NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition

Published on June 26, 2020
Duration: 3:55

This guide provides an overview of the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition, focusing on its competitive shooting applications and key features. It details the firearm's design elements, including its custom shop enhancements for improved trigger pull and accuracy, its robust triple-locking cylinder, and its sighting system. The information is presented with a professional and technical tone, suitable for intermediate to advanced shooters looking to understand this specialized competition revolver.

Quick Summary

The Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition is a specialized revolver optimized for competitive shooting in USPSA, Steel Challenge, and ICORE. It boasts an 8-round, triple-locking cylinder, a refined 3 lb 10 oz single-action trigger pull, and a 6-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel with a fiber-optic front sight for enhanced accuracy and speed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Super GP100
  2. 00:35Ruger Custom Shop History
  3. 01:14Design and Safety Features
  4. 01:44Barrel and Shroud Specifications
  5. 02:00Custom Shop Trigger Enhancements
  6. 02:35Cylinder and Loading System
  7. 03:22Sights and Ergonomics

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition ideal for competitive shooting?

It's purpose-built for disciplines like USPSA, Steel Challenge, and ICORE, featuring an 8-round triple-locking cylinder, a refined 3 lb 10 oz single-action trigger pull, and a dovetailed fiber-optic front sight for rapid target acquisition.

What are the key design enhancements in the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition?

The Custom Shop polishes internal contact surfaces and adds centering shims for a smoother trigger pull. It also incorporates Redhawk elements for strength, a triple-locking cylinder for accuracy, and a stainless steel barrel shroud with lightning cuts.

What caliber is the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition chambered in, and what is its cylinder capacity?

This competition revolver is chambered in 9mm Luger and features an 8-round capacity cylinder, which is triple-locked and utilizes moon clips for fast reloads.

What type of sights does the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 Competition come with?

It is equipped with a screw-adjustable rear sight featuring a white outline for visibility and a dovetailed fiber-optic front sight, designed for quick sight alignment in competitive shooting scenarios.

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