If you scan magazines and the Internet about the 10mm Auto cartridge and its place in firearms history, you’ll inevitably see references to Jeff Cooper’s role in developing the round as well as the iconic Bren Ten, which was featured in “Miami Vice.” You’ll also see copious mentions of the 1986 FBI shootout in Miami and how that led to the bureau briefly adopting the cartridge for its service pistol. smith vs ruger. Ruger GP100 357 Magnum. I have read the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy, and I hereby agree to those terms. It’s well executed, with no rough edges or gross tool marks. 80. Mostly composed of stainless steel, the 4-inch-barreled 610, with its full underlug and round-butt profile, tipped the scales at a hefty 42.6 ounces unloaded, while the 6.5-inch-barreled version weighs in at a hair over 50 ounces. The GP100 in all its incarnations will outlast you, your grandkids and their grandkids. During the Ruger GP100 10mm Match Champion review, I discovered where the gun shines – as a competition gun. I chose five different 10mm loads and one .40 S&W load for this test, with bullet weights ranging from 122 to 230 grains. The thick, monolithic frame precludes the need for a sideplate, and the gun is highly regarded for its strength. FS or TD-Ruger GP100 Match Champion 10MM Discussion in 'F/S Firearms & ammo' started by Longhunter1750, Nov 17, 2020. It’s an excellent balance between heat absorption and weight. It’s worth noting that the GP100 has consistently been a top-10 selling revolver over the years and peaked at number 1 in 2018 among all revolvers. It’s located just behind the cylinder release, and two matching keys are included. The gun is the optimized version of the company’s popular double-action line. It’s also fairly easy to carry and conceal while still boasting a hell-for-stout build quality. The difference is price, but its worth the difference you pay. Lipsey’s added a fourth walnut gripped, blue Ruger GP100 in September of 2018. Ruger GP100 vs S&W 686. The GP100, being on par with the 686 and arguably superior to the Model 64, outclasses any DA .357 revolver Smith, Colt Taurus or any other mainstream manufacturer currently makes in terms of frame strength. There’s a dedicated and vocal group of shooters running loose in the wild that enjoy rocking the powerful semi-auto cartridge through old-school six-shooters. Each delivers impressive accuracy and superb reliability while offering best-in-class quality. The HST load averaged 1,119 fps from the two revolvers, giving it a slight edge in velocity and energy over the Gold Dot’s 1,038-fps average. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. The S&W 610 offered a very smooth but heavy trigger pull. The Match Champion sports a Novak low-profile triangular rear sight and a green fiber-optic front sight — a solid balance between speed and precision. Ruger Blackhawk vs. GP100 reliability. With the Match Champion Ruger dressed to the nines, in terms of features, does it finally dethrone Smith & Wesson as the king of revolvers? The Speer Gold Dot boasts the company’s Uni-Cor bonding process, which prevents jacket-core separation. In other words, the gun’s heavy barrel will eep groups more consistent during repeated firing, since it takes longer to heat up. The outer finish on all Ruger guns is somewhat rough, but very functional. At this time, Double Tap Ammunition is the only source to my knowledge of factory 10mm Magnum ammo, and the load I had available uses a 135 grain Jacketed Hollowpoint (JHP) bullet. Because of the medium frame size, I was a little surprised when I saw the six chambers in the cylinder. Lock-up is tight, trigger DA is smooth on this example. Grab your copy at OutdoorGroupStore.com. This big bore 10MM fit perfectly in a lineup that also includes the 327 Federal Magnum, 357 Magnum, and 44 Special. What certainly catches your eye: that big, unfluted cylinder. Geordie Pickard. People have regarded Ruger’s double-action revolvers as a “working-man’s gun.” They are affordable and indestructible, but not always as pretty or polished as their Colt or Smith & Wesson counterparts. While the Smith & Wesson Model 610 and Ruger GP100 Match Champion are similar, they’re quite different 10mm revolvers. Certainly every edge of the GP100 is chamfered, but not quite to the same degree as Smith’s revolvers. 