Manual

WARNING–ALTERATIONS

This product was designed to

function properly in its original

condition. Alterations can make it

unsafe. Do not alter any part or add

or substitute parts or accessories

not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.

DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN

FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS

MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The RUGER

GP100

revolver is a double-action firearm which is

specifically designed for heavy Magnum cartridges and embodies many features

found in the famous RUGER

REDHAWK

and SECURITY-SIX

revolvers. It is the first of an entirely new generation of Ruger double-action

revolvers. The unique frame extension permits the use of full wrap-around style

grips of any desired configuration. This feature reduces overall weight and

contributes to a desirable muzzle of heaviness. The crane and cylinder assembly

of the GP100 revolver locks directly into the frame, both at the rear of the

cylinder and at the front of the crane. The ejector rod serves only as an ejector –

it does not rotate with the cylinder. All of this mechanism is readily removable

without tools and dismantles, along with the cylinder/crane group, into a small

number of subassemblies for inspection and cleaning (See Figure 2, p. 9).

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE

FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:

Locking Devices 6 Firing 14

Alterations 8 Disassembly 16

Ammunition 10 Lubrication 19

Lead Exposure 10 Storage 21

Handling 11 Parts Purchasers 24

Cylinder Interlock 12

OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR

THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.