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ruger redhawk
The Ruger Redhawk is a DA/SA, large-frame revolver that was first introduced in 1979 by Sturm, Ruger & Company. Made from high-grade steel, it is available in a stainless steel finish. The Redhawk is reinforced to handle extra stress, making it very popular for use by handloaders as it is able to handle both .45 Colt and .44 Magnum loads. In addition, the cylinder itself is longer than most competitors', allowing ammunition to be loaded to a longer overall length. This allows for either increased powder capacity, heavier (and therefore longer) bullets without compromising the powder load, or a combination of both. Custom ammunition manufacturers even have loads made specifically for Ruger revolvers that cannot fit in shorter chambers or revolvers of weaker construction (such as the Smith & Wesson Model 29). This makes the Redhawk popular as a bear defense gun among hunters and trappers.
Hello Fellow NW Firearm Members,
I am seeking a 44 Magnum Revolver, and I am interested in finding the following characteristics:
- Ruger, Smith and Wesson or Taurus
- 4" to 6"
- 5 to 7 rounds
- Single action/Double action
- Ruger Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Alaskan (I know it's 2.5")
- S&W 629 or...
You know it's the worst/sucks thing about being an adult? You can get really cool toys, and then The pride and joy that you call your crotch goblin decides that the plumbing in your house doesn't work that great and should be experimented on with the most bulky of objects.
So here we are...
I have gotten some great advice on this forum, so here we go again ...
A few years back I picked up a very nice Ruger GP100, Standard Model 1715 w/ a 3" bbl. It's a great revolver, well-built and reliable. However, sight upgrades are hard to come by without extensive and costly customization...