RUGER 1794 GP100 44 SPECAIL STAINLESS 5" BBL LIPSEYS EXC

The Ruger GP100 (1794) is a double-action, single-action revolver chambered in .44 Special, built on the rugged GP100 platform with a 5-inch half-lug stainless steel barrel and smooth walnut grips. This big bore 44 Special revolver is an ideal choice for field carry, hunting handgun hunters, and sport shooters who want a reliable medium-frame wheelgun with a long sight radius and proven construction.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 1794
• Caliber: .44 Special
• Action: Double-action / Single-action
• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Barrel length: 5 inches, half-lug stainless steel
• Barrel twist: 1 in 20 inches, right-hand
• Cylinder: Unfluted stainless steel
• Frame finish: Brushed stainless steel
• Grips: Smooth walnut
• Sights: Gold bead front sight, fully adjustable rear sight
• Weight: 38 ounces
• Overall length: 10.5 inches
• Safety: Transfer bar mechanism

Special Features

• The unfluted 5-shot cylinder provides generous cylinder wall thickness, giving the frame the strength to handle full-power .44 Special loads including heavy cast-lead bullets.
• The half-lug barrel design keeps weight balanced toward the front without the added mass of a full underlug, making the revolver comfortable during extended carry.
• The gold bead front sight paired with a fully adjustable rear sight delivers a clean, high-visibility sight picture for both target shooting and hunting applications.
• Ruger's triple-locking cylinder engages the crane, front, and rear of the cylinder simultaneously, providing consistent alignment with each shot.
• The patented transfer bar mechanism prevents the hammer from contacting the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pressed, providing passive drop safety without a manual safety lever.
• Smooth walnut grips give the shooter a traditional, hand-filling feel and fit a wide range of hand sizes without requiring aftermarket replacements.

Practical Benefits

• The 5-inch barrel gives you a longer sight radius compared to the 3-inch variant, which translates directly to more precise shot placement at hunting distances.
• This revolver handles the full range of .44 Special factory loads, from light cowboy-action rounds to full-power 240 and 255 grain hard-cast hunting loads.
• The stainless steel construction handles weather, humidity, and field conditions without special maintenance between outings.
• At 38 ounces with a 10.5-inch overall length, the Ruger GP100 in .44 Special balances well in the hand for holster carry in the field or at the range.
• Whether you are hunting deer-sized game with a handgun, shooting at steel targets, or adding a capable big-bore revolver to your collection, this platform delivers the accuracy and durability to match.
• If you are a handgun hunter or a serious revolver shooter looking for a medium-frame big-bore that handles premium loads without compromise, the GP100 (1794) gives your shooting the foundation it deserves.

The Ruger GP100 (1794) chambered in .44 Special is a proven platform and a solid fit for handgun hunters and revolver enthusiasts who demand dependable performance from a big-bore wheelgun.