10mm GP100

jimbobborg · Jan 26, 2017

I have come to the conclusion that buying a new Ruger GP100 ($601) and having it converted to 10mm ($650) would cost me several hundred dollars less than purchasing a used S&W 610 ($1500+). The plus side is I'll have a stronger, smaller new revolver that I find is pretty easy to shoot, since the 610 is built on an N-Frame. The minus side is the double-action trigger on the GP100 is not noted for being smooth, whereas the 610 I used to own had a glass smooth DA trigger. I could purchase a used GP100 for about $100 less than new. Still debating new versus used, but I'm going to do this this year.

StantonCree · Jan 26, 2017

I will hunt you down if you don't invite me to shoot that once it's completed

protegeV · Jan 26, 2017

610s really go for that much?

Damn, I wish I knew more about wheel guns. There was one listed locally for $800 a few weeks ago and sold quickly...

jimbobborg · Jan 26, 2017

protegeV said:
610s really go for that much?

Damn, I wish I knew more about wheel guns. There was one listed locally for $800 a few weeks ago and sold quickly...

I missed a similar deal in December. I'm looking for the 6" barreled GP100 so I can hunt with it in certain states. Virginia isn't as fussy about it as it used to be.

ken792 · Jan 26, 2017

protegeV said:
610s really go for that much?

Damn, I wish I knew more about wheel guns. There was one listed locally for $800 a few weeks ago and sold quickly...

Yeah, there was one in VA for $800 a few months ago and I wish I had made the drive to go get it.

Xshot · Jan 26, 2017

The trigger on my GP is as smooth as can be. In fact, one of the best triggers on a gun I've shot probably.

Bisleyfan44 · Jan 27, 2017

I think you'll be happy with the GPs trigger. They're pretty decent. Like your train of thought because I'm thinking of having a Blackhawk converted to 10mm. Who are you looking at using for the conversion? Been looking at Clements myself.

http://clementscustomguns.com/rugerrevolvers.html

Here as it applies to the GP100

http://clementscustomguns.com/gp100.html

jimbobborg · Jan 27, 2017

I'm sending it to Clements. I might send my Taurus 405 to him, too, if he'll work on it.

Ranger Tom · Jan 27, 2017

jimbobborg said:
I have come to the conclusion that buying a new Ruger GP100 ($601) and having it converted to 10mm ($650) would cost me several hundred dollars less than purchasing a used S&W 610 ($1500+). The plus side is I'll have a stronger, smaller new revolver that I find is pretty easy to shoot, since the 610 is built on an N-Frame. The minus side is the double-action trigger on the GP100 is not noted for being smooth, whereas the 610 I used to own had a glass smooth DA trigger. I could purchase a used GP100 for about $100 less than new. Still debating new versus used, but I'm going to do this this year.

Obviously you haven't shot a GP. But if you're investing $650 to convert one to 10mm, you may as well spend a little more to have some trigger work done.

jimbobborg · Jan 27, 2017

Ranger Tom said:
Obviously you haven't shot a GP. But if you're investing $650 to convert one to 10mm, you may as well spend a little more to have some trigger work done.

I used to own a GP100, and shot a couple of IDPA matches with it. It was a first year production gun. The trigger was fine, just not as good as a S&W or Colt.

retrorichard · Jan 28, 2017

I had the smith at engage go through the trigger on my gp100. Trigger and hammer shims, springs, and a light fluff and the trigger is as good as my sweet 686.

tomrkba · Jan 28, 2017

jimbobborg said:
I have come to the conclusion that buying a new Ruger GP100 ($601) and having it converted to 10mm ($650) would cost me several hundred dollars less than purchasing a used S&W 610 ($1500+). The plus side is I'll have a stronger, smaller new revolver that I find is pretty easy to shoot, since the 610 is built on an N-Frame. The minus side is the double-action trigger on the GP100 is not noted for being smooth, whereas the 610 I used to own had a glass smooth DA trigger. I could purchase a used GP100 for about $100 less than new. Still debating new versus used, but I'm going to do this this year.

A good gunsmith can make it smooth.

tomrkba · Jan 28, 2017

The whole project sounds amazing. Please post a thorough shooting review when it is complete!

Sharadeth · Jan 28, 2017

jimbobborg said:
I have come to the conclusion that buying a new Ruger GP100 ($601) and having it converted to 10mm ($650) would cost me several hundred dollars less than purchasing a used S&W 610 ($1500+). The plus side is I'll have a stronger, smaller new revolver that I find is pretty easy to shoot, since the 610 is built on an N-Frame. The minus side is the double-action trigger on the GP100 is not noted for being smooth, whereas the 610 I used to own had a glass smooth DA trigger. I could purchase a used GP100 for about $100 less than new. Still debating new versus used, but I'm going to do this this year.

I love my Smith's but I'll leave you with the words of wisdom that a friend left me. You can make a Ruger as smooth as a Smith, but you can't make a Smith as overbuilt as a Ruger.

If my GP100's are any indication, you can get them smoother than an unassuming ice patch

inkd · Jan 28, 2017

jimbobborg said:
I'm sending it to Clements. I might send my Taurus 405 to him, too, if he'll work on it.

I was going to send my GP-100 in for the .40cal conversion but never did. I just saw on his website that he has a wait time of 8-12 months for work. :shocking:

Biggfoot44 · Jan 29, 2017

To split semantics -

It is not physically possible to make a GP-100 as smooth as it is possible to make an S&W .

It IS possible to make a GP-100 plenty darn smooth, and suitable for any usage.

Bisleyfan44 · Jan 29, 2017

inkd said:
I just saw on his website that he has a wait time of 8-12 months for work.

All the best smiths have a several month if not several year wait for this kind of work. Call John Linebaugh and ask what the wait would be for him to chamber his 475 or 500 on your Blackhawk. Patience is a virtue here.

Boneuphtoner · Jan 31, 2017

Big GP100 fan here. I got my first one in May of last year, and I now have 4 of them, including one in 22lr. Last December I bought a S&W 627 8 shot 357, and I have since sold it. Why? A combination of the trigger and the fact that I can get an 8 shot Redhawk. This S&W and all of the ones I've tried in stores had faster triggers than my Rugers...I can see why this is the gun of choice in the competition world. But I like being able to stage accurate double action shots and it seemed very difficult with the S&W. Out of the 3 357 GP100s I have, one of them is the Match Champion, and one of my standard GP100s has a trigger as nice as that. I've heard the Match Champion series has raised the quality of the GP100 triggers across the board, and in my limited experience, I have to agree.

Mtwoodson · Jan 31, 2017

With a little work, a GP-100 can have a dandy trigger. I've had them with triggers as good as the S&W PC triggers.
And Clements is the way to roll. He builds a very nice 10MM GP-100. I've been looking and thinking about that for a while.

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