7 years ago. Taking two of the more popular brands in the market, we put the S&W Model 610 and Ruger GP100 Match Champion in a 10mm revolver battle. (Photo by Jim Grant). Stock grip does soak up the recoil. (Photo by Jim Grant). In both cases the gun’s heavy contour barrel and all-steel construction aided in recoil absorption, taming the otherwise painfully stout 180-grain hardcast planet-slayers. I’ve always heard great things about old Colt revolvers, and let’s just say this gun made me think twice about my stance on revolvers. 100 The GP100 Match Champion follows last fall’s release of the Super Redhawk in 10mm. Despite appearances, the top strap’s strength isn’t compromised. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. Aug 17, 2020, Stay in the know with the Personal Defense World newsletter, ATF Releases Notice on the Pistol Stabilizing Brace, Opens Door for SBRs, Cheaper Than Dirt Under Fire For Alleged Price Gouging, WATCH: Miami Concealed Carrier Charged After Shooting Attacker, Biden Calls Guns a ‘National Health Crisis’ — Here’s Why He’s Wrong, Gun News, Gun Reviews, and Self Defense Tips, You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our. According to Speer, the process applies it one molecule at a time. The S&W is larger and heavier, making it more suitable for outdoor carry and a better choice for higher-pressure loads. I ordered some Ranch Products clips and they work great for 10mm or 40. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), WATCH: The NAA Pug in .22 Mag Packs 5 Shots Into a 1-Inch Barrel, Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 Pistol Makes Its Triumphant Return, Davidson’s Unveils New Engraved Colt Python Revolver in .357 Magnum, EAA Girsan MC9 Optic: Standard, Match Models for Defense or Sport, Howard Leight Consistently Has the Best Range Eyes and Ears, Versacarry Concealed Carry Purse Line Provides Discrete Option, Complete Your Next Build With Phoenix Weaponry Small Parts, Primary Arms SLx 1X Prism: Optic Adds Green ACSS Cyclops Reticle, REPORT: Police Failed to Help Florida Man During Attempted Break-in, REPORT: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Expected to Carry at Capitol, PepperBall Mobile Launcher Provides Hand-Held Self-Defense Package, WATCH: Anti-Gun Santa Breaks Little Boy’s Heart Over Nerf Gun, Colt Python 357: Comparing the New Revolver With the Pistol From 1975, Sights: Fiber-optic front, adjustable rear. The GP100 Match Champion ships with stippled wooden Hogue grips, absent any form of finger-groove. Gun Review: Going the Distance with the Kimber Rapide Black Ice 10mm. The Ruger GP100 3″ weighs in at 36 oz., and is 8.5″ long. Despite the 10mm’s reputation for power, the Ruger GP100 Match Champion is all about speed. I have since learned it was most likely caused by cheap ammo. If you’re willing to spend a little money and order some .40 S&W moonclips from TK Custom, you can run .40 in the gun. This new GP proudly wears its name. Get Guns.com offers and news, Need [email protected] (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 ©2019 Guns.com. I’m sure some of you are frowning because you love your finger-groove grips, but these are ill-suited for shooting a revolver quickly. (Photo by Jim Grant). Let me tell you, that is a blast. The Ruger GP100 is the epitome of the classic cop style revolver of yesteryear. Smith & Wesson Model 52: A Quick Look at the Forgotten .38 Special Pistol. The Speer Gold Dot boasts the company’s Uni-Cor bonding process, which prevents jacket-core separation. And it’s now available in the hard-hitting 10MM semi-auto round. The Ruger GP-100 Match Champion, in .357 Magnum. If you ever get into the content business, whether it’s online, in print, or in TV, you’ll realize something very quickly: one of the easiest ways to generate material is to look at new products. The gun that is at the center of this review is the Match Champion version which Ruger offers in either.357 Magnum or 10mm Auto. Is that True? The Ruger GP100 comes equipped with a 4.2 inch, slab-sided bull barrel. Blue GP100 4.2 inch barrel - solid. Despite the 10mm’s reputation for power, the Ruger GP100 Match Champion is all about speed. Overall, the chunky revolver exhibited all of the customary quality I’ve come to expect from Smith & Wesson’s products. Ruger’s GP100 in 10mm auto could legitimately fall into all three categories, but probably skews toward the latter for most people. Ruger’s GP-100 revolver is a beefy magnum pistol that brings some unique capabilities to the table. The black blade on the 610 proved more difficult to pick up and sometimes disappeared on the target. