GP-100 DA/SA or DAO?

BattleRifleG3 · 05-08-2003, 12:39 AM

I saw a Ruger GP-100 police model advertised on gunsamerica as double action only, and it lacked a cocking tab on the hammer. The ones at Ruger's website have the tab.

Does this mean some are DA/SA or are they all DAO? The other ads say nothing and I haven't checked Ruger's site yet.

The DAO police model is priced lower than the others, but I want DA/SA for more accurate shots or more classic revolver shooting.

Bert24b · 05-08-2003, 11:00 AM

All the GP-100's that I've seen are DA/SA, I didn't even know that they made a DAO model. More than likely the only thing that even makes that one DAO is the lack of a hammer spur, I would imagine the lockwork is the same. Probably if you replaced the hammer with one with a spur it would function DA/SA again.

-Bert

BattleRifleG3 · 05-08-2003, 01:50 PM

Hmm, I'll see if I can find out about that.

Any police know about this model, if it is indeed a different model?

oneastrix · 05-08-2003, 02:29 PM

Not a clue.....is it used or new......

BattleRifleG3 · 05-08-2003, 02:33 PM

Used, I'm pretty sure.

BattleRifleG3 · 05-09-2003, 12:13 AM

I looked at CDNN's catalog and lo and behold, they're selling them for $250 dealer cost. Apparently they were for an overseas contract. I E-mailed the seller on gunsamerica and he said it could be converted back with the instalation of a new hammer. But I'm not too fond of the extra rounded grips, and I don't know where I'd find a hammer.

My dealer quoted me $360 on a blued, $395 on a stainless GP-100.
Also quoted $325 on a Stainless Taurus 65. Decisions, decisions.

practical · 05-10-2003, 02:44 PM

I went revolver shopping and I didn't like the Taurus action. I'm a Ruger nut, but I thought the S&W had the crispest trigger. I ended up with a S&W revolver in 10mm. It had the best action and was in the best caliber.

Now I have to figure out what to do with my Security Six.

BattleRifleG3 · 05-10-2003, 03:19 PM

Funny, I liked the Taurus action more than the Ruger when I tried it out. That's why I'm settled on Taurus over Ruger, if indeed I get a DA revolver.

Mark · 05-27-2003, 08:46 PM

BattleRifle,

Check out the Taurus Tracker. Its approximately the same size as the GP100. I have one in .45 ACP, but they are available in many calibers from .22lr to .41 mag. Mine has an excellent factory trigger.

fred · 05-28-2003, 08:14 PM

I have a Ruger Police Service-Six -- predecessor to the GP-100 -- that is a true DAO: there is no full cock detent for the hammer. My gun was made as part of a 1988 contract for NYPD and was virtually new, maybe never even issued as I believe the NYPD went to 9mm autos. The hammer lacks a spur but clearly has the advantage of not catching on clothing. I believe the action was worked to a smoother degree than the civilian Security-Sixes as it is darn near as accurate as my Glock model 17. I would bet dollars to doughnuts the police GP-100's are very similar.

05-08-2003, 12:39 AM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	GP-100 DA/SA or DAO? I saw a Ruger GP-100 police model advertised on gunsamerica as double action only, and it lacked a cocking tab on the hammer. The ones at Ruger's website have the tab. Does this mean some are DA/SA or are they all DAO? The other ads say nothing and I haven't checked Ruger's site yet. The DAO police model is priced lower than the others, but I want DA/SA for more accurate shots or more classic revolver shooting. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-08-2003, 01:50 PM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Hmm, I'll see if I can find out about that. Any police know about this model, if it is indeed a different model? __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-08-2003, 02:29 PM	#4
oneastrix Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 5,213	Not a clue.....is it used or new...... __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

05-08-2003, 02:33 PM	#5
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Used, I'm pretty sure. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-09-2003, 12:13 AM	#6
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I looked at CDNN's catalog and lo and behold, they're selling them for $250 dealer cost. Apparently they were for an overseas contract. I E-mailed the seller on gunsamerica and he said it could be converted back with the instalation of a new hammer. But I'm not too fond of the extra rounded grips, and I don't know where I'd find a hammer. My dealer quoted me $360 on a blued, $395 on a stainless GP-100. Also quoted $325 on a Stainless Taurus 65. Decisions, decisions. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-08-2003, 11:00 AM	#2
Bert24b Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hampden, Maine Posts: 144	All the GP-100's that I've seen are DA/SA, I didn't even know that they made a DAO model. More than likely the only thing that even makes that one DAO is the lack of a hammer spur, I would imagine the lockwork is the same. Probably if you replaced the hammer with one with a spur it would function DA/SA again. -Bert

05-10-2003, 02:44 PM	#7
practical Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, LA/Casper, WY Posts: 736	I went revolver shopping and I didn't like the Taurus action. I'm a Ruger nut, but I thought the S&W had the crispest trigger. I ended up with a S&W revolver in 10mm. It had the best action and was in the best caliber. Now I have to figure out what to do with my Security Six. __________________ Eric "The secret to life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made"

05-10-2003, 03:19 PM	#8
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	Funny, I liked the Taurus action more than the Ruger when I tried it out. That's why I'm settled on Taurus over Ruger, if indeed I get a DA revolver. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

05-27-2003, 08:46 PM	#9
Mark Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Williamston, NC Posts: 86	BattleRifle, Check out the Taurus Tracker. Its approximately the same size as the GP100. I have one in .45 ACP, but they are available in many calibers from .22lr to .41 mag. Mine has an excellent factory trigger. Last edited by Mark; 05-27-2003 at 08:49 PM.

05-28-2003, 08:14 PM	#10
fred Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NC, USA Posts: 182	I have a Ruger Police Service-Six -- predecessor to the GP-100 -- that is a true DAO: there is no full cock detent for the hammer. My gun was made as part of a 1988 contract for NYPD and was virtually new, maybe never even issued as I believe the NYPD went to 9mm autos. The hammer lacks a spur but clearly has the advantage of not catching on clothing. I believe the action was worked to a smoother degree than the civilian Security-Sixes as it is darn near as accurate as my Glock model 17. I would bet dollars to doughnuts the police GP-100's are very similar.