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Ruger GP100 4.2" vs Smith & Wesson Governor

Ruger GP100 4.2"

DA/SA Full-Sized Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum
vs

Smith & Wesson Governor

DA/SA Z-Frame Revolver Chambered in 45 Colt, .410 Bore, 45 ACP

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
GP100 4.2" 9.5 in 5.7 in 1.56 in 40 oz
Governor 8.5 in 5.5 in 1.75 in 30.3 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
GP100 4.2" 4.2 in DA/SA ruger.com
Governor 2.75 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com

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