Finally! I finally have one in my collection. First saw this in 1980 in a
pawn
shop in Panama City, FL. Didn't purchase because I had "other" things to spend
my money on. Fast forward 40 years, saw one at a gun show in Cheyenne, WY.
Was
shocked at the $1500 price, and so let it go. Later that year, found a
left-hand
draw holster for one for all of $15 and bought it. Figured that one day I'd
fill
it.

Well, this past weekend as I was browsing tables at a gun show, I spotted it.
At
less than a grand I didn't care that it didn't come with a box or manual. I
just
wanted that gun and now I have it. It's in my safe RIGHT NOW.

Now, this is NOT a shooter's gun. Only four shots, and if you are silly enough
to load it with magnum loads, you deserve the discomfort. Horrible trigger
pull,
one point of aim and four points of impact. It's horrible. Just terrible.
And
that is why I had to have it. And now I do.. The C.O.P. .357 magnum 4 barrel
derringer style pistol is now mine.
Regards,
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We> Finally! I finally have one in my collection. First saw this in
We> 1980 in a pawn
We> shop in Panama City, FL. Didn't purchase because I had "other"
We> things to spend my money on. Fast forward 40 years, saw one at a
We> gun show in Cheyenne, WY. Was
We> shocked at the $1500 price, and so let it go. Later that year,
We> found a left-hand
We> draw holster for one for all of $15 and bought it. Figured that
We> one day I'd fill
We> it.

We> Well, this past weekend as I was browsing tables at a gun show, I
We> spotted it. At
We> less than a grand I didn't care that it didn't come with a box or
We> manual. I just
We> wanted that gun and now I have it. It's in my safe RIGHT NOW.

We> Now, this is NOT a shooter's gun. Only four shots, and if you
We> are silly enough to load it with magnum loads, you deserve the
We> discomfort. Horrible trigger pull,
We> one point of aim and four points of impact. It's horrible. Just
We> terrible. And
We> that is why I had to have it. And now I do.. The C.O.P. .357
We> magnum 4 barrel derringer style pistol is now mine.

Wow, have never heard/seen of this before. I'm a huge fan of the
caliber, but not sure I'd want to shoot this one more than once. :-)

Your palm will be numb after the 4th shot. Very interesting, thanks for
sharing.

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> -=> Weatherman wrote to All <=-

> We> Finally! I finally have one in my collection. First saw this in
> We> 1980 in a pawn
> We> shop in Panama City, FL. Didn't purchase because I had "other"
> We> things to spend my money on. Fast forward 40 years, saw one at a
> We> gun show in Cheyenne, WY. Was
> We> shocked at the $1500 price, and so let it go. Later that year,
> We> found a left-hand
> We> draw holster for one for all of $15 and bought it. Figured that
> We> one day I'd fill
> We> it.

> We> Well, this past weekend as I was browsing tables at a gun show, I
> We> spotted it. At
> We> less than a grand I didn't care that it didn't come with a box or
> We> manual. I just
> We> wanted that gun and now I have it. It's in my safe RIGHT NOW.

> We> Now, this is NOT a shooter's gun. Only four shots, and if you
> We> are silly enough to load it with magnum loads, you deserve the
> We> discomfort. Horrible trigger pull,
> We> one point of aim and four points of impact. It's horrible. Just
> We> terrible. And
> We> that is why I had to have it. And now I do.. The C.O.P. .357
> We> magnum 4 barrel derringer style pistol is now mine.

> Wow, have never heard/seen of this before. I'm a huge fan of the
> caliber, but not sure I'd want to shoot this one more than once. :-)

> Your palm will be numb after the 4th shot. Very interesting, thanks for
> sharing.

Yeah, they only made it for six years, checking... 1983 to 1989, so I guess I
first saw it in '83. I know it was before I was transferred to Alaska, so it
had to have been 83-84. Regardless, 40 years ago. Haven't been able to track
down the actual number manufactured, but since it was essentially a one-product
company (they also made one in .22 WMR I guess), I doubt there were very many
produced. As I said, I've only seen the beast three times in 40 years, and I
have done a LOT of looking!

Going to have to make a Derringer Day at the range. .38 sp/.357, 10 mm and .22
WMR all just begging to be taken out for some fun in the sun...