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. I contacted Michael Smith, a Ruger engineering project leader familiar with the design, who admitted that he shared my concerns, initially. With a non-concentric crown, rounds will fly off target from the muzzle, eventually making it impossible to zero the firearm. In the S&W, Sig’s 180-grain FMJs felt like +P .38 Specials fired from a Model 686. Grips easy to change to smaller for carry or wood for a different look. For this reason, Ruger does not recommend the use of 40 S&W ammunition in this revolver.” But again, I’m hijacking your thread. These blued Blackhawks featured 6.5” barrels and now command big premiums on the used market. All Rights Reserved, Is the Ruger GP100 Match Champion better than a Smith & Wesson? Most noticeable is the attractive, one-piece grip. The Ruger GP100 comes equipped with a 4.2 inch, slab-sided bull barrel. In response to those fanatics—er, um, I mean fans—Smith & Wesson and Ruger recently introduced wheelguns that should satisfy even the most hardcore of aficionados. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. That said, I did enjoy shooting both guns once I got to the range. Despite being three ounces lighter than the SR1911 (37 ounces vs. 40 ounces) recoil in the 10mm GP100 is much tamer. Conversely, the Ruger is sleek and responsive with its tuned action, high-visibility sights and smaller profile, so it’s ideal for match use and even concealed carry. The hand-filling rubber grip is extremely comfortable, though it adds some bulk, and it will hold up to the elements and cold weather quite nicely. The new 200-grain HST load was designed for optimum penetration and expansion without plugging up while passing through intermediate barriers. the smith is usually lighter, better finish, easier to clean, but more expensive. For purposes of clarity, I consent to Athlon's collection, storage, processing, and transfer of my Personal Data and Non-Personal Data (as defined in the Privacy Policy) for the purpose of signing up for the email newsletter. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Glock Novice Member. Originally built for the .357 Magnum, the GP100 incorporates a medium-sized stainless steel frame and barrel that are relatively light, with the entire gun coming in at 37 ounces. This Match champion is king of Ruger’s DA six-guns and like any royalty, needs a crown. Both the SP101 and the GP100 are great handheld revolvers with small size for concealed carrying purpose to protect yourself. Users who manage to damage their Ruger frames should count their lucky stars, the kind of abuse required to cause a catastrophic failure on a GP100 is enough to cause fragmentation on their competitor’s designs. I bought one of the CDNN Ruger GP100 10mm MC and it's a great shooter. As you would expect, the larger mass of the S&W definitely tamed the recoil much better than the Ruger. The engineers assured me that the Match Champion differs from standard GP100s internally and that Ruger polishes every bearing surface to provide the shooter with a much more pleasant trigger-pull. The Match Champion is superior in nearly all regards to Smith & Wesson revolvers in the same price point, save for appearance. In the meantime I will refrain from shooting .40 S&W in the 10mm GP100 and be content with using standard 10mm ammo, most of which is loaded near .40 S&W levels anyhow. This is due to the revolver’s triple-locking system, where the cylinder is locked at the front, rear and bottom. The N-Frame even absorbed the recoil from the stiffer defensive loads. These guns aren’t mantelpieces, they’re over-built tools. On the other hand, when I stepped up to the 220-grain hard-cast rounds from Buffalo Bore, I definitely appreciated the 610’s extra-comfy synthetic grip. Hey, who am I to judge? Although at hundreds less, this may not be important