@@doylethorn9251 A local pawn shop had a security six and a service six in their case a few months back. I was hoping to get 1 or both, but both needed some TLC on the finishes and they were asking way too much for them. 😢
I got one Ruger, GP100 and It is Davidson Edition, 5 Inch barrel, the best for that cartridge in revolver size plus just looks the best, especially all polished and with rose wood Houge grips.
Love the GP100. My 6" GP is 25 years old and shoots as well now as it did on day 1. I picked up a 2.5" GP100 about a month ago. She didn't carry very well until I got a off-body holster. Fun video.
@@Abby_Normal_1969 Thanks! I picked up a Fobus Evolution for this one for about $28. It’s very functional for strong side carry. The 5” is maybe still a tad long in the barrel when sitting but with a 2.5” it would be almost perfect. 😉
Once again, my complements to your series on the various .357 loads with the different Hornady bullet weights. I have six different 357 revolvers and two rifles. My favorite of all of them is the BSA Martini Cadet rifle. Picked it up for $35.00 around 1968. Instead of getting a new barrel, I had the original .310 barrel re-rifled to .357. It's an awesome rifle and a joy to shoot. I look forward to future series, Hint-Hint! Why not the .45 ACP with different Hornady bullet weights and barrel lengths. There are several carbines available. Once again, going back in time, a friend who was a gunsmith, gave me his protype of a bolt action .45 ACP rifle he was building. It's a rifle with an 18-inch removeable barrel and feeds from 1911 magazine. Over the years I wore out the original barrel. Father time has caught up with both of us, but I was able to get him to make another barrel. Keep up the various series, I sure there are plenty of us old guys who look forward to them.
A couple of years ago I was in the market for a 6" barreled .357, either a Smith or a Ruger. I have owned, and no longer, 3 Pythons - two 6" blue and one 4" SS, but I came across a SS version of the vary gun you have there, a SS 5" barreled GP 100 which I believe was a special order from Davidson's ( ?? ) which was previously owned but never fired. Then approx. 3 weeks later at the same small, wonderful gun store, ' Bill ' had a blued version also in a 5" barrel length, never fired ! Well shit !! I just had to walk outta that lil store with that one also. I have always been a ' Smith ' guy, and still am. But I must say I have become a big, big fan of the Ruger GP 100, and my two 5 inchers have become my favorite .357 shooters. By the way your groups were very, very impressive. I applaud !!!
I bought it in stainless 6inch bbl in 1995 for 480 something. With the woodgrain and rubber grips!!! Loved it!!!! Lost it due to money and hungry kids ,,Saw a 4 inch model in Berea Ky other day scratched up and rough and wanted 719 for it!!! NOOOPE!!
Thanks for keeping the .357 content coming! Quick question for you - do you think that there’s a noticeable difference between the velocity of the Berry’s bullets and the XTPs? Your Lil Gun video got me started on this kick, and the actual bullet is the only variable. As always, much appreciated and cheers to you.
@@tombraley3212 Cast lead, coated and copper plated bullets can always be pushed faster than Copper jacketed bullets of the same weight due to the decreased resistance of them engaging the rifling and how fast they start moving on down the barrel. Same theory applies to jacked bullets versus all copper or brass bullets which take even more force to engage the rifling and more time to start moving. Often this difference in resistance of these 3 types of bullets is experienced just as the bullet is starting to move from the case. The jacketed and solids engage slower allowing the case pressure to increase or spike higher (compared to the lead/coated/plated bullets) before the bullets gets moving down the barrel creating more volume for the gases to expand and pressure to start dropping. I don’t remember the exact % each way but when using jacketed bullet load data, there’s an amount you can add to the max powder charge for lead/coated/plated bullets and an amount you should reduce from max for solid bullets if the same weights. Comparing these 3 bullet types would make a good stand alone video 🤔 lol.
Just bought my first revolver at the age of 55, though I shot quite a bit with my grandfather in my teens. Taurus Tracker 627 6.5 barrel, 357. Home defense mostly. Fires super nice so far, at the range. Looking for opinions or other owners. Budget was part of the purchase. This video helped. Thanks
@@londonwines2381 I have that same model and love it. Did you get the 9mm cylinder with it?? I’m running it in several of my other videos but don’t think I’ve actually did a dedicated review on it yet. 😂😉🤷🏼♂️.
My GP100 4 inch is a couple of decades old. An absolutely great revolver.
I'm so impressed with Ruger 357's that I own 4 of them.
Even though purchased in 1981, My 4" heavy barrel Security Six is still working great. I never had a reason to "upgrade". Thanks for the info.
@@doylethorn9251 A local pawn shop had a security six and a service six in their case a few months back. I was hoping to get 1 or both, but both needed some TLC on the finishes and they were asking way too much for them. 😢
I got one Ruger, GP100 and It is Davidson Edition, 5 Inch barrel, the best for that cartridge in revolver size plus just looks the best, especially all polished and with rose wood Houge grips.
Love the GP100. My 6" GP is 25 years old and shoots as well now as it did on day 1. I picked up a 2.5" GP100 about a month ago. She didn't carry very well until I got a off-body holster. Fun video.
