Ruger GP100 .44 Special
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Revolver · In Production · 2016
Also known as: GP100 44 Special, GP100 Model 1761
Overview
The Ruger GP100 .44 Special is a double-action revolver introduced in 2016, chambering the .44 S&W Special cartridge in a five-shot cylinder. Built on Ruger's rugged mid-size GP100 stainless-steel frame with a 3-inch full-lug barrel, it pairs a green fiber-optic front sight with a fully adjustable white-outline rear sight and a cushioned Hogue Monogrip. The design delivers a heavy-caliber, low-recoil defensive and field revolver in a durable, all-stainless package.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1021 g (36.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 216 mm (8.50") |
| Barrel Length | 76 mm (2.99") |
| Height | 146 mm (5.75") |
| Width | 40 mm (1.57") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 230 m/s (755 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 421 J (311 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Rubber |
| Finish | Satin Stainless |
Calibers
- .44 Special · primary — also known as .44 S&W Special, .44 Spl
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Hammer Block
- Features: Full Lug Barrel, Unfluted Cylinder, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Hogue Monogrip, Triple Locking Cylinder
Base model
Production
Production years: 2016-present
One chambering variant of the GP100 line, which entered production in 1985.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Notes
The .44 Special chambering (model #1761) sits within the wider GP100 family, which is otherwise dominated by .357 Magnum and .38 Special models. The unfluted five-shot cylinder and full-lug barrel help tame recoil of the stout .44 Special loads.
Background
The GP100 was introduced in 1985 as the successor to Ruger's Security-Six, engineered around a solid frame with no side plate for exceptional strength. The 2016 .44 Special model answered enthusiast demand for a modern, robust five-shot .44 Special defensive revolver.