CAnnoneer
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What do you guys think of the Redhawk series? Are they as good as they look?
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fisherman66
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Wonderfully rugged. Highly endorsed. Many ammo manufactures use it as the test platform.
Wish I owned one, but I'll settle for the little brother GP100.
Wish I owned one, but I'll settle for the little brother GP100.
A beast with the factory wood grips but entirely controllable with the rubbers most people put on them.
Five rounds of these heavy loads was just fine but a couple of strings later, my hand was burst open. Rubber Pachymeyrs arn't pretty, but they do tame the recoil completely.
Five rounds of these heavy loads was just fine but a couple of strings later, my hand was burst open. Rubber Pachymeyrs arn't pretty, but they do tame the recoil completely.
Sergeant Sabre
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Question: Redhawk?
Answer: Yes.
Answer: Yes.
MachIVshooter
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Redhawk=excellent
Super Redhawk=even better!
Love my SRH .454.
Super Redhawk=even better!
Love my SRH .454.
Stainz
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A realist's review of the 5.5" SS .45 Redhawk:
I had the 7.5" .454 SRH for years when I bought my .45 RH. The RH groups better with .45 Colt loads from 800-1200 fps at 25 & 50 yd with open sights. Additionally, it looks more traditional. The .45 Colt version has an ejector star that will sometimes slip past the small .45 Colt rims - be careful unloading. The trigger of the SRH was far better, the l o n g pull of the RH, due to it's one sprin operation, feeling a bit weird in comparison. Still, I traded away my old friend, the .454 SRH, electing to keep the RH.
Of course, a better normal load launcher is still to be found in the S&W 625 Mountain Gun in that chambering. I'll keep my 625MG a lot longer... but that .45 RH, as a range-mate said last year, is '... just a neat, big, old gun!'.
If I wanted a .44 Magnum more stout than my 6" h-l 629, I'd go ahead and opt for the 7.5" SRH in .44 M.
Stainz
I had the 7.5" .454 SRH for years when I bought my .45 RH. The RH groups better with .45 Colt loads from 800-1200 fps at 25 & 50 yd with open sights. Additionally, it looks more traditional. The .45 Colt version has an ejector star that will sometimes slip past the small .45 Colt rims - be careful unloading. The trigger of the SRH was far better, the l o n g pull of the RH, due to it's one sprin operation, feeling a bit weird in comparison. Still, I traded away my old friend, the .454 SRH, electing to keep the RH.
Of course, a better normal load launcher is still to be found in the S&W 625 Mountain Gun in that chambering. I'll keep my 625MG a lot longer... but that .45 RH, as a range-mate said last year, is '... just a neat, big, old gun!'.
If I wanted a .44 Magnum more stout than my 6" h-l 629, I'd go ahead and opt for the 7.5" SRH in .44 M.
Stainz
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Hell-for-stout.I second the need for aftermarket stocks.
They are overshadowed by the Model (6)29 S&W & the Super Redhawk.
I'm keeping my eyes peeled for .357,.41,& .45LC versions to complement my .44.
They are overshadowed by the Model (6)29 S&W & the Super Redhawk.
I'm keeping my eyes peeled for .357,.41,& .45LC versions to complement my .44.
.357 Redhawk!
I really like my .357 Redhawk! The fact that this gun is considered to be too big for the .357 magnum caliber, is one of the major reasons that I enjoy this revolver so much(As it is a "Pussycat" to shoot!)and, it is stronger than a tank!
I really like my .357 Redhawk! The fact that this gun is considered to be too big for the .357 magnum caliber, is one of the major reasons that I enjoy this revolver so much(As it is a "Pussycat" to shoot!)and, it is stronger than a tank!
HogRider
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Another Redhawk thread? Oh well here I go again -->
P. Plainsman
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All Ruger revolvers are good gear. The 5.5" barrel Redhawk is the only Ruger .44 double action that's really packable as a sidearm. The newer Super Redhawk is a superior design to the Redhawk in several respects (nicer trigger, better factory grip design, better aftermarket grip options) but the SRH is a big, unwieldy mother, with a minimum barrel length of 7.5".
