Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Minor Gunsmithing The Ruger GP-100 And Then Some


I've installed, de-installed, then re-installed more spring kits for the GP than memory can re-call. With this experience, I've found that a 10 lb hammer spring along with an 8 lb return spring works the best for me.

Then there's full frontal smithing:

Grant Cunningham Custom Revolvers is from whence the picture came. Never had one done myself, but have had them recommended by people who should know.

Bottom line is the fact that one can have a fine DA trigger for the GP; one that rivals the Kel-Tec'ish mini guns as well as the infamous GLOCK NY triggers and now the new Ruger LCP that advertises an 8 lb pull but you know that it'll be closer to 10 in the real world. Heavier trigger pulls are installed intentionally to prevent policeman from shooting their nuts off. This is not a problem for those who familiarize themselves with firearms and become proficient with them. And no, I made no mention of a S&W product because any company that'd sell out their customers with the Hillary Hole does not get ink in these parts. An old Smithie in a pawnshop? Scarf if up should the mood be upon you. A new one fresh from the pimple-factory? Please now. We Conservatives don't feed the hand that has slapped us.

The single biggest aversion to conceal carrying a revolver is the time it takes to master a DA pull, and since the Ruger GP series are some of the sturdiest, most reliable guns in the world, there's simply no reason to walk around with a cranky ass trigger hanging from your hip.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Now I own both Rugers and Smiths. But let's be clear...Ruger sold out gunowners well before S&W did with his silly sponsorship of the 94 crime bill.