DUBSY Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) Does anyone have first hand experience replacing the front sight? I have a new model #KGP-141 4.2" standard GP. Internet buzz on the red front sight from Ruger web site is negative. Some saying it doesn't fit. If this is true then what will? I'll be back later concerning the big black rubber grip. I'm going to shoot it for awhile to see if it grows on me. But the black front sight will have to go. Edited August 25, 2018 by DUBSY add image 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 13 hours ago, DUBSY said: Does anyone have first hand experience replacing the front sight? I have a new model #KGP-141 4.2" standard GP. Internet buzz on the red front sight from Ruger web site is negative. Some saying it doesn't fit. If this is true then what will? I'll be back later concerning the big black rubber grip. I'm going to shoot it for awhile to see if it grows on me. But the black front sight will have to go. First range trip today and the GP100 is easy to shoot and shoot well. All the good things I've heard about these guns seem to be true. I'm not going to be in a hurry to swap out the grip as it felt pretty good. The black front sight was ok as well. But the range I was at is really well lit and I was only shooting at 10 yards. I was shooting Midwest remanufactured ammo. Mixing 125gr RN .357 with 125gr .38 special FP. I didn't notice any real difference in shootability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armorydoc Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 Best bet is to add some Testors paint to the blade. Lot's of hi viz options. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaDub Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 I also went the paint route rather than replace. A coat of white primer and after it dried, a coat of acrylic fluorescent red. Works great. There are fiber optic and other options available if you want to switch it out. After using the paint, I never felt the need. Enjoy your GP. A fantastic wheel gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaDub Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 And because every thread needs more pictures, here's mine. The grips are Altamont. They replicate the old, Lett style grips Ruger used to ship all GPs with. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, TeaDub said: And because every thread needs more pictures, here's mine. The grips are Altamont. They replicate the old, Lett style grips Ruger used to ship all GPs with. Those look great. Are they still available? And yes the GP lives up to its reputation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaDub Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, DUBSY said: Those look great. Are they still available? And yes the GP lives up to its reputation. The company is still there. Looking at their website, most of the GP grips seem to temporarily unavailable. Here's a link. https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/gp100/ Mine are the Rosewood Snakeskin. I got the combo. The rubber grip plus inserts. Seems like Ruger is selling this style grip again as well. I haven't looked to confirm. They would likely be smooth wood rather than the textured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted August 25, 2018 Author Share Posted August 25, 2018 49 minutes ago, TeaDub said: Mine are the Rosewood Snakeskin. I got the combo. The rubber grip plus inserts. Seems like Ruger is selling this style grip again as well. I haven't looked to confirm. They would likely be smooth wood rather than the textured. Are yours the compact or full ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaDub Posted August 25, 2018 Share Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) Full size. The compact is great for the 3 inch guns, IMO. I prefer full size on the 4.2 inch. The compact uses inserts that are the same as the SP101. ETA: The compacts are pretty small. I have smaller hands and can barely squeeze all three fingers on them. Tucking my pinky is more comfortable. Edited August 25, 2018 by TeaDub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted August 26, 2018 Author Share Posted August 26, 2018 5 hours ago, Armorydoc said: Best bet is to add some Testors paint to the blade. Lot's of hi viz options. 3 hours ago, TeaDub said: I also went the paint route rather than replace. A coat of white primer and after it dried, a coat of acrylic fluorescent red. Works great. I'll probably use paint as well. My wife uses fingernail polish on her Glock 36. I may get those grips from Ruger online. I got a 20% off promo code for purchase of the GP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G26S239 Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 Replacing the front sight is easy. Use a small pin punch or Allen wrench and poke it through the hole @ the muzzle in front of sight blade and push the sight out the side. It took a minute or so. Congrats on your GP100, mine is the 1707 6" but I think I'll get the 1705 4.2" soon to fill the hole between my 1707 and 3" SP101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRR Posted August 26, 2018 Share Posted August 26, 2018 (edited) I got a red insert front sight for my GP100 from Optics Planet for $16 a while back. They still have them at $13 now. Easy to install. Fit fine. https://www.opticsplanet.com/ruger-90074-front-sight-gp100-ruger-gp100-red.html I also have Altamonts on mine. Edited August 26, 2018 by GRR 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c10bonanza Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 That's purdy! Nice GP100 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Biggsly Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Glad you like it. I have had mine for years. It is a great gun. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G26S239 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Here is my GP100 with its little brother SP101. I really like these revolvers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collim1 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I’ve used the model paint on a couple of revolvers. They make a perfect shade of bright orange that gives good contrast on the SS fixed sight guns. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHMAN Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Fingernail polish for me. My eyes are drawn to the hot pink! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 On 8/25/2018 at 5:05 PM, TeaDub said: Seems like Ruger is selling this style grip again as well. I haven't looked to confirm. They would likely be smooth wood rather than the textured. I went with the grips from Ruger site. Good to go! Still haven't painted the front sight yet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G26S239 Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 On 9/1/2018 at 9:35 AM, DUBSY said: I went with the grips from Ruger site. Good to go! Still haven't painted the front sight yet. Well swapping out the black to red ramp is a one minute job as I noted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 1 hour ago, G26S239 said: Well swapping out the black to red ramp is a one minute job as I noted above. Yeah, I’ll probably do this as well. I found one I can get without ordering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/3/2018 at 5:47 AM, G26S239 said: Well swapping out the black to red ramp is a one minute job as I noted above. On 8/25/2018 at 5:05 PM, TeaDub said: Seems like Ruger is selling this style grip again as well New grips and front sight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaDub Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Lookin' good! I may have to try their red-insert front sight. From your picture, it looks bright enough. The one complaint about them that I've read is that the red was a bit too dull to pick up quickly. My painted one works OK. Having a permanent solution for under $20 isn't bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G26S239 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Yeah, looks great DUBSY! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally720 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I replaced front and rear on my GP100 with Williams Fire Sights. It's been a while but I remember it being pretty easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUBSY Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 7 hours ago, Wally720 said: Williams Fire Sights. I’ve heard good things about those Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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