Ruger's GP100 double-action revolvers are some of the most versatile handguns one can buy. Frame width has been increased in the critical areas that support the barrel and both frame sidewalls are solid and integral to provide great strength and rigidity. Built to withstand the pressure characteristics of the .357 Magnum, the GP100's cylinder locking notches are offset and cut into the thick part of the cylinder walls between the centers of the chambers rather than directly over them. When the cylinder is in its firing position, it is securely locked to the frame in two places; at the rear by the traditional cylinder pin, and at the front of the crane by a large, spring-loaded latch. The lock mechanism is contained within the trigger guard, which is inserted into the frame as a single sub-assembly. The gun's cushioned grip is designed to ease recoil and reduce shooter fatigue.
