Ruger® GP100® Match Champion with Adjustable Rear Sight

Published on January 5, 2015
Duration: 2:07

This video provides an expert overview of the Ruger GP100 Match Champion with adjustable rear sights, presented by Kurt Hindel of Ruger Firearms. It highlights the product's development in response to customer demand for adjustable sights, detailing its all-stainless steel construction, 6-shot capacity, 4.2-inch barrel, and enhanced internal components for improved trigger pull. The guide also covers the benefits of the radiused cylinder, Hogue grips, and 11-degree target crown for accuracy and handling, making it suitable for competition shooting.

Quick Summary

The Ruger GP100 Match Champion with adjustable sights offers enhanced versatility for competition shooters. It features all stainless steel construction, a 4.2-inch barrel ideal for IDPA/IPSC, and improved trigger pull thanks to polished internals and specialized springs. The adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front sight allow for precise aiming with various .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction & Product ID
  2. 00:12Product Development: Adjustable Sights
  3. 00:26Key Feature: Adjustable Sight System
  4. 00:35Sight Details: Contrast & Visibility
  5. 00:40Construction: All Stainless Steel
  6. 00:46Capacity & Barrel Length
  7. 00:51Competition Suitability (IDPA/IPSC)
  8. 00:56Radiused Cylinder for Holstering/Drawing
  9. 01:04Internal Enhancements for Trigger Pull
  10. 01:11Trigger & Hammer Assembly Details
  11. 01:26Trigger Pull Characteristics (DA/SA)
  12. 01:33Grip Design: Hogue Monogrips
  13. 01:44Barrel Crown & Accuracy Aid
  14. 01:51Ammunition Versatility
  15. 01:58Product Availability

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Ruger GP100 Match Champion with adjustable sights?

The Ruger GP100 Match Champion features all stainless steel construction, a 6-shot capacity, a 4.2-inch barrel, an adjustable rear sight with a fiber optic front sight, Hogue wooden grips with stippling, and polished internal components for an improved trigger pull.

Why was the adjustable-sighted version of the Match Champion developed?

Ruger developed the adjustable-sighted version of the GP100 Match Champion in direct response to customer requests for an adjustable rear sight, building upon the success of the original fixed-sighted model.

How do the internal enhancements affect the trigger pull of the Ruger GP100 Match Champion?

The GP100 Match Champion has polished and honed internals, shimmed hammer and trigger, and electrically polished springs. These enhancements contribute to a very smooth double-action pull and a crisp single-action pull.

What makes the Ruger GP100 Match Champion suitable for competition?

Its 4.2-inch barrel is ideal for IDPA/IPSC, the adjustable sights allow for precise aiming with various loads, the radiused cylinder aids in quick drawing and holstering, and the enhanced trigger pull improves shooting performance.

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