Regards,
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Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
By: Weatherman to Gamgee on Wed Apr 19 2023 08:11 am

> > -=> Weatherman wrote to All <=-
>
> > We> Finally! I finally have one in my collection. First saw this in
> > We> 1980 in a pawn
> > We> shop in Panama City, FL. Didn't purchase because I had "other"
> > We> things to spend my money on. Fast forward 40 years, saw one at a
> > We> gun show in Cheyenne, WY. Was
> > We> shocked at the $1500 price, and so let it go. Later that year,
> > We> found a left-hand
> > We> draw holster for one for all of $15 and bought it. Figured that
> > We> one day I'd fill
> > We> it.
>
> > We> Well, this past weekend as I was browsing tables at a gun show, I
> > We> spotted it. At
> > We> less than a grand I didn't care that it didn't come with a box or
> > We> manual. I just
> > We> wanted that gun and now I have it. It's in my safe RIGHT NOW.
>
> > We> Now, this is NOT a shooter's gun. Only four shots, and if you
> > We> are silly enough to load it with magnum loads, you deserve the
> > We> discomfort. Horrible trigger pull,
> > We> one point of aim and four points of impact. It's horrible. Just
> > We> terrible. And
> > We> that is why I had to have it. And now I do.. The C.O.P. .357
> > We> magnum 4 barrel derringer style pistol is now mine.
>
> > Wow, have never heard/seen of this before. I'm a huge fan of the
> > caliber, but not sure I'd want to shoot this one more than once. :-)
>
> > Your palm will be numb after the 4th shot. Very interesting, thanks for
> > sharing.
>
>
> Yeah, they only made it for six years, checking... 1983 to 1989, so I gues
> first saw it in '83. I know it was before I was transferred to Alaska, so i
> had to have been 83-84. Regardless, 40 years ago. Haven't been able to tra
> down the actual number manufactured, but since it was essentially a one-prod
> company (they also made one in .22 WMR I guess), I doubt there were very man
> produced. As I said, I've only seen the beast three times in 40 years, and
> have done a LOT of looking!
>
> Going to have to make a Derringer Day at the range. .38 sp/.357, 10 mm and
> WMR all just begging to be taken out for some fun in the sun...
>
>
> Regards,
> -==*>Weatherman<*==-
>
Years ago a friend bought a Ruger .357 (GP100?) with a 2 inch barrel. The sig
hts were crude, and hitting anything past 15 feet was a miracle. It wasn't
fun to shoot, but I figure a gun like that is better suited for a bug out or
backup gun. In reality the gun would probably see use within bad breath
distance

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> Re: Re: C.O.P. .357

> Years ago a friend bought a Ruger .357 (GP100?) with a 2 inch barrel. The
> sig hts were crude, and hitting anything past 15 feet was a miracle. It
> wasn't
> fun to shoot, but I figure a gun like that is better suited for a bug out or
> backup gun. In reality the gun would probably see use within bad breath
> distance

> ---

Have a GP100 with six inch barrel, nice sites. Pretty damned accurate handgun.
Don't carry it as it's a pain in the neck when getting in and out of cars.
Need
an old style cross draw holster... Still, I do have a couple of .38 sp
snubbies
and I know exactly what you mean about the sights....

Regards,
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Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
By: Weatherman to Moondog on Mon Apr 24 2023 08:13 am

> > Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
>
>
> > Years ago a friend bought a Ruger .357 (GP100?) with a 2 inch barrel. Th
> > sig hts were crude, and hitting anything past 15 feet was a miracle. It
> > wasn't
> > fun to shoot, but I figure a gun like that is better suited for a bug out
> > backup gun. In reality the gun would probably see use within bad breath
> > distance
>
> > ---
>
> Have a GP100 with six inch barrel, nice sites. Pretty damned accurate handg
> Don't carry it as it's a pain in the neck when getting in and out of cars.
> Need
> an old style cross draw holster... Still, I do have a couple of .38 sp
> snubbies
> and I know exactly what you mean about the sights....
>
>
> Regards,
> -==*>Weatherman<*==-
>

I have no complaints about Ruger firearms. They're good shooters at a decent
price point. It's a shame they don't have the appeal or prestige as other
manufacturers with comparable product.

