The Original Redhawk. 357 showed today

[357smallbore]

Well here it is. My 1984 Ruger Redhawk.
This is one fine (heavy) handgun
Picked it up from my FFL, this weekend is shooting day with it. 20 plus years and my Grail gun is here.

 

[tominboise]

Enjoy that bad boy. I looked at one in a gun store in Anchorage Alaska in about 1988. I should have bought it.

 

[Bush Pilot]

Nice gun, we'll need a range report.

 

[TTv2]

Would be nice if Ruger would offer the 7.5" long barrels for the Redhawk in the non .44 calibers. They seem to have shifted to making the barrels shorter, especially for .357, as that and the 8rd capacity increases the appeal for conceal carry.

 

[357 Terms]

Nice find!
Definitely one of the more unique platforms in the history of the 357.

 

[Anchorite]

She’s beautiful. Congratulations and enjoy.

 

[mavracer]

Every time I see a 357 Redhawk cylinder I gotta wonder just what it'd take for pressure.

 

[Southerner up North]

Congratulations. Nice pistol

 

[GRIZ22]

My 44 Redhawk I bought new in 1985. $305. Has digested 1000s of rounds and ready for thousands more.

 

[Riomouse911]

That Redhawk .357 cylinder reminds me of Shelby Slot mag wheels from the 1970’s. So much metal around those holes!

Enjoy shooting that hoss of a .357 and be sure to let us know how it shoots when you get a chance. Oh, and congratulations again on filling that long-empty void in your gun collection.

Stay safe.

 

[cfullgraf]

I can see a 357 Magnum Redhawk is like a S&W Model 27 357 Magnum revolver.

I have a 45 Colt Redhawk because I like the 45 Colt cartridge but the Rugers just look frumpy to me. That is not to say they are not good revolvers, just frumpy.

It is a "beauty in the eye of the beholder" thing.

Enjoy the 357 mag Redhawk. It will serve you well.

 

[357smallbore]

That Redhawk .357 cylinder reminds me of Shelby Slot mag wheels from the 1970’s. So much metal around those holes!View attachment 1180314

Enjoy shooting that hoss of a .357 and be sure to let us know how it shoots when you get a chance. Oh, and congratulations again on filling that long-empty void in your gun collection.

Stay safe.

Now thats funny

 

[BBarn]

Their recoil is easy on the shooter, but heavy to hold (for a 357). Fun none-the-less.

 

[41 Mag]

That is the lsst of the major calibers that I don't have. I have the 41, 44, and 45C. Of the three the 41 has the most miles toted, and a toss up between ot and the 44 for number of rounds fired.

One of these days I'll add the 357, just have had other things ahead of it. Great addition, it will last several lifetimes.

 

[Rock185]

Now that's what I'd call a really HEAVY DUTY .357! Makes my N-Frame Smith .357 look wimpy

 

[highlander 5]

I stumbled on one 7.5 " barrel some 35 years ago and since put some stout loads thru it,when you use your six rounds it will make a dandy club.