Ruger GP100 357 Mag 4.2" 6-Rd Revolver

Description

The Ruger GP100® Model 1705 is a rugged double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, combining the strength of Ruger’s GP100 platform with a versatile 4.20-inch barrel, six-round capacity, satin stainless-steel construction, Hogue® Monogrip®, and adjustable sights. It is a classic general-purpose GP100 configuration that balances full-size revolver durability with a more manageable overall length than the 6-inch models.

The GP100 platform features Ruger’s triple-locking cylinder system, which locks the cylinder into the frame at the front, rear, and bottom. This design provides positive cylinder alignment and dependable operation from shot to shot.

Model 1705 is built from stainless steel and finished in Satin Stainless, giving the revolver excellent durability and corrosion resistance. The revolver is fitted with a Hogue Monogrip, providing a comfortable and secure gripping surface. Ruger’s GP100 grip-frame design also accommodates a wide variety of compatible aftermarket grips.

The 4.20-inch barrel provides a useful middle ground between compact revolvers and longer hunting or target-oriented configurations. The shorter barrel makes Model 1705 easier to handle and transport than a 6-inch GP100 while retaining the substantial construction and sighting system of Ruger’s full-size revolver platform.

For sighting, Model 1705 features a ramp front sight paired with an adjustable rear sight, giving the shooter the ability to regulate the sight picture for different ammunition and preferred points of impact.

The GP100 is also designed with straightforward maintenance in mind. Ruger states that its integrated subassemblies can be disassembled without special tools, while the grip-frame design simplifies installation of compatible replacement grips.

Ruger incorporates a transfer-bar safety mechanism into the GP100 action, providing an additional measure of protection against accidental discharge.

For customers looking for a traditional stainless .357 Magnum revolver, the Ruger GP100 Model 1705 offers an appealing combination of a 4.2-inch barrel, six-round capacity, adjustable sights, Hogue grip, and the proven durability of the GP100 platform.