chet15
Hawkeye
What is the earliest serial number anybody can report on this one?
I need to document that so it can go in the Ruger Reference.
Chet15
I need to document that so it can go in the Ruger Reference.
Chet15
New Redhawk in .41 Magnum
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steve8261948
Single-Sixer
Groo said:Groo hereChiefTJS said:I'm truly at a loss for why there was no hype and fanfare for this new addition to the 4.2" Redhawk family but I guess it befits the neglect that the .41 Magnum has always received. I for one am quite pleased with mine and had the pleasure of putting a few rounds down range this morning with it. I've had both .44 Mag and .45 Colt versions of the short Redhawk and while both were very good guns I always thought the .41 Mag would be just right. My wife may not think it possible, but I think I'm right.
The unfortunate thing is that none of these are available at present but I imagine more will trickle in. Our own "acrylictnk" (Mike) was lucky enough to snag the entire first shipment from Davidson's and promptly sold them all. I had the dumb luck to get the first one. Pretty much looks and shoots exactly like the other two I've owned with the exception that this one has the warning label on the bottom of the barrel and has the quick change front sight like the GP-100. Both are welcome changes for me and may have been around a while since I haven't looked at them for a couple years. A little load development and trigger time should have this one shooting as good as all other .41's I've owned which is superb.
Sorry for the crap picture but at least it proves they exist.
As this is a Davison special Is it a round but frame???
If so ---- GROO WANT BADDDDDDDDDDD...
Biggest mistake S&W ever made was going to round butt N frame revolvers. My only hangup with Rugers new .41 is it comes with those ugly rubber grips and not the original walnut stocks.
Steve
steve8261948
Single-Sixer
How and where did you find or get a NRA official trigger weighing device to weigh in ounces? I've been a range officer in many local matches and never seen such a device. Always in pounds(with half and quarter pounds also) not ounces. Are these legal in matches?ko41 said:
Steve
I'm giving serious consideration to getting one of these. I had a couple questions though, for anyone with experience with the .41 mag caliber --
1.) Is flame-cutting and forcing cone erosion a problem in the .41 mag with 210 grain bullets, the way light bullets in .357 magnums are?
2.) How would you rate recoil in the 4 inch 41 mag Redhawk? Would you say it is equal to, or lesser than, a 44 mag of similar make and configuration? (I shoot my 6-inch barrel Super Redhawk .480 pretty regularly, so I'm not particularly recoil-sensitive)
3.) Would you consider W296 to be too hot a powder to reload 210 grain rounds with?
1.) Is flame-cutting and forcing cone erosion a problem in the .41 mag with 210 grain bullets, the way light bullets in .357 magnums are?
2.) How would you rate recoil in the 4 inch 41 mag Redhawk? Would you say it is equal to, or lesser than, a 44 mag of similar make and configuration? (I shoot my 6-inch barrel Super Redhawk .480 pretty regularly, so I'm not particularly recoil-sensitive)
3.) Would you consider W296 to be too hot a powder to reload 210 grain rounds with?
If one wants full power loads with jacketed 210 bullets, H110 and WW296 have been the go to powders for the .41 since their introduction. Since they are ball powders, magnum primers are usually recommended. Of late, I've been loading Alliant MP 300, which according to the available date, gives a slight velocity advantage. BTW, 296 and H110 are the same powder, according to Hodgdon, the manufacturer. Bob!! 
bigbill
Single-Sixer
Is flame cutting in the chambers on the front side of the cylinder chambers normal on the early 5 1/2" redhawks in 41mag?
I know with the s&w N Frames the hotter loads using 296 powder has the potential of flame cutting.
I switched to using 2400 powder decades ago for jacketed bullets and unique for lead cast.
I know with the s&w N Frames the hotter loads using 296 powder has the potential of flame cutting.
I switched to using 2400 powder decades ago for jacketed bullets and unique for lead cast.
Jimbo357mag
Hawkeye
I don't think 'flame cutting' or what would properly be called 'erosion' on the front of the chambers, the barrel face and forcing cone and the top strap has happened seriously with any Redhawk except those that are well used in like 'silhouette' competition. Slow powders like H-110 and Li'll Gun with light bullets at max loads will contribute to normal erosion.bigbill said:
Don Lovel
Hunter
Anyone shot 175gr Winchester Silvertips out of one yet?
smith1961
Blackhawk
Ya ! Wicked Pissah!
NOW CAN WE HAVE A .41 mag VAQUERO!?!?!?!?!
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NOW CAN WE HAVE A .41 mag VAQUERO!?!?!?!?!
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