Sell Ruger GP 100 to buy G27?

ghostriderftl · May 10, 2009, 10:08 PM

I have a SS 4" Ruger GP100 with a S&W front site on it and a great trigger job that sits in the safe and I don't really plan on using it anytime soon. I want to add another Glock 27 to the collection because I love my Glocks. I just worry if I am doing the right thingby getting rid of it or should I hang on to it. You never know what laws maybe put in place and with ammo, at least I could reload for it. Maybe hunting if I ever got into that.

But like I said I really am not a revolver guy.

What are your thoughts?????

Beentown71 · May 10, 2009, 10:42 PM

Do you collect firearms or do you just like to shoot? If you like to shoot then get something else (since you don't use it now). If you like to have "extras" keep the GP100. Just got myself one and like it alot. Nice to have options

Beentown

bigghoss · May 11, 2009, 03:38 AM

I sure wouldn't, but I kick around the woods a lot and a .357magnum is well suited for most NE Oregon critters

Kreyzhorse · May 11, 2009, 06:34 AM

I wouldn't trade a GP to buy another Glock. Nothing wrong with Glocks mind you, have a Glock 22 myself, however, in my opinion a Glock doesn't compare to that revolver.

Now, if you don't shoot the GP, don't collect guns, and you have a chance to buy a gun that you'll actually use, why not?

ejfalvo · May 11, 2009, 06:43 AM

I have a GP100, sits in the safe next to the XDs. Every time I shoot it I wonder why I dont shoot it more - its a great gun. Its interesting how I started with autos then added revolvers and now am more interested in revolvers - keep it, you might find yourself shooting it more in the future.

NYPD13 · May 11, 2009, 10:49 AM

Rugged Reliable Ruger, keep that 357 workhorse.

johnwilliamson062 · May 11, 2009, 11:27 AM

I have a G26 I like a lot, but I would keep my GP100 over it for sure.
The GP 100 is decent in almost any situation calling for a pistol, the G27 is very good n a limited number of situations(mainly CCW).

NickW · May 11, 2009, 06:06 PM

GP100 Hands down, never know when the trolls are going to attack and you need the little extra!

tblt44 · May 11, 2009, 06:14 PM

Keep the 357, mine is about 20 years old and everyone that shoots it loves it.
I carry it when hunting sometimes

link to mine

http://s520.photobucket.com/albums/w...t=100_0481.jpg

joegator · May 11, 2009, 06:32 PM

I don't have a GP100 but I have a Security-Six. As much as I love my Glocks I wouldn't part with a Ruger wheelgun for another Glock.

Stevie-Ray · May 11, 2009, 06:56 PM

I'd keep that Ruger. I have 2 Glocks and love them both, but I also have a Ruger Redhawk that I'll probably never sell, even though I haven't shot it in ages. I wouldn't mind having a GP100 myself, as I consider it one of the finer handguns as far as .357s go.

MartinR · May 12, 2009, 06:56 AM

EVERY gun owner should have at least one quality .357 double action revolver.

Simple (pull trigger BANG, if no bang, pull trigger again)
Flexible (use mild .38spl for practice, shot shells for snakes/rodents, full power .357 for self-defense)

Sgt.Fathead · May 12, 2009, 11:15 PM

I love Ruger DA wheel guns and have (3) GP models and (6) SPs BUT, Big BUT, if you don't shoot it and have no plans to, sell it by all means and get that Glock you want.

Plenty of people will love to get a nice GP!

Mark Milton · May 14, 2009, 07:23 AM

I don't understand your wanting another Glock if you have one.

I have one and its all the Glock I need.

The only real world advantage a Glock has over a four inch stainless magnum is that it is more lightweight. Thats all.

Unless you plan on shooting it out with a squadron of heavily armed Al Quida terrorists, the magazine capacity is pretty much useless in the real world where most gunfights end after three rounds have been fired by both sides.

You can get into two gunfights a week with your Ruger before you have to reload.

