Wiley Clapp GP100

[tombogan03884]

Sorry, I just couldn't help myself.   

ROFL.
Apparently not.

[Badgersmilk]

Tom, your just not worth the effort.  You got me to thinking though!  You point out that I was gone off here for 6 months "sulking".    Not that it may have had something to do with selling my house and moving half way across the country or anything.  But yeah, you got me to thinking how much I've actually learned on here in all the time I've spent, and  .  

Ever wonder why there are what?  <20 regular people on this forum opposed to other forums having hundreds, or even thousands?!?  Yet when I go to a gun store and mention the "DownRange tv forum", all three people listening said the same thing.  They glanced at it before, and "It just looked like a bunch of old codgers pissing and moaning about stuff".

My sympathies to the moderators!

But yes, one last thing.  An IQ test!  

Answer this one.  "The world would be a better place if everyone had the exact same opinions as me?"

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I really like the looks of this Ruger alot. I would love to own one and really love the sights. Yes, it is the same thing, different day, but I appreciate the sleek look and is really cool.

[fightingquaker13]

Chill Badger. I for one am glad you're back. Its all in good fun, and while this thread did get a bit ugly, you have gotten props from a lot of us on others. You tend to provide god info and interesting questions. You also are a good guy to buy from. Sorry for piling on. I want to hear about the new scope and what happens to toonces.
FQ13

[bafsu92]

Just tell me what .357 does that .44 doesn't do better?  

Because a gun is popular makes it good?  Oh my...   

I read this entire thread and rather than blast you like others I'll just answer your question. So what does the .357 do that the .44 doesn't do better, well it offers some pretty strong ballistics in a concealable package. My scandium J-frame .357 (M&P 340PD) weighs under 13oz and can conceal anywhere I could put my LCP. In fact it conceals so well I just traded my LCP because I never carry it anymore. I've actually concealed it in a small side pocket in swim trunks at a water park, no shirt, just trunks. Try that with a 44. It may not have the ballistics of a 44 but you can't defend yourself against multiple assailants in swim trunks with a 44. Sure you could get a Bond Arms derringer in 44mag in around the same size but you've only got 2 shots an almost twice the weight.

Your argument could be made on so many levels, what does the 9mm do that the 40 doesn't do better? What does the 40 do that the 45 doesn't do better? What does the 45 doe that the 50AE doesn't do better? If you haven't guessed yet my point is it depends on your application. If I needed to carry and wasn't worried about weight or concealment then sure I might pick a 44 over a 357 even though in most places it's overkill. I actually would think hard in the Eastern US if I'd rather have a N frame smith in 357 with 8 shots onboard than a 44 with 6 shots and more weight. I have lever guns in both 357 and 44, my 357 has a 16" barrel and my 44 has a 20". In my past experience the 357 is a better stopper on hogs, even with the shorter barrel I get much better penetration. It's all so subjective I'd say buy and carry what you like , what your comfortable with, what you've trained with and shoot well and don't criticize others for doing the same.

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[blackwolfe]

Well put bafsu92.  Thank you.

[MAUSERMAN]

I totally agree.

[gunman42782]

http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-GP100WC.htm

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Thanks for the link gunman42782. Makes me want to purchase one even more. Really digging the way the sights and grips are set up. Going to have to find someone who has it in stock and check it out.

[fightingquaker13]

Thanks for the link gunman42782. Makes me want to purchase one even more. Really digging the way the sights and grips are set up. Going to have to find someone who has it in stock and check it out.

There is a blued standard on gunbroker for $425 going fast and one in SS you can grab for $475. Both look real nice and I am tempted, but I am resisting. Still, nice pistols at a more than a  fair price. As far as the Wiley Clapp stuff, you can always change grips and sights.
FQ13 who hates to be the voice of Satan, but hey, I bid on one myself after reading this thread. Sorry guys, but buy one so I can read the range report.