@@Abby_Normal_1969 Thanks! I picked up a Fobus Evolution for this one for about $28. It’s very functional for strong side carry. The 5” is maybe still a tad long in the barrel when sitting but with a 2.5” it would be almost perfect. 😉
Very nice! The middling brother to my SP101 and Super Redhawk Alaskan... Ruger makes very solid revolvers.
@@carlosmorris4510 yes they do. 👍🏻👊🏻
Once again, my complements to your series on the various .357 loads with the different Hornady bullet weights. I have six different 357 revolvers and two rifles. My favorite of all of them is the BSA Martini Cadet rifle. Picked it up for $35.00 around 1968. Instead of getting a new barrel, I had the original .310 barrel re-rifled to .357. It's an awesome rifle and a joy to shoot. I look forward to future series, Hint-Hint! Why not the .45 ACP with different Hornady bullet weights and barrel lengths. There are several carbines available. Once again, going back in time, a friend who was a gunsmith, gave me his protype of a bolt action .45 ACP rifle he was building. It's a rifle with an 18-inch removeable barrel and feeds from 1911 magazine. Over the years I wore out the original barrel. Father time has caught up with both of us, but I was able to get him to make another barrel. Keep up the various series, I sure there are plenty of us old guys who look forward to them.
Love my GP 100 with 5” barrel!!
Good video.
That 357 5 incher is about the best in an all around revolver.
@@robertseafield5810 agreed, the 5” is right at the sweet spot for good expansion and penetration.
Mine has shot the heaviest handloads in the manuals without issues. Now sits with .38 +P as a house gun my wife can use. Thx.
Nice lookin, rock solid hand cannon 🔥💥💥💥💥💥💥👍👍🇺🇸
I picked up the NRA special, very nice revolver...
A couple of years ago I was in the market for a 6" barreled .357, either a Smith or a Ruger. I have owned, and no longer, 3 Pythons - two 6" blue and one 4" SS, but I came across a SS version of the vary gun you have there, a SS 5" barreled GP 100 which I believe was a special order from Davidson's ( ?? ) which was previously owned but never fired. Then approx. 3 weeks later at the same small, wonderful gun store, ' Bill ' had a blued version also in a 5" barrel length, never fired ! Well shit !! I just had to walk outta that lil store with that one also. I have always been a ' Smith ' guy, and still am. But I must say I have become a big, big fan of the Ruger GP 100, and my two 5 inchers have become my favorite .357 shooters. By the way your groups were very, very impressive. I applaud !!!
@@larkinoo thanks!!
I bought it in stainless 6inch bbl in 1995 for 480 something. With the woodgrain and rubber grips!!! Loved it!!!! Lost it due to money and hungry kids ,,Saw a 4 inch model in Berea Ky other day scratched up and rough and wanted 719 for it!!! NOOOPE!!
@@MichaelHoward-fr3hp some shops are way out of touch…. PSA has a 6” stainless on sale now for $699. That’s a good price. 😉
Have a 3” and 6” GP100 love them both
I’ve carried both OWB
Sights are better on 6” easier carry with 3”
6” more accurate at distance
@@jamesbyers7169 yes. Always a trade off. 😉😂
Thanks for keeping the .357 content coming! Quick question for you - do you think that there’s a noticeable difference between the velocity of the Berry’s bullets and the XTPs? Your Lil Gun video got me started on this kick, and the actual bullet is the only variable. As always, much appreciated and cheers to you.
@@tombraley3212 Cast lead, coated and copper plated bullets can always be pushed faster than Copper jacketed bullets of the same weight due to the decreased resistance of them engaging the rifling and how fast they start moving on down the barrel. Same theory applies to jacked bullets versus all copper or brass bullets which take even more force to engage the rifling and more time to start moving.
Often this difference in resistance of these 3 types of bullets is experienced just as the bullet is starting to move from the case. The jacketed and solids engage slower allowing the case pressure to increase or spike higher (compared to the lead/coated/plated bullets) before the bullets gets moving down the barrel creating more volume for the gases to expand and pressure to start dropping.
I don’t remember the exact % each way but when using jacketed bullet load data, there’s an amount you can add to the max powder charge for lead/coated/plated bullets and an amount you should reduce from max for solid bullets if the same weights.
Comparing these 3 bullet types would make a good stand alone video 🤔 lol.
@@kentuckyrangetime Yes it would! Thanks for the detailed reply.
What powder do you burn?
@@woodman8261 Mostly H-110/Win-296 and Power Pistol for the lighter bullets. Occasionally I’ll use Lil-Gun.
@@kentuckyrangetime I'm also a big fan of h110/296,also in my 44mags.
@@woodman8261 same here. I have a .44 mag gel block test series coming up soon too. It’ll have a lot of H-110/Win-296 showing up again. 😉
Can you go aNY SLOWER😢
Just bought my first revolver at the age of 55, though I shot quite a bit with my grandfather in my teens. Taurus Tracker 627 6.5 barrel, 357. Home defense mostly. Fires super nice so far, at the range. Looking for opinions or other owners. Budget was part of the purchase. This video helped. Thanks
@@londonwines2381 I have that same model and love it. Did you get the 9mm cylinder with it??
I’m running it in several of my other videos but don’t think I’ve actually did a dedicated review on it yet. 😂😉🤷🏼♂️.
@@kentuckyrangetime no 9mm quite yet. 38 sp shoots well, but 357 mag. 158 grain. It rarely leaves the house. Thanks for getting back.