The regular Redhawk competes with the S&W 629 in the role of a wilderness sidearm. The Redhawk's edge is for people who want a packable gun that they can shoot seriously hardcore .44 Magnum loads in -- the 300 gr + hard cast ammunition from folks like Garrett, Grizzly, Cor-Bon and Buffalo Bore. Ouch. But for some folks it's just the ticket.
PS: Hogrider, that is a mighty sweet trio.
The regular Redhawk competes with the S&W 629 in the role of a wilderness sidearm. The Redhawk's edge is for people who want a packable gun that they can shoot seriously hardcore .44 Magnum loads in -- the 300 gr + hard cast ammunition from folks like Garrett, Grizzly, Cor-Bon and Buffalo Bore. Ouch. But for some folks it's just the ticket.
PS: Hogrider, that is a mighty sweet trio.
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Love it, I bought one two weeks ago,started on the first box of 50 and thought ,boy this could get expensive. I shot mostly s/a and thought the action on the trigger was great( ive read complaint on the trigger before) I would recomend some good after market grips though. Like I said the first 50 were great with the factory grips but at about 70 or so it started really wearing on the hand (but I was shooting other handguns also) but all in all it was a hoot to shoot,my new favorite.
seeker_two
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Redhawk: One of the best DA sixguns Ruger makes, esp. in the packable 5.5" bbl.
Super Redhawks are stronger & a little easier to shoot, but the extra weight that makes that possible makes toting one a little less pleasurable.
Now, if you spend the extra money, you can make it even better....
Bowen Classic Arms...
Super Redhawks are stronger & a little easier to shoot, but the extra weight that makes that possible makes toting one a little less pleasurable.
Now, if you spend the extra money, you can make it even better....
Bowen Classic Arms...
ACP230
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I have two .41 Magnum Redhawks. One's a seven and a half inch stainless steel gun and the other is a 5.5 inch blued revolver.
The stainless gun still has the original wood stocks. The blued job has Pachs.
They are both nice, but I like my Smith .41s better, unless I plan to shoot real heavy loads.
The stainless gun still has the original wood stocks. The blued job has Pachs.
They are both nice, but I like my Smith .41s better, unless I plan to shoot real heavy loads.
gunfan
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About the Redhawk...
All I can bring myself to say, is they are the, "Bull-Of-The-Woods" when it comes to strength, accuracy and intrinsic hunting capabilities!
Redhawk= One of the best!
Does that answer your question?
Scott
All I can bring myself to say, is they are the, "Bull-Of-The-Woods" when it comes to strength, accuracy and intrinsic hunting capabilities!
Redhawk= One of the best!
Does that answer your question?
Scott
fastbolt
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Nice group of Rugers HogRider.
Good, rugged, reliable and affordable revolvers ...
I had to send mine back to Ruger for a problem with the hammer/trigger, and they not only repaired the problem I complained about, but replaced a couple of other parts ... free of charge. Good folks.
I've always liked Ruger handguns.
I had the grip frame of my 5 1/2" barreled .44 Redhawk rounded to better fit my hand. It shoots better than my S&W 6 1/2" barreled 629-4 Classic, and the S&W has been MagNaPorted and fitted with a brass bead front sight. I have a V-notch rear/brass bead front sight combo somewhere around here for my RH, but I haven't seen it for a long time.
I'll admit to being somewhat interested in the new Ruger Alaskan, just because it's something I've always thought Ruger ought to build ... but I also liked the short-barreled S&W .500 magnum I fired recently, too.
Good, rugged, reliable and affordable revolvers ...
I had to send mine back to Ruger for a problem with the hammer/trigger, and they not only repaired the problem I complained about, but replaced a couple of other parts ... free of charge. Good folks.
I've always liked Ruger handguns.
I had the grip frame of my 5 1/2" barreled .44 Redhawk rounded to better fit my hand. It shoots better than my S&W 6 1/2" barreled 629-4 Classic, and the S&W has been MagNaPorted and fitted with a brass bead front sight. I have a V-notch rear/brass bead front sight combo somewhere around here for my RH, but I haven't seen it for a long time.
