CraigC
Sixgun Nut
My Dan Wesson .445 is just as heavy and it is definitely noticeable.
people consider the ~20oz difference between a 7.5" Redhawk
I'm a 17 year 180 lb weight class powerlifter (I even said to hell with the 6-pack and went in the 198lb class 9 years ago but heartburn and lack of energy convinced me to cut back down). I understand what a 1/2 lb can do believe me. I've been buried in every major lift by a single 2.5 lb weight many times. But when shooting I cant notice the weight on the 460 as much in hand as anyone would think. Idk. Maybe the barrel itself is lighter while most of the weight is the grip frame and the cylinder. Maybe its largely in the grip. Idk. All my Smith's have x-frame rubber grips even my 44s and my rugers have the factory wood. I'm sure it's a balance thing as the scale doesnt lie and I did weigh them. I was also surprised that the redhawk was that much lighter than the blackhawk. On the hip it's slightly worse but my hips aren't exactly in tip top shape anymore anyway. Hence the switch to the 329 or my 10mms for the last many seasons.Ah yep. I'm a fairly strong dude, but that weight difference would be pretty noticeable on the hip, and in the hand.
Bigger holes, it weighs less. The .480 is the lightest of them all.The 454 super redhawk likely weighs more than my standard 44 too.
Bigger holes, it weighs less.
I've only messed with a 44 and a 480.
Doesnt the super weigh more than my standard redhawk?
That blued redhawk of yours is a beauty.That's surprising. I knew the frame wasnt wider but I figured the extension was heavier by a few oz. Makes me wonder why they still make the regular model. Especially since they killed the blued model. I hate to carry the one I pictured much anymore in the woods.
That blued redhawk of yours is a beauty
Main reason I didn't include FA in the poll, just too darned expensive for me...
Maybe you were part of the X frame design team Seriously, th .44 Mag Redhawk you
For the 454 though I personally believe the 460 to be the best platform if you can handle the physical size.
Ah yup. Buy the sized gun you need to shoot the cartridge you want to shoot. It’ll be a better experience.Personally I don’t think any .460 makes for a good .454. Way too much unnecessary bulk for the shorter .454 round. That and I have yet to meet a .460 that shoots the shorter cases rounds well. Nope the .460 makes for a great .460. If you are not going to take advantage of its superior velocity potential, there is no point lugging around a 4-5 lb. revolver. JMHO.
Ive always wanted a FA. But I've read they are SO well made,so tight and have such small tolerances that it does not take much build up to tie them up . Even Hickock45 had this issue with his FA locking up up his video due to build up. Idk how common this is and I understand it may be unavoidable with such a nice tight revolver. So BFR gets my vote. Seems to have alot of fan fare and built really well. I don't remeber hearing any bad about them other than they don't have the nicest balance, but that's personal opinions.
The SRH is nice to ,my brother has one and it's really not that bad with the 454. Grant it we were shooting 265gr Winchester ammo that supposed to go 1700 fps, so recoil isn't as bad as the heavy for caliber stuff. However he has the rubber/wood grip on it. I have him a hogue tamer grip to try to help his grip consistentcy and I think that will further reduce recoil do to the big fat sorbathal blob built into the grip.