*Found One*WTB/T Ruger GP100 4" S.S.*Found One*

[FTRrookie]

Yep it's deja vu all over again Looking for another one. Must have adjustable sights. Might consider one with a 6" barrel but prefer the 4". Come on I know at least one of you S&W guys has one of these collecting dust in the back of the safe. Sell it to someone who will give it the love and attention it deserves

If cash isn't your thing I'm willing to trade a Glock 19 with 5 magazines. 2 15 rnd, 3 17 rnd glock magazines and 1 31 rnd mag made by Scherer
Gun has ~1500 rnds through it and as seen in the pic it has some holster wear on the slide release but in great shape otherwise.

 

[CUJOHUNTER]

Thinkin bout carryin deuce GPs?

 

[FTRrookie]

need a back up while one's at Gemini gettin purtyed up I still have something to shoot.

 

[charliepapa]

Would you consider a cherry S&W 65-3 or you strictly looking for a Ruger?

 

[FTRrookie]

The problem I have with S&W's is that I know nothing about them. I know there are good ones and not so good ones but I don't know which is which. After reading your post I googled s&w 65-3 and the only thing I learned was that it is a K frame but I have no idea what that means. Is it strong enough to handle thousands of rounds of of full power .357 mag or is it border line for this cartridge? Another problem I have with them is lack of support at the s&w web site. I did a search for model 65-3 and got back 0 results. Kinda like they never made the gun. Which is why I stick with Rugers. I know they are over built and any deficiency they may have such as the DA trigger pull can be fixed by a competent gunsmith. So, back to your question, I don't know. educate me.

 

[charliepapa]

I have to step out for a few hours but I'll respond when I get back...

 

[S&W4ME]

The problem I have with S&W's is that I know nothing about them. I know there are good ones and not so good ones but I don't know which is which. After reading your post I googled s&w 65-3 and the only thing I learned was that it is a K frame but I have no idea what that means. Is it strong enough to handle thousands of rounds of of full power .357 mag or is it border line for this cartridge? Another problem I have with them is lack of support at the s&w web site. I did a search for model 65-3 and got back 0 results. Kinda like they never made the gun. Which is why I stick with Rugers. I know they are over built and any deficiency they may have such as the DA trigger pull can be fixed by a competent gunsmith. So, back to your question, I don't know. educate me.

ALL S&W ARE GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FTRrookie]

you've drank way to much the kool-aid

 

[Nomad.2nd]

The problem I have with S&W's is that I know nothing about them. I know there are good ones and not so good ones but I don't know which is which. After reading your post I googled s&w 65-3 and the only thing I learned was that it is a K frame but I have no idea what that means. Is it strong enough to handle thousands of rounds of of full power .357 mag or is it border line for this cartridge? Another problem I have with them is lack of support at the s&w web site. I did a search for model 65-3 and got back 0 results. Kinda like they never made the gun. Which is why I stick with Rugers. I know they are over built and any deficiency they may have such as the DA trigger pull can be fixed by a competent gunsmith. So, back to your question, I don't know. educate me.

Sounds like you are looking for a "L" frame.

I prefer K frames, but the L frame (Like the 686) are more S&W's version of the GP100.

Do the Smith dude, I've got a GP100 (SS 4 incher) which has sat on the floor for probably 4 years, I don't remember the last time I fired it.
(And I've had it since before 2000)

 

[S&W4ME]

you've drank way to much the kool-aid

Yes, its grape flavored and very good

 

[RustyHammer]

65-3 are great guns. Here is an example from gunbroker.com .. http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=147462958

 

[FTRrookie]

RustyHammer I know your trying to help but most of the results on the yahoo search are just more kool-aid drinkers. The I Love my S&W crowd. Nothing wrong with that everyone has favorites whether it's bubble gum or guns. And the gunbroker add just proves to me that most S&W's are over priced. For that same 600 bucks I can buy a gp send it in for trigger work and have it cut for moon clips. Now I'm not going to say I would have a better gun gong that route never having fired a smith But then again I'm no Jerry Miculek. All I want to do is shoot in some icore matches without breaking the bank

 

[SMILEY]

pm sent

Smiley

 

[Nomad.2nd]

$600


I paid less than $350 (Don't remember exactly) for EACH of my 3" S&W 65's about a year ago!

 

[RustyHammer]

Didn't say it was worth the price .. just a picture of what one looks like.

For the record, I like all of my Rugers (including the GP-100's) and agree with you about there being a lot of bad info out there on the web. I guess I was basically trying to point to the fact that they do exist

Didn't mean to ruffle any feathers, Delta!

 

[tmlowe]

Only one thing to do...shoot both and see what you like. Both are reliable, but remember S&W hold their value.

 

[FTRrookie]

No ruffled feathers here RH I'm enjoying the conversation. yeah Nomad, $599.99 beginning bid. Now if charliepapa has a 4" version and the price is right I''m more than willing to give a smith a try.

 

[charliepapa]

This one is cherry (original grips and all). When I look at prices, I realize something's only worth what someone will actually pay for it, so I look for completed items. Mine is in better shape than this one and it is the 4" and I think it's worth every penny of $500. Also, factor in that this one doesn't require shipping $ or FFL xfer $...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=146150760

This is what a $350 65-3 looks like today.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=146512480

 

[FTRrookie]

That is a nice looking gun but I think I'll wait for a Ruger

Thanks for the offer though

 

[charliepapa]

No worries...

Good luck. Nomad, 2nd has one laying on the floor in his closet... maybe it's for sale next.