No more Target Gray finish on Super Redhawk 454 & 480's ?

[fz4vgq]

I searched but didn't see it talked about anywhere. I've been away from the gun world for a few years now due to work & family obligations. When did Ruger drop the Target Gray finish on these?

Thanks,
Fz

 

[mustang99]

About 2 or 3 years ago.

 

[fz4vgq]

Thanks Mustang.

 

[Bob R]

Seems like most buyers like the pretty Stainless Steel Finish much better than the Dull Target Grey Finish.

I am a handgun hunter. I operate pretty much at bow hunting range. I do not need a shiney handgun. I really like my Target Grey 480 SRH. My 35 Bullberry Contender thinks it sucks however. The Contender has not been in the woods since I started hunting with the 480 Ruger.

I guess you could always put a Rattle Can Finish on the new SRH with Krylon Camo paint. It works. I shoot in tactical rifle matches, and varmint hunt. I have not put a trick Hi Dollar Finish on a rifle in years.
I painted my Tactical 308 Barreled Action, Accuracy International Stock, and 6.5 -20 (Premier Reticle) Leupold Scope probably close to 10 years ago, and I have never even touched it up. Man it is hard to spray paint a $1,000 Leupold Scope. The last couple rifles I have had built I just sprayed the barrels with Krylon Camo in Black. I am a firm believer in the Rattle Can Finish. I would not have a problem putting a camo job on a Super RedHawk Hunting Handgun.

Bob

 

[rob-c]

Seems like most buyers like the pretty Stainless Steel Finish much better than the Dull Target Grey Finish.

I am a handgun hunter. I operate pretty much at bow hunting range. I do not need a shiney handgun. I really like my Target Grey 480 SRH. My 35 Bullberry Contender thinks it sucks however. The Contender has not been in the woods since I started hunting with the 480 Ruger.

I guess you could always put a Rattle Can Finish on the new SRH with Krylon Camo paint. It works. I shoot in tactical rifle matches, and varmint hunt. I have not put a trick Hi Dollar Finish on a rifle in years.
I painted my Tactical 308 Barreled Action, Accuracy International Stock, and 6.5 -20 (Premier Reticle) Leupold Scope probably close to 10 years ago, and I have never even touched it up. Man it is hard to spray paint a $1,000 Leupold Scope. The last couple rifles I have had built I just sprayed the barrels with Krylon Camo in Black. I am a firm believer in the Rattle Can Finish. I would not have a problem putting a camo job on a Super RedHawk Hunting Handgun.

Bob

I am with you about not having a shiny gun. but I would send it and have it dipped in real tree or mossy oak.

 

[woodman39]

Man it is hard to spray paint a $1,000 Leupold Scope. Bob

I don't think I could do it.

 

[Rafsob]

I don't like the shinny finish in the woods. Sticks out too much.

This is my working gun!!!

 

[Jayhawkhuntclub]

If the shiny finish bothered me while hunting (which it doesn't) I'd buy some camo tape. You could tape everything but the cylinder. I certainly wouldn't use spray paint. Bead blasting would be a better option. This guy didn't mind the shine. But certainly there are situations (if the light was just right) where it could make a difference.

 

[woodman39]

But certainly there are situations (if the light was just right) where it could make a difference.

The light will make a big difference.
I was hunting with a friend one day and he was walking along a fenceline with his rifle slung over his shoulder. The rifle had a bright blue finish and when he turned just right the reflection off the barrel was like a spot light. I was sitting on a hill about 200 yards away and I was amazed at how bright the reflection was.