Ruger GP100 Jeff Quinn Memorial .44 Special, Lipsey's Exclusive, 4.2 in, High-Polish Blue, 5-Shot Unfluted
This Ruger GP100 Jeff Quinn Memorial edition is a Lipsey's Exclusive limited run of 500 units from 2021, built to honor firearms writer and reviewer Jeff Quinn. It features a high-polish blued finish, a 4.2 in half-lug barrel, and a 5-shot unfluted cylinder chambered in .44 Special. The commemorative JQ-prefix serial numbering and factory-engraved walnut grip with Jeff Quinn's portrait and signature set this revolver apart for buyers and collectors alike.
Produced in collaboration with Lipsey's, this edition directed proceeds to Bikers Who Care. It retains the GP100's DA/SA action with a polished stainless smooth-face trigger and checkered stainless hammer, plus fully adjustable iron sights with a ramped interchangeable gold bead front. Grips are engraved, and the overall presentation is purpose-built and distinctive.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in great shape overall. Surfaces show a few minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes consistent with light handling.
What's Included
- Case: Ruger factory cardboard box
- Grip: Ruger GP100 full-size rubber grip with snakeskin texture and rosewood snakeskin insert; includes locator pin; not installed
This Jeff Quinn Memorial GP100 stands out with a limited run of 500 units and JQ-prefix serial numbering specific to the commemorative series. The factory one-piece smooth walnut grip is laser-engraved with Jeff Quinn's portrait and signature, providing a direct visual link to the man it honors.
The revolver is built on Ruger's alloy steel GP100 platform with a high-polish blued finish applied to the frame, cylinder, and receiver. A 4.2 in half-lug barrel balances carry and shootability, while the unfluted 5-shot cylinder underscores the model's dedicated .44 Special chambering.
Sight regulation and visibility are addressed with a fully adjustable rear sight and an interchangeable ramped gold bead front. Inside the barrel, a 1:20 RH twist supports .44 Special loads, and the bore condition reflects careful prior handling.
Controls and working surfaces include a polished stainless, smooth-face trigger and a polished stainless hammer with a checkered spur for confident manipulation. Made in the USA, this Lipsey's collaboration also supported Bikers Who Care, adding documented context to the model's commemorative purpose.