Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Ruger GP100
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1985–
Quantity
734,500
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year1985
- DesignerSturm, Ruger & Co.
- Weight (Empty)1 kg
- Currently In ServiceYes
- Notable UsersNew York Police Department, Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (Greece), Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (Serbia), Local Police (Canada)
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
- Cartridge•10mm Auto •.22 Long Rifle •.327 Federal Magnum •.357 Magnum •.38 Special •.44 Special
- Calibre9.1 mm
- Calibre Classmedium frame revolver
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeRevolver
- Fire Modesdouble-action, single-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Drum / Belt Capacity5
- Trigger Typedouble-action
- Safety Typetransfer bar
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Effective Range (point)55 m
- Effective Range (area)110 m
- Maximum Range502.92 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length152 mm
- Sight Typefixed or adjustable
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length292 mm
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture MaterialSantoprene, plastic, goncalo alves wood, rosewood, Hogue rubber
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Total Production734,500
- Production Start1985
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1985Production started
41
years in service
734,500
units produced
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
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