May 10, 2009, 10:08 PM	#1
ghostriderftl Member Join Date: January 8, 2009 Posts: 71	Sell Ruger GP 100 to buy G27? I have a SS 4" Ruger GP100 with a S&W front site on it and a great trigger job that sits in the safe and I don't really plan on using it anytime soon. I want to add another Glock 27 to the collection because I love my Glocks. I just worry if I am doing the right thingby getting rid of it or should I hang on to it. You never know what laws maybe put in place and with ammo, at least I could reload for it. Maybe hunting if I ever got into that. But like I said I really am not a revolver guy. What are your thoughts?????

May 11, 2009, 03:38 AM	#3
bigghoss Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2006 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,664	I sure wouldn't, but I kick around the woods a lot and a .357magnum is well suited for most NE Oregon critters __________________ I don't collect guns, I accumulate them.

May 11, 2009, 06:34 AM	#4
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I wouldn't trade a GP to buy another Glock. Nothing wrong with Glocks mind you, have a Glock 22 myself, however, in my opinion a Glock doesn't compare to that revolver. Now, if you don't shoot the GP, don't collect guns, and you have a chance to buy a gun that you'll actually use, why not? __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

May 11, 2009, 10:49 AM	#6
NYPD13 Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2008 Posts: 370	Rugged Reliable Ruger, keep that 357 workhorse. __________________ "THE CONSTITUTION ONLY GIVES PEOPLE THE RIGHT TO PURSUE HAPPINESS, YOU HAVE TO CATCH IT YOURSELF." ~BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.

May 11, 2009, 06:56 PM	#11
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I'd keep that Ruger. I have 2 Glocks and love them both, but I also have a Ruger Redhawk that I'll probably never sell, even though I haven't shot it in ages. I wouldn't mind having a GP100 myself, as I consider it one of the finer handguns as far as .357s go. __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

May 10, 2009, 10:42 PM	#2
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Do you collect firearms or do you just like to shoot? If you like to shoot then get something else (since you don't use it now). If you like to have "extras" keep the GP100. Just got myself one and like it alot. Nice to have options Beentown

May 11, 2009, 06:43 AM	#5
ejfalvo Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2009 Posts: 279	I have a GP100, sits in the safe next to the XDs. Every time I shoot it I wonder why I dont shoot it more - its a great gun. Its interesting how I started with autos then added revolvers and now am more interested in revolvers - keep it, you might find yourself shooting it more in the future.

May 11, 2009, 11:27 AM	#7
johnwilliamson062 Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 9,995	I have a G26 I like a lot, but I would keep my GP100 over it for sure. The GP 100 is decent in almost any situation calling for a pistol, the G27 is very good n a limited number of situations(mainly CCW).

May 11, 2009, 06:06 PM	#8
NickW Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 242	GP100 Hands down, never know when the trolls are going to attack and you need the little extra!

May 11, 2009, 06:14 PM	#9
tblt44 Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2009 Posts: 164	Keep the 357, mine is about 20 years old and everyone that shoots it loves it. I carry it when hunting sometimes link to mine http://s520.photobucket.com/albums/w...t=100_0481.jpg

May 11, 2009, 06:32 PM	#10
joegator Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 537	I don't have a GP100 but I have a Security-Six. As much as I love my Glocks I wouldn't part with a Ruger wheelgun for another Glock.

May 12, 2009, 06:56 AM	#12
MartinR Senior Member Join Date: March 31, 2005 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 134	EVERY gun owner should have at least one quality .357 double action revolver. Simple (pull trigger BANG, if no bang, pull trigger again) Flexible (use mild .38spl for practice, shot shells for snakes/rodents, full power .357 for self-defense)

May 12, 2009, 11:15 PM	#13
Sgt.Fathead Junior member Join Date: March 3, 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,637	I love Ruger DA wheel guns and have (3) GP models and (6) SPs BUT, Big *BUT, if you* don't shoot it and have no plans to, sell it by all means and get that Glock you want. Plenty of people will love to get a nice GP!

May 14, 2009, 07:23 AM	#14
Mark Milton Junior member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 504	I don't understand your wanting another Glock if you have one. I have one and its all the Glock I need. The only real world advantage a Glock has over a four inch stainless magnum is that it is more lightweight. Thats all. Unless you plan on shooting it out with a squadron of heavily armed Al Quida terrorists, the magazine capacity is pretty much useless in the real world where most gunfights end after three rounds have been fired by both sides. You can get into two gunfights a week with your Ruger before you have to reload.