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Ruger GP100 Value
The Ruger GP100 was introduced as a mid-size double-action revolver replacing earlier Ruger Security-Six family revolvers, built with a robust frame and full-length grip peg system that allows a wide range of aftermarket grip options. It became widely used for both duty and sporting purposes.
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- Type
- Double-action revolver
- Production
- Introduced in the mid-1980s and continuing to the present
- Maker
- Ruger
About the Ruger GP100
The Ruger GP100 was introduced as a mid-size double-action revolver replacing earlier Ruger Security-Six family revolvers, built with a robust frame and full-length grip peg system that allows a wide range of aftermarket grip options. It became widely used for both duty and sporting purposes.
It has been produced predominantly in .357 Magnum, along with other chamberings and both fixed and adjustable sight configurations, in blued and stainless finishes.
The GP100's reputation for durability has made it a long-running staple of Ruger's revolver lineup across many barrel length and finish combinations.
Variations
Ruger GP100 variations that matter
Configuration is often the difference between two otherwise identical examples.
Fixed sight vs adjustable sight models
Some GP100s were built with fixed sights for duty-style use while others feature fully adjustable rear sights for target work.
Barrel length variants
Barrel lengths have ranged from short service-length barrels to longer target barrels.
Finish options
Blued and stainless finishes have both been offered across the model's production.
Caliber chamberings
While .357 Magnum is most common, other calibers have been offered in GP100 variants.
Valuation
What affects Ruger GP100 value
We do not publish a price chart. These are the characteristics that determine what a specific example evaluates at.
Factor 1
Sight configuration
Fixed versus adjustable sight models are viewed differently depending on intended use and collector interest.
Factor 2
Barrel length
Certain barrel lengths are less commonly encountered than others for a given caliber.
Factor 3
Finish condition
Wear on blued or stainless finish affects overall assessment.
Factor 4
Grip originality
Factory grips versus aftermarket replacements can be a consideration for buyers focused on original configuration.
Factor 5
Caliber rarity
Less common chamberings can be a distinguishing factor from the predominant .357 Magnum examples.
Factor 6
Mechanical condition
Timing and lockup soundness matter for any used double-action revolver.
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