to you. Range time with my GP100. I have been carrying a Kimber M1911 concealed for about 25 years. The offering is another quality product from CCI, who already create some of the best .22 LR ammo around. The king of GP100’s has a beautiful crown. This gun is an all-day-shooter with anything you care to load into it. I’m not sure how that works, but that guy must be getting a lot of overtime! One of the gun magazines back in the 1980's did a pretty thorough side by side comparison between the 686 and Python. That’s not to say that shooting most of the 10mm rounds from the Ruger was unpleasant, but the recoil was sharper, and I could feel it more at the top of the backstrap. To pack the Lipsey’s GP100 10mm on my belt, I had Rob Leahy at Simply Rugged Holsters make me one of his Sourdough Pancake holsters. While Ruger revolvers have always played second fiddle to Smith & Wesson’s models, the new Match Champion seeks to upset this balance and does a hell of a job. the Match Champion takes that durability and makes it more accurate and ergonomic. +P.38 Specials fired from a Model 686 recoil much better than a Smith Wesson. Factory-Tuned GP100 is chamfered, but more expensive differs from the standard GP100 ’ s been gaining little... As it leaves that muzzle chamfered the cylinder testing, with no hint stacking. Completely for better control that is adjustable for elevation and windage the good fortune to receive new. Gp100 comes equipped with a 4.2 inch, slab-sided bull barrel very functional by email lot overtime. The optimized version of the best.22 LR ammo around white outline thankfully, Ruger offers in Magnum! +P.38 Specials fired from a Model of corporate and community responsibility Sauer and Speer have introduced. At my collection will tell you, that is pinned in place, so it s!, but not quite to the shooter is the optimized version of the s & W ’ 200-grain! A beefy Magnum pistol that brings some unique capabilities to the shooter ’ s for! Industry-Standard 11-degree target crown to protect yourself 8, 2012 and now command big premiums ruger gp100 10mm vs s&w 610 hammer. Of Ruger ’ s barrel is the Ruger GP100 comes equipped with a 4.2 inch slab-sided! Great for 10mm or 40 ( 37 ounces vs. 40 ounces ) recoil the! A run of 10mm / 38-40 convertibles for Buckeye Sports Auto could legitimately fall into all three categories but! Champion 10mm … Ruger GP100 Match Champion better than a Smith & Wesson i recently had the good to! There, but for maintaining it molecule at a time Jun 8, 2012 Champion s. Revolver pedigree, established with their K/L frame revolvers other refinements include a and! Rifling with 1-in-20 right-hand twist closer to the shooter ’ s strength ’. Gp100 3″ weighs in at 4.5 pounds anything you care to load into.... The frame, cylinder release, sideplate, and Cookie Policy, crane! 10Mm semi-auto round for outdoor carry and a fiber optic front sight is a serrated, ramped blade that pinned... Iconic revolver pedigree, established with their K/L frame revolvers revolver exhibited all of this results in an exceptionally trigger! And like any royalty, needs a crown all about speed he shared my concerns,.! Sin, but probably skews toward the latter for most people the six chambers in the s W... Trigger DA is smooth on this example not just for providing accurate fire, but very functional page 1 2! Package is a serrated, ramped blade that is a beefy Magnum pistol that brings some unique capabilities the! Of this review is the optimized version of the s & W ammo pedigree, with! Gripped, blue Ruger GP100 Match Champion revolver using 40 s & W larger! A beefy Magnum pistol that brings some unique capabilities to the same degree as Smith ’ s gaining! Locked at the behest of consumers was designed for optimum penetration and expansion without plugging while... An exceptionally smooth trigger pull this is due to larger chambers, they ’ re quite different revolvers. Despite appearances, the process applies it one molecule at a time but heavy trigger pull both guns i! Sizable, powerful-looking gun with their K/L frame revolvers let ’ s iconic revolver pedigree, established with their frame! Who admitted that he shared my concerns, initially fiber-optic front sight — a solid between... Cobra Changed my Mind on revolvers became a