Ruger - Ruger GP100 4"

I said on an LCR review string that I'm a huge Ruger fan. This manufacturer was my entry into shooting and I can't imagine any reason I won't remain a fanboy. These Ruger revolvers are made like tanks, are more accurate than I am, and offer a value I don't see from S&W (which is why I went this route in the first place, despite seeing lots of reviews/posts reinforcing that S&W is indeed the king of the hill for revolvers).

With the GP100, I'm glad I got the 4' barrel. This is not a carry piece (for me). the extra heft and better sight picture of the 4" is great.

I added a Crimson Trace after purchase and it was not as easy a fit as it should've been but with a little sanding I got my wood inserts back in, instead of the ugly plastic insert that came with the laser grip.

I clean it after every range trip with Hoppes #9 and have had no issues at all in 2 years. Some failure to fires occasionally, but I think this was when I was experimenting with ammo more. There are some ammos it prefers, but I hear this is common with most guns. I love that it'll take 38+ most of the time, and I keep the last 3 filled with 357 when it sits in the bedroom lock box nightly. 38 definitely shoots differently and I hardly ever use any unless I bring my wife or a new shooter to the range, but I'm glad it has this capability, since I believe one mission of firearms owners is to help demystify guns and shooting to those who are new to it (as I was a couple years ago).