The LGS just got a 4 year old 6" GP100 that looks virtually new. Looks completely original except that it's got nice fiber optic sights and the newer style Hogue grips. He's asking $619, which seems way too high to me. I see these new at Buds for $575, which would put me at $600 after FFL transfer fees. What's the gun worth in excellent used condition with the fiber optic sights? $500-$550? I like the gun, but no way I'm paying new price for a used gun.
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value of a real nice Ruger GP100 with 6" barrel?
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That price seems nuts to me. I wouldn't pay that in a million years. Looks like you can get them brand new for <$600. Regardless of how nice the gun is, it's used. I'd probably be in it for about $475 tops with the fiber optic sights.
I would aim for around $450 personally. Four Seasons had them new for $580 a few months back when I was looking and that was with the hogue grip. I have seen three different 4" barrel gp's sell on here in the past 3-4 months for $400 or less. Fiberoptic sights, depending on brand, can be had for as low as $65.
I have had good experience w grabagun. They ship quickly and charge only $6 for shipping fedex 2-day to local FFL. Also no tax.
http://grabagun.com/ruger-gp100-357mag-6-hbbl-da-as-bl.html
just a thought but i totally agree w everyone else here....my old man recently bought a 4" GP100 BNIB for somewhere in the ballpark of $500. such a tremendous value when you consider how well built the GP100 is and compare prices to S&W which i believe are inferior built quality.
http://grabagun.com/ruger-gp100-357mag-6-hbbl-da-as-bl.html
just a thought but i totally agree w everyone else here....my old man recently bought a 4" GP100 BNIB for somewhere in the ballpark of $500. such a tremendous value when you consider how well built the GP100 is and compare prices to S&W which i believe are inferior built quality.
What do you think about the S&W 586 and 686's is inferior build quality?
6" GP100, I would say between $450 and $525ish price wise (used)
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I have a 2013 production 686+ and yes, it is overpriced and has required waaay too much work by S&W to correct it. The stock trigger was also kaka. So yes i actually thing the GP100 is built better. Im not claiming anything categorically better, just my opiniom on them.
i also prefer the ruger locking mechanism directly on the crane. Again its just my opinion. Homestly i prefer every aspect of the GP100 except maybe cylinder capacity is 6 compared to my + model's 7.
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I bought mine for 350 at Wayne's about 2 years ago. Couldn't say no at that price
Fair enough.
I own(ed) both as well, and the GP100 offered a excellent value and is a fine revolver. My 686 was superior (IMHO) in every way.
Sadly, both are now gone.... I will buy a S&W 929 at some point
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Ruger GP100 all day long. Built like a tank, and will out last the S&W many times over.
$500-$560 is what you should pay. I'm hoping to score the 3" stainless model after we get settled into our new home.
$500-$560 is what you should pay. I'm hoping to score the 3" stainless model after we get settled into our new home.
Going as Bonnie and Clyde for Halloween this year, yes I'll be carrying it in a shoulder rig
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Curiously, that is 38 special, not a 357, GP100. I didn't know they made them in 38, but that's what the listing and barrel marking indicate. Also blued. Both of these will probably reduce the value over a 357 stainless GP100.
Take blue book gun values for what ever it might be worth.
GP100 357 blued is 550$@100% stainless is 575$@100% they give no added value to the factory rubber grips or interchangeable front sight. Barrel length also did not have any added value per blue book. Personally for me I wouldn't buy a used common handgun if its not at least 25% less of new retail...I'm funny though I don't like used hand guns unless they are a bargain. If I'm with 100$ of new I buy new?
GP100 357 blued is 550$@100% stainless is 575$@100% they give no added value to the factory rubber grips or interchangeable front sight. Barrel length also did not have any added value per blue book. Personally for me I wouldn't buy a used common handgun if its not at least 25% less of new retail...I'm funny though I don't like used hand guns unless they are a bargain. If I'm with 100$ of new I buy new?
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I assume you mean "shop price", since some guns typically sell at considerably less than the "retail nobody pays".