I'll admit to being somewhat interested in the new Ruger Alaskan, just because it's something I've always thought Ruger ought to build ... but I also liked the short-barreled S&W .500 magnum I fired recently, too.
Stainz
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A sad .45 RH story. A friend of mine and I each ordered a 5.5" SS .45 RH a year ago last March. Mine went back in two days due to casting flaws. Mine came back in super shape - a real keeper. His went back a few days later - they replaced it, as the frame was warped! two for two isn't too swift - but we both still love the beasts.
In the .44 Magnum vein... I just bought my first 'true' .44M S&W - a new 629-6 6" half lug, a big brother for my 629MG, from which I shoot mainly .44 Specials. Tuesday will mark it's fourth week of ownership - and it's third week 'back home', in MA. I never have had to send a new S&W back for QC, etc - until now.
Re the Redhawk/Super Redhawk. Yep, their is a huge difference in size and mass... according to their literature, the 7.5" RH in .44 Magnum weighs in at 54 oz, while the SRH is 53 oz - actually, it is lighter! Of course, the 5.5" RH is 49 oz, while my 6" 629 half-lug weighs 45.5oz. Recall that the S&W's are heat treated forged parts, the Rugers are cast - they must be bigger to have the same strength.
Still, in the 5.5" .45 RH, one had a real treat, sadly gone from the marketplace. For a 7.5" .45, one could accept less-than-stellar accuracy and go for the slicker triggered .454 SRH. Yeah, my usually very-biased opinion...
Stainz
Stainz
In the .44 Magnum vein... I just bought my first 'true' .44M S&W - a new 629-6 6" half lug, a big brother for my 629MG, from which I shoot mainly .44 Specials. Tuesday will mark it's fourth week of ownership - and it's third week 'back home', in MA. I never have had to send a new S&W back for QC, etc - until now.
Re the Redhawk/Super Redhawk. Yep, their is a huge difference in size and mass... according to their literature, the 7.5" RH in .44 Magnum weighs in at 54 oz, while the SRH is 53 oz - actually, it is lighter! Of course, the 5.5" RH is 49 oz, while my 6" 629 half-lug weighs 45.5oz. Recall that the S&W's are heat treated forged parts, the Rugers are cast - they must be bigger to have the same strength.
Still, in the 5.5" .45 RH, one had a real treat, sadly gone from the marketplace. For a 7.5" .45, one could accept less-than-stellar accuracy and go for the slicker triggered .454 SRH. Yeah, my usually very-biased opinion...
Stainz
Stainz
Ruger Redhawk
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I had three Redhawks. I still have a 5.5" 357 and a 7.5 44mag. Stupidly I traded a 7.5" 41 mag off.They are all great shooters. Will handle anything you feed them. My 44 did have to go back to Newport NH.It was probably over ten years old at the time. It would shoot way left with the rear sight all the way to the right.Ruger basically rebuilt the gun. New barrel, cylinder, crane and misc internal parts.All at no charge.Ruger does stand behind their products no matter how long you've owned it.Ruger like any other company will let a bad one slip through on occasions.I had a SRH 454 Casull with a bad frame. Ruger replaced it. You won't go wrong with a Redhawk.
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Ruger Redhawk
I cannot find a decent set of rubber grips for the Redhawk that fits my hand and does NOT have finger grooves. I hate finger grooves.
And yes, the Redhawk is stout in .44 magnum with heavy loads and wood grips.
Great gun though, just wish a company made rubber grips without those dumn finger-grooves.
And yes, the Redhawk is stout in .44 magnum with heavy loads and wood grips.
Great gun though, just wish a company made rubber grips without those dumn finger-grooves.
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Surefire, Pachmayr has non finger grooved grips for the Redhawk's.I have a Midsouth catalog I'm looking at.The Presentation grip order#010-03140 16.55 and the Gripper Declerator.Order#010-05058. Right under it has the Gripper w/finger grooves. I think it would be safe to say the Gripper Decelerator is without the grooves.
www.midsouthshooterssupply.com I would suggest calling Pachmayr before ordering making sure.. 1-800-423-9704
Ruger Redhawk
www.midsouthshooterssupply.com I would suggest calling Pachmayr before ordering making sure.. 1-800-423-9704
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