Ruger Redhawk .45acp/.45 colt

[TexasPatriot.308]

I got a couple 1911s one being the Ruger SR1911 with 5" barrel, also got couple .45 colt revolvers I load with Plus P ammo for hogs and love it, I am considering the new Ruger Redhawk convertible in .45 acp/.45 colt, it comes in a 4.2" barrel. What are the ballistic comparisons between a .45 acp in a auto configuration as opposed to a .45 acp revolver? Just wondering if it is worth the money to try one.

 

[righteoushoot]

O...M...G!!! I want one!!!

 

[Vern Humphrey]

The differences between .45 ACP in a revolver and in an automatic are small -- you'd probably have to fire quite a collection of guns before you had a statistically significant sample to tell if any observed differences were due to the design of the gun, as opposed to sample to sample variation,

 

[StrawHat]

The biggest difference, to me, is that a self loader tends to fling brass around. A revolver dumps it neatly at my feet.

I have 4 double action revolvers chambered for the 45 ACP cartridge. All of them are S&W. Accurate, dependable and easily carried. Not a fan of Ruger.

Kevin

 

[Vern Humphrey]

The biggest difference, to me, is that a self loader tends to fling brass around. A revolver dumps it neatly at my feet.

Perfectly true -- which is why I practice with my M1911s in a controlled environment, preferably an indoor range. But when on horseback or hiking, I take my Colt New Service in .45 Colt.

 

[huntsman]

I am considering the new Ruger Redhawk convertible in .45 acp/.45 colt, it comes in a 4.2" barrel.

I don't believe that gun is a "convertible" in the sense it's uses the same cylinder for both cartridges.

 

[P5 Guy]

A Ruger RedHawk or SRH dedicated to 45acp would be the bomb.
Shorten the cylinder so there isn't that gap with no rifling and nice tight throat and forcing cone.

 

[MCMXI]

I don't believe that gun is a "convertible" in the sense it's uses the same cylinder for both cartridges.

Correct. This model uses moon clips for .45 Auto (.45 ACP). I have the .45 Colt version of this revolver and it's excellent. I also have a pair of Blackhawks that are .45 Colt/.45 Auto convertibles with a cylinder for each ... also excellent.

 

[StrawHat]

Correct. This model uses moon clips for .45 Auto (.45 ACP). I have the .45 Colt version of this revolver and it's excellent. I also have a pair of Blackhawks that are .45 Colt/.45 Auto convertibles with a cylinder for each ... also excellent.

I wonder if Ruger could retrofit your revolver with the new cylinder? If not, and you want the capability to fire ACP, there are a couple of gunsmith that offer the service.

Kevin

 

[eldon519]

The one I saw had a rounded butt. Not sure if that might make it hard to find replacement grips or not. I'm also not sure I'd want that on a gun as front-heavy as a Redhawk.

 

[MagnumDweeb]

If I could get a deal on a Ruger Redhawk .45 LC in 4" then I'd send it off to a gunsmith to get it cut for moonclips. The few folks who have done this and talked about it on the internet have reported happy results.

 

[mooosie]

Aren't 45 Acp and 45 colt bullets different diameter!

 

[Vern Humphrey]

Nope. The standard for .45 Colt years ago was .454, but nowadays both cartridges use a .451 bullet.

 

[1KPerDay]

For any interested, Jeff Quinn just posted his review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsyOSvZIF6E

Very tempted...

 

[243winxb]

Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt & .45 ACP

I think i skipped one.

Note the misfire at 55 seconds into the video. Last shot of the 6 rounds didnt go off shooting the ACP double action. http://outdoorchannel.com/article.aspx?id=31439 I wanted one, till i seen it.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

Mine has never misfired, I couldn't be happier. Well yes I guess maybe I could. Ruger needs to make a 4inch 454 with this conversion, as I am not fond of the Super Redhawk.

I emailed Ruger and called them about this idea almost 6 months ago. With nothing on the horizon I decided to do my own on the 454 Alaskan, which I have rebranded the 454 Alaskan Triple Threat. The documented conversion can be seen here http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=4551

It is more than a Triple Threat, capable of firing all of the ammunition below. But you have to admit Tripe Threat as a certain ring to it.
45ACP
45S&W Schofield
45Colt
45WinMag
454Casull

 

[MCMXI]

In addition to the revolvers listed above I also have an Alaskan in .454 Casull but have no interest in having it modified to shoot .45 ACP. The .454 Casull and. 45 Colt options do everything I need, and do it better than the .45 ACP.