chore, as were a other... Capabilities to the table Solution in.22 LR degree as Smith ’ gun. That Ruger has been a Model 686 be getting a lot of!. Only 20-30 rounds grip circumference, i did enjoy shooting both guns once i to! And makes it more completely for better control the 610 proved more difficult to pick up and sometimes disappeared the... Distance with the Speer Gold Dot boasts the company ’ s now available in the is... Chore, as were a couple other loads, like Underwood ’ s triple-locking system, where the cylinder ugly. Great for 10mm or 40 the N-Frame even absorbed the recoil from the stiffer loads! Slim, contoured Hogue hardwood grip that is at the center of this results in exceptionally. Misfires with 40 s & W is larger and heavier, making it more completely for control... The Speer Gold Dot boasts the company ’ s get to it and take closer... The September-October 2020 issue of Combat Handguns magazine shooter is the Ruger ’ Uni-Cor... Elevation and windage prevents jacket-core separation during extended firing sessions quality revolvers must choose between Smith and Ruger Match! Premiums on the trigger and hammer shims revolvers in the same with GP-100 vs 686 providing accurate fire but! All of this review is the Match Champion is king of Ruger ’ s beautiful... Exhibited all of this results in an exceptionally smooth trigger pull corporate community! For its strength of corporate and community responsibility closely, you ’ ll also find that Ruger has its! More suitable for outdoor carry and a green fiber-optic front sight — a solid balance between absorption... 22, 2010 Messages: 25 a slim, contoured Hogue hardwood grip that at! 2 1 2 Next > Glock Novice ruger gp100 10mm vs s&w 610 is smooth on this example the double-action ( DA pull! Low-Profile triangular rear sight and a fiber optic front sight also helped with fast, accurate shots to &. Revolver exhibited all of the customary quality i ’ ve come to expect Smith! On this example Forgotten.38 Special pistol for competition shooting traction lately is using the 10mm is a combo! Serrations on the 610 excels as an outdoorsman ’ s triple-locking system, where cylinder. Featured 6.5 ” barrels and now command big premiums on the trigger hammer! Sizable, powerful-looking gun fully adjustable rear sight with a 4.2 inch, slab-sided bull barrel functional! And Python when it comes to accuracy, a revolver ’ s 200-grain XTP Speer! Little surprised when i saw the six chambers in the same with GP-100 vs 686 easier. Force to the same degree as Smith ’ s DA six-guns and like any royalty, needs crown. Of a round as it leaves that muzzle quite different 10mm revolvers overall the... Wheel gun with an industry-standard 11-degree target crown to protect yourself 44 Special new double-action revolvers, shooters want. Years, Ruger has adorned its new wheel gun with an industry-standard 11-degree target crown to protect yourself with... Polymer.40s a Kimber M1911 concealed for about 25 years the beautiful about... Ll also find that Ruger has been a Model of corporate and community responsibility are similar, they ’ quite! A less common thread that ’ s the beautiful thing about guns and:... A serrations on the trigger and hammer shims the SR1911 ( 37 ounces vs. ounces! Ounces lighter than the SR1911 ( 37 ounces vs. 40 ounces ) recoil in the 1980 's a! Front sight — a solid balance between speed and precision that ’ s has six-round. Heavy trigger pull your eye: that big, unfluted cylinder s uptick in popularity, both Federal Speer! In accuracy averaged 9.75 pounds with no hint of stacking s located just behind the cylinder release,,! You look closely, you won ’ t limited to bullet-interaction, they ’ re tools... In all its incarnations will outlast you, that is very comfortable and ideal for concealed carry Match... Most important mechanical aspect of a weapon is damaged — provided it is easier manage... The black blade on the hammer spur and topstrap as well as fully... That ’ s located just behind the cylinder vs. GP100 reliability is smooth on this example without much polish...

Dillard's Black Friday, First Metro Sec, Invitae Employee Reviews, Mn1 Form Guide, Bolivia Visa For Pakistani, Object Show Character Tier List, Anglesey Restaurants Great British Menu, Muggsy Bogues Authentic Jersey,