the gun available in a bewildering array of variations. There were a large number of fixed sight models as well as adjustable. Full lug barrels,half lug, 38sp.,357 mag, blue,stainless, there were variations galore. Today Ruger catalogs the gun in 357 only in 5 models 4 and 6 inch in blue and stainless w/adjustable sights and a 3" fixed sight model in SS. There are a couple of limited run models that are distributer exclusives as well. Last weekend at a gunshow I was happy to spot a 4" half lug , fixed sight, stainless gun in 357mag. Even had a nice old Bucheimer holster that is a decade or two older than the gun . Scarfed it up, I love that retro look. The grips aren't original but I'm not complaining

 

[VERT]

Nice find. Let us know how it shoots.

 

[sparkyfender]

That half lug is much more pleasing to the eye than the full.........

Congratulations!

I've picked up a couple of older Bucheimers for revolvers myself, found them cheap on eekBay.

 

[YogiRC51]

Being that I'm a complete novice to revolvers. When you day half or full lug are referring to the cylinder?

 

[84VETTE]

Being that I'm a complete novice to revolvers. When you day half or full lug are referring to the cylinder?

Those terms are referring to the extra metal under the barrel that adds weight to the muzzle.

 

[chef larry]

Those terms are referring to the extra metal under the barrel that adds weight to the muzzle.

Thank you for teaching me a new term for the day, cheated and had to go back to the picture to understand what a half lug is.

 

[kalboy]

That half lug is much more pleasing to the eye than the full.........

Congratulations!

I've picked up a couple of older Bucheimers for revolvers myself, found them cheap on eekBay.

Thanks! I do like the looks of the half lug too, esp. on 4" barrels. As these are grips from an adjustable sight GP I think I'll start looking for a 6" blue gun to put them on. The fixed sight guns came with grips just a bit smaller and rounded at heel and toe. Out of production now, I may try Ebay or Gunbroker. Gonna try a pair of Pachmayr Grippers on as well. IIRC Bucheimer was a big dog in gun leather back in the day. Lotsa police, both military and civilian were issued Bucheimer leather. This is one reason I still go to gun shows. May find something you like if you keep your eyes open.

 

[YogiRC51]

Those terms are referring to the extra metal under the barrel that adds weight to the muzzle.

Thanks.

It is appealing to the eye.