6 vs 4 inch

[Guest tripp]

what would you get and why i want a gp-100 ruger will be a woods and range gun will always take it deer hunting may shoot a deer with it if one gets close enough

[Jonnin]

get a 6 inch. The additional velocity does not matter on the range but if you are looking to shoot at deer, you will want to have it. Also the longer sight radius lets you hit stuff farther away easier, and the extra length is better suited for a scope if you ever go that route, all of those make the longer one a better deer pistol IMHO.

[Guest kcb37]

I would agree.

A shorter barrel would be more suted for a concealed pistol, but for a range/hunting pistol you will want a longer barrel.

[TNWNGR]

For a carry gun I'd say 3"" to 4", but for a field, range hunting gun in .357 I think the 6" is a better choice. For a hunting gun in .357 magnum I'd almost rather have an 8" barrel because of my experence with an 8 3/8" M-27, it made a lot of difference.

[Trekbike]

Based on what you said you wanted to use it for, go with the 6". I've got a Ruger Security Six (predecessor to the GP100) with the 6" barrel and it's a tack driver.

[Guest jon86]

I would agree with those above and say 6 inch for your purposes. If you never ever intend to carry concealed, why not get a barrel with longer sight radius and more velocity?

[1gewehr]

I cannot think of a more versatile firearm than a 6" barrel .357 revolver. It will do almost anything you ask of it. And with a good, stiff .357 JHP load, it will easily take deer at moderate ranges (under 100 yards) as long as you are capable of putting the bullet where it belongs.