First Look: Ruger's Super GP100 Revolver

This video reviews the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100, a 9mm competition revolver. It highlights the eight-shot capacity, the 11-degree barrel crown for accuracy, and the smooth Hogue grips favored by some competitors. The review also covers the included moon clips and unloading tool, and notes the extended six-inch barrel on this 9mm model.

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This video provides a first look at the Ruger Custom Shop Super GP100 revolver chambered in 9mm Luger. It highlights the use of full moon clips for efficient loading and ejection of semi-auto pistol cartridges, a feature uncommon in revolvers. The review notes the revolver's Hogue Monogrip, its GP100 heritage with triple cylinder locking, and the safety of its transfer bar ignition system. The firearm is described as a pleasure to shoot due to its weight and features like a fiber optic front sight and a forged barrel.

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This video provides an expert review of the top 9mm revolvers available in 2024, featuring insights from a seasoned firearms instructor. It details models from Ruger, Taurus, Charter Arms, and Smith & Wesson, discussing their suitability for concealed carry, self-defense, and competition. The review highlights key features like capacity, barrel length, weight, and unique extraction mechanisms, offering a comprehensive look at the growing market for 9mm revolvers.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

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This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

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