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> Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
> By: Weatherman to Moondog on Mon Apr 24 2023 08:13 am

> > > Re: Re: C.O.P. .357

> > > Years ago a friend bought a Ruger .357 (GP100?) with a 2 inch barrel.
> > > Th sig hts were crude, and hitting anything past 15 feet was a
> > > miracle. It wasn't
> > > fun to shoot, but I figure a gun like that is better suited for a bug
> > > out backup gun. In reality the gun would probably see use within bad
> > > breath distance

> > > ---

> > Have a GP100 with six inch barrel, nice sites. Pretty damned accurate
> > handg Don't carry it as it's a pain in the neck when getting in and out
> > of cars. Need
> > an old style cross draw holster... Still, I do have a couple of .38 sp
> > snubbies
> > and I know exactly what you mean about the sights....

> > Regards,
> > -==*>Weatherman<*==-

> I have no complaints about Ruger firearms. They're good shooters at a
> decent price point. It's a shame they don't have the appeal or prestige as
> other manufacturers with comparable product.

I always have liked Rugers. Have several in calibers from .22 to .45 Colt. I
was never one to be overly concerned with the prestige of a brand, instead
preferring to concentrate on quality and usefulness. I find that a lot of
times a big name that draws a big price is just an example of spending extra
money for that name and not receiving anything else in return....

Regards,
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Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
By: Weatherman to Moondog on Wed Apr 26 2023 10:28 am

> > Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
> > By: Weatherman to Moondog on Mon Apr 24 2023 08:13 am
>
> > > > Re: Re: C.O.P. .357
>
>
> > > > Years ago a friend bought a Ruger .357 (GP100?) with a 2 inch barre
> > > > Th sig hts were crude, and hitting anything past 15 feet was a
> > > > miracle. It wasn't
> > > > fun to shoot, but I figure a gun like that is better suited for a b
> > > > out backup gun. In reality the gun would probably see use within b
> > > > breath distance
>
> > > > ---
>
> > > Have a GP100 with six inch barrel, nice sites. Pretty damned accurate
> > > handg Don't carry it as it's a pain in the neck when getting in and ou
> > > of cars. Need
> > > an old style cross draw holster... Still, I do have a couple of .38
> > > snubbies
> > > and I know exactly what you mean about the sights....
>
>
> > > Regards,
> > > -==*>Weatherman<*==-
>
>
> > I have no complaints about Ruger firearms. They're good shooters at a
> > decent price point. It's a shame they don't have the appeal or prestige
> > other manufacturers with comparable product.
>
>
> I always have liked Rugers. Have several in calibers from .22 to .45 Colt.
> was never one to be overly concerned with the prestige of a brand, instead
> preferring to concentrate on quality and usefulness. I find that a lot of
> times a big name that draws a big price is just an example of spending extra
> money for that name and not receiving anything else in return....
>
> Regards,
> -==*>Weatherman<*==-
>
I get what you're saying about having a name that delivers a larger price,
however I find it strange that Ruger's auto-loading pistols haven't sold as
well as Smith and Wessons or similar priced guns. I don't know many police
or security guys who carry Rugers. I see alot of Sigs, Glocks, and Smiths.

I find it silly how snobbish people get when someone says they own a P-series
Ruger.

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-=> Weatherman wrote to All <=-

We> Finally! I finally have one in my collection. First saw this in 1980
We> in a pawn

Very cool! Glad you finally have one! Not one I'm familiar with, but
interesting sounding. :-)

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-=> Moondog wrote to Weatherman <=-

Mo> Years ago a friend bought a Ruger .357 (GP100?) with a 2 inch barrel.
Mo> The sig hts were crude, and hitting anything past 15 feet was a
Mo> miracle. It wasn't fun to shoot, but I figure a gun like that is
Mo> better suited for a bug out or backup gun. In reality the gun would
Mo> probably see use within bad breath distance

I call those belly guns... If you are accosted and need SOMETHING you
jam it in the belly and pull the trigger...

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-=> Weatherman wrote to Moondog <=-

> I have no complaints about Ruger firearms. They're good shooters at a
> decent price point. It's a shame they don't have the appeal or prestige as
> other manufacturers with comparable product.

We> I always have liked Rugers. Have several in calibers from .22 to .45
We> Colt. I was never one to be overly concerned with the prestige of a
We> brand, instead preferring to concentrate on quality and usefulness. I
We> find that a lot of times a big name that draws a big price is just an
We> example of spending extra money for that name and not receiving
We> anything else in return....

