I’ve been wanting one of these for quite some time now. Here’s a look at the Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp model; the pictured gun has been upgraded from its stock configuration to make it even better for concealed carry. Hit “Read More” to see the rest of the photos.
The is the Ruger GP100 Wiley Clapp. This model has been upgraded with a DAO hammer, an action job to smooth up the trigger, Altamonte stocks, and the inserts from a pair of Crimson Trace GP100 lasergrips. From the factory it has a beveled cylinder, Novak sights, the excellent matte black finish, and a pretty decent trigger.
Detail image of the bobbed hammer. This is a factory hammer with the spur removed that’s been refinished in matte silver.
Right side image, giving a good look at the stocks and tasteful logo on the barrel.
Rear sight detail image of the Novak black rear sight. This is a great sight for IDPA competition. It also makes me wonder, that since this is a Novak cut if I could fit say, a Sevigny sight in the rear notch.
Gold bead front sight on this pistol. I like the bead front instead of a fiber optic, since it blooms less in bright sunlight conditions but still gathers light in dim lighting.
Comparing the beveled cylinder of the GP100 Wiley Clapp gun with a stock GP100. The bevel allows for easier holstering, and also provides the gun with a slightly more aggressive look.
Coming up later this week: we take the new GP100 shooting and find out what bullet weight the factory sights are zeroed for.
You are slowly inspiring me to shoot my GP100 in IDPA. Only hold back at this point is buying all the speed loaders and a reload tray. That back sight is quite attractive.
Plot twist! It shoots dead on…for 158 grain SWC’s 😀
That beveled cylinder is sharp! I wasn’t consciously aware of it ’til I saw the SbS photo, but now I can’t unsee it. Very cool.
Who did the work for you? The DAO trigger and the trigger job?
I did the action work myself, I’ve had a bit of practice with these guns. The hammer bob was done by the gunsmith at West Coast Armory in Bellevue a few years ago.
I’m betting that those sights are regulated for a defensive load, say a 125-grain JHP at some 1450 fps.
That is a sweet revolver. I have one just like it, but mine is stock. It’s great you were able to do the action job yourself. Why did you pick the grips you have on it? Are they more comfortable that the stock ones with are rubber with a wooden insert?