so I'm looking at getting a 357 Magnum with my next permit. I just grabbed my sr1911 today so I have 30 days to think it over. I keep bouncing back and forth between the gp100 4 inch or the sp101 4.2 inch. I have the 22 version of the sp and i love the look and feel of it but then again the extra weight and capacity as well as the ease of swapping out front sights on the gp is a plus. My main uses would be for the range and HD with a possibility of hunting with in the future. C'mon guys weigh in with your thoughts.

The gp is a tank. You wont be disappointed and will be thankful when shooting that hot 357

Between the two, I'd pick the GP100 . But dont write off checking the prices on a used S&W 686 or Model 19

The sp is avdurable platform as well and i figured for hunting it may be better to have less weight to drag around. I think I am leaning toward the GP myself just because of the extra round.

I have both (my SP is 2 1/4", but it's only about 4 oz lighter than the 4")

 

I say get the GP (well both, but the Geep first).

 

Like BLF said, the heftier GP will make a big difference w/ full house magnums.

And like you said yourself, 6 is better than 5.

 

 

Lastly, like Alec said, look at S&W (then buy the GP, lol)

I have both (my SP is 2 1/4", but it's only about 4 oz lighter than the 4")

 

I say get the GP (well both, but the Geep first).

 

Like BLF said, the heftier GP will make a big difference w/ full house magnums.

 

And like you said yourself, 6 is better than 5.

 

 

Lastly, like Alec said, look at S&W (then buy the GP, lol)

LOL I have looked at the Smith and the 686 plus is a nice gun, but given the price difference and the internal lock on the smiths I tend to lean towards Ruger. Oh and for some odd reason I really like how simple it is to change out the front sight on the GP100 (I enjoy tinkering with my toys lol).

i have a gp in a 6inch, shes a beassst

LOL I have looked at the Smith and the 686 plus is a nice gun, but given the price difference and the internal lock on the smiths I tend to lean towards Ruger. Oh and for some odd reason I really like how simple it is to change out the front sight on the GP100 (I enjoy tinkering with my toys lol).

 

 

Cool. let me know if you want to shoot them before buying. I guessing from your screen name that you're not too far from me.

I have both. The GP is easier to shoot; the SP easier to carry. But both are accurate and fun as hell.

357, gp, if mostly 38, go with sp, big difference between retail and online prices for gps, I was seeing $200 difference.

Take Alpo up on his offer. Bring some ammo, shoot both and see which you prefer. For what you described (HD & range) I would go with the GP. I purchased mine from Kentucky Gun for $565 plus NCIS and transfer fee.

 

Which ever you decide on, give some of the vendors here a call/email and see what they are asking for them. When I purchased mine the shelves locally were empty or more than I was willing to pay. Good luck.

Cool. let me know if you want to shoot them before buying. I guessing from your screen name that you're not too far from me.

 

 

Take Alpo up on his offer. Bring some ammo, shoot both and see which you prefer. For what you described (HD & range) I would go with the GP. I purchased mine from Kentucky Gun for $565 plus NCIS and transfer fee.

 

Which ever you decide on, give some of the vendors here a call/email and see what they are asking for them. When I purchased mine the shelves locally were empty or more than I was willing to pay. Good luck.

 

Wow, sorry guys I hate to revive this thread but I didn't want to seem like a douche and just ignore Alpo's offer. I actually decided not to use my second permit and to put the money towards my first AR build. Thanks for the offer though Alpo, and yeah I'm in Edison too so were basically neighbors.

Wow, sorry guys I hate to revive this thread but I didn't want to seem like a douche and just ignore Alpo's offer. I actually decided not to use my second permit and to put the money towards my first AR build. Thanks for the offer though Alpo, and yeah I'm in Edison too so were basically neighbors.