Ruger just released their GP-100 Match Champion chambered in 10MM. This is the proper size revolver for this caliber in my opinion. I was a bit disappointed when they first released it in the Super Redhawk as I felt(still do) that the platform is way to big for the caliber. Now they release it in the GP-100 and the game changes for me at least. It's going to be a bit before I can pick it up since we are going on vacation here in a few weeks and the wife would shoot me with it if I dipped into her fun money.

https://ruger.com/products/gp1...Champion/models.html

At least the grips are not plywood.

No they are the same Hogue Walnut that are on my current Match Champion. They are very comfortable even with max loaded 180gr or 158gr loads.

That's the most exciting thing I've seen from Ruger in a long time

I am a little disappointed in the extraction system, which requires moon clips. I thought Ruger perfected a spring-loaded extraction system that opened like a flower to extract 9mm cases decades ago. Apparently that didn't work all that well.

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Originally posted by Bill/Oregon:
I am a little disappointed in the extraction system, which requires moon clips. I thought Ruger perfected a spring-loaded extraction system that opened like a flower to extract 9mm cases decades ago. Apparently that didn't work all that well.

That would work just fine.The big advantage of the moon clips is the fast dumping and reloading of the revolver.I have a S&W 45ACP Jerry M.set up for moon clips and it is slicker than snot on a glass doorknob.

I shot the red hawk version at the SHOT show range day.

I experienced 50 percent misfires shooting double action. Out of several cylinders full.

Light firing pin strikes all of them.

Personally I prefer rimmed cartridges in revolvers.

as i remember it the 10 was supposed to repliate the 41 so why not use a 41 speaking of that i di have a smith 610 which usually sits on the shelf while the 57 get used intead

I like the 10mm but I like the 44 special better. I think that the Ruger GP100 with a 3 inch barrel would be just the ticket for me.I could load it up down and all around. DW

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Originally posted by dwheels:
I like the 10mm but I like the 44 special better. I think that the Ruger GP100 with a 3 inch barrel would be just the ticket for me.I could load it up down and all around. DW

Or, as with any 10mm revolver, like the old S&W 610s, you can have a wheelgun 'smith (e.g., Hamilton Bowen) ream out the chambers of the cylinder to 10mm Magnum specs.

That gives you the option of shooting .40S&W, 10mm AUTO, or 10mm Magnum out of the same gun using the same moon clips.