Same here... The little Wrangler is an EXCELLANT gun! And now they have the
"super" model for magnum?!?!

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-=> Moondog wrote to Weatherman <=-

Mo> I get what you're saying about having a name that delivers a larger
Mo> price, however I find it strange that Ruger's auto-loading pistols
Mo> haven't sold as well as Smith and Wessons or similar priced guns. I
Mo> don't know many police or security guys who carry Rugers. I see alot
Mo> of Sigs, Glocks, and Smiths.

Mo> I find it silly how snobbish people get when someone says they own a
Mo> P-series Ruger.

Not just guns... I have an old Yamaha acoustic guitar that was made in
69. It's basically a copy of a D-18 Martin, and people at bluegrass jams
will comment on the sound, and then they see the headstock and you can
see the nose turn up cause it 'ain't a Martin...'

:-)

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Re: snobby
By: Jimmy Anderson to Moondog on Fri May 05 2023 07:33 pm

> -=> Moondog wrote to Weatherman <=-
>
> Mo> I get what you're saying about having a name that delivers a larger
> Mo> price, however I find it strange that Ruger's auto-loading pistols
> Mo> haven't sold as well as Smith and Wessons or similar priced guns. I
> Mo> don't know many police or security guys who carry Rugers. I see alot
> Mo> of Sigs, Glocks, and Smiths.
>
> Mo> I find it silly how snobbish people get when someone says they own a
> Mo> P-series Ruger.
>
> Not just guns... I have an old Yamaha acoustic guitar that was made in
> 69. It's basically a copy of a D-18 Martin, and people at bluegrass jams
> will comment on the sound, and then they see the headstock and you can
> see the nose turn up cause it 'ain't a Martin...'
>
> :-)
>
>
>
>
>
> ... Be alert! The country needs more lerts.

Snobbery is universal. I can understand it somewhat. When one gets used to
a premium product, everything else is "inferior" no matter it's strong or weak
points.

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-=> Jimmy Anderson wrote to Weatherman <=-

-=> Weatherman wrote to All <=-

We> Finally! I finally have one in my collection. First saw this in 1980
We> in a pawn

JA> Very cool! Glad you finally have one! Not one I'm familiar with, but
JA> interesting sounding. :-)

I'll be the first to admit that it's a guilty pleasure. As mentioned before,
trigger pull is horrible, there's nowhere near enough barrel for the rifling to
stablize the projectile, sights are about on par with a low-end J-frame.....

I just had to have it. I guess that's where I am in my collection, I have the
meat and potatos, now I'm adding the gravy. Wife is in the same place. She's
got a couple of Henry tributes she'd like to grab, but today she picked up some
limited edition North American Arms mini-revolvers that she really liked.
Again, not a "shooter's gun" but a couple of nice conversation starters....

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-=> Jimmy Anderson wrote to Weatherman <=-

-=> Weatherman wrote to Moondog <=-

> I have no complaints about Ruger firearms. They're good shooters at a
> decent price point. It's a shame they don't have the appeal or prestige as
> other manufacturers with comparable product.

We> I always have liked Rugers. Have several in calibers from .22 to .45
We> Colt. I was never one to be overly concerned with the prestige of a
We> brand, instead preferring to concentrate on quality and usefulness. I
We> find that a lot of times a big name that draws a big price is just an
We> example of spending extra money for that name and not receiving
We> anything else in return....

JA> Same here... The little Wrangler is an EXCELLANT gun! And now they have
JA> the "super" model for magnum?!?!

Have a pair of Wranglers. I like my Single Six (older three-screw model)
better, but the Wranger is not bad at all. Certainly better than the Heritage
Rough Riders I've managed to accumulate - which are STILL fun little guns to
shoot. It's not really a fair comparison, the Single Six is just a top of the
line .22 revolver, there's nothing in my mind to compare it to. The Heritage
and the Wranger are within the same realm. Heritage does fun things like
custom grips, oddball barrel lengths and the like, and the Wrangler is more
like a "we'll keep to basics and do the basics well, thank you" kind of item.
Either way, at the price range they're in, I have a feeling I'll collect a few
more of these .22 plinksters just for fun....

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