357 Magnum Revolver – 8 shot revolver – Ruger GP100

The Ruger GP100 has been the mainstay of the company’s large-frame .357 Magnum line since it was introduced in 1985. It quickly became popular as a durable and serviceable double-action revolver at an attractive price. Now that revolvers are seeing a bit of a resurgence in popularity, Ruger made the decision to drag this modern classic into the 21st century with the Super GP100. 8 shot revolver

An interesting evolution of the GP100 line up, the Super GP100 is different in both function and appearance. Its predecessor, the GP100, continued some notable design elements when it hit the market. These include a spring-loaded cylinder latch located on the crane rather than at the forward end of the ejector rod. A second innovation was the use of a peg-style grip frame, which allowed more flexibility in what configurations could be offered without altering the frame. 8 shot revolver

The GP100 also used a coil mainspring and took advantage of the company’s investment casting capabilities. The combination of these elements allowed Ruger to keep the price below that of the comparable Smith & Wesson and Colt revolvers of the day. The GP100 introduction even inspired Colt’s development of the King Cobra, which was designed to compete with the GP100 at a similar price point. Though it has been available in cartridges ranging from the .22 LR to .44 Special, the overwhelming majority of GP100s chamber the .357 Magnum. 8 shot revolver

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