Ruger GP100 Match Champion
Sturm, Ruger & Co. · Revolver · In Production · 2014
Also known as: GP100 Match Champion, GP-100 Match Champion, Ruger Model 1755
Overview
The Ruger GP100 Match Champion is a competition-oriented double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Introduced in 2014, it builds on the rugged GP100 platform with a 4.2-inch slab-sided half-lug barrel featuring an 11-degree target crown, a contoured six-round cylinder, a fiber-optic front sight, an adjustable rear sight, and a custom Hogue stippled hardwood grip. Built entirely of satin stainless steel and tuned for IDPA-style competition, it balances match-grade accuracy with everyday durability and self-defense capability.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1077 g (38.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 241 mm (9.49") |
| Barrel Length | 107 mm (4.21") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 784 J (578 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 476 mm (18.74") |
| Number of Grooves | 5 |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | Hardwood |
| Finish | Satin Stainless |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Hammer Block
- Features: Half Lug Barrel, 11 Degree Target Crown, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Contoured Cylinder, Hogue Stippled Hardwood Grip
Base model
Production
Production years: 2014-present
Part of the broader GP100 family in continuous production since 1985.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Notes
The Match Champion was developed in collaboration with the Ruger Custom Shop concept for action shooting. Later revisions and a 10mm Auto chambering were added to the Match Champion line, but the .357 Magnum (model 1755) remains the flagship.
Background
The GP100 line was introduced in 1985 as Ruger's heavy-duty .357 Magnum successor to the Security-Six, engineered to withstand a steady diet of full-power magnum loads. The Match Champion adapted that proven workhorse into a competition revolver, pairing its bank-vault frame with handling and accuracy features sought by action-shooting competitors.