Ruger .44 magnums
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I've had a Super Blackhawk Bisley, a Super Blackhawk Hunter, a 7.5" Redhawk, a 5" Redhawk, and a 4" custom Redhawk, but all gone away. Also sold a 9.5" and 7.5" Super Redhawk. Also had a few Smith 44's.
I have a custom 5" Super Redhawk, a TC Contender 14" factory ported, and a CVA Scout 44 Rifle now. No plans on getting rid of these.
I have a custom 5" Super Redhawk, a TC Contender 14" factory ported, and a CVA Scout 44 Rifle now. No plans on getting rid of these.
cee_Kamp
Single-Sixer
I have a scoped Super Blackhawk Hunter, a Super Blackhawk 4 5/8" that I added a Hunter grip frame, and the most recent is a Redhawk Backpacker.
All three in .44 Magnum. I like all of them!
I dislike the standard Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk shorter barrel length grip frames, they are too small for my hand. (XR3 Red maybe?)
The standard (long, square back trigger guard) 7.5" barrel Dragoon grip frame bashes my finger.
The Hunter grip frame with the round trigger guard fits me nicely. (large hands, size 2XL gloves)
I added Hogue black Micarta grips on the scoped Hunter, they are much more comfortable when it's freezing outside compared to the OEM laminate.
The leather pictured below is Milt Sparks.
You can carry that Backpacker all day with a good reinforced gun belt and hardly know it's on your hip.
IMG_20220825_130341977_HDR by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr
IMG_20220825_130605243_HDR by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr
All three in .44 Magnum. I like all of them!
I dislike the standard Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk shorter barrel length grip frames, they are too small for my hand. (XR3 Red maybe?)
The standard (long, square back trigger guard) 7.5" barrel Dragoon grip frame bashes my finger.
The Hunter grip frame with the round trigger guard fits me nicely. (large hands, size 2XL gloves)
I added Hogue black Micarta grips on the scoped Hunter, they are much more comfortable when it's freezing outside compared to the OEM laminate.
The leather pictured below is Milt Sparks.
You can carry that Backpacker all day with a good reinforced gun belt and hardly know it's on your hip.
IMG_20220825_130341977_HDR by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr
IMG_20220825_130605243_HDR by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on FlickrMy first 44 Magnum was Redhawk, 7.5", stainless.
Then I had 357 Magnum Bisley. I liked the grip, but not so large revolver for 357 Magnum, so I sold it.
Next was 41 Magnum Bisley. I foolishly sold it expecting to get stainless one, and on the end having none. The best caliber, in the best revolver for somebody who likes to shoot a lot. For casual shooting, 210-220 grains at 1100-1200 fps, all day long, no hand tingling. For serous business, 265 grains LBT at 1100 fps, see "Revolver for handgun hunting, another view" https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/revolver-for-handgun-hunting-another-view.903836/ . I liked 41 Magnum Bisley so much, that for the time I had it, Redhawk was on the range just once.
And, I've got my first Bisley in 44 Magnum. Actually, while in Canada at that time, nobody imported stainless Bisley, so I waited for a right moment. It came when somebody was selling 45 Colt Vaquero, Bisley, stainless. I snapped it, and purchased brand new SBH 5.5" stainless. Sent both revolvers to a smith, and on the end, I've got 44 magnum Bisley, stainless, but with fluted cylinder, I prefer it over roll engraved:
The latest addition was #5 base pin (no set screw) and a new base pin latch from Belt Mountain.
Didn't plan another 44 Magnum, when suddenly, out of a blue, came blue Bisley with 7.5" barrel, for the price I just couldn't pass up.
Having two 44 Magnums with 7.5" barrel, and considering weight of Redhawk, I decided to sell it. Surprisingly, the buyer is a lady. She is serious shooter, shooting Manurhin M73, 38 Special (not 357 Magnum), SAO. Wish her more fun with Redhawk than I had.
Then I had 357 Magnum Bisley. I liked the grip, but not so large revolver for 357 Magnum, so I sold it.
Next was 41 Magnum Bisley. I foolishly sold it expecting to get stainless one, and on the end having none. The best caliber, in the best revolver for somebody who likes to shoot a lot. For casual shooting, 210-220 grains at 1100-1200 fps, all day long, no hand tingling. For serous business, 265 grains LBT at 1100 fps, see "Revolver for handgun hunting, another view" https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/revolver-for-handgun-hunting-another-view.903836/ . I liked 41 Magnum Bisley so much, that for the time I had it, Redhawk was on the range just once.
And, I've got my first Bisley in 44 Magnum. Actually, while in Canada at that time, nobody imported stainless Bisley, so I waited for a right moment. It came when somebody was selling 45 Colt Vaquero, Bisley, stainless. I snapped it, and purchased brand new SBH 5.5" stainless. Sent both revolvers to a smith, and on the end, I've got 44 magnum Bisley, stainless, but with fluted cylinder, I prefer it over roll engraved:
The latest addition was #5 base pin (no set screw) and a new base pin latch from Belt Mountain.
Didn't plan another 44 Magnum, when suddenly, out of a blue, came blue Bisley with 7.5" barrel, for the price I just couldn't pass up.
Having two 44 Magnums with 7.5" barrel, and considering weight of Redhawk, I decided to sell it. Surprisingly, the buyer is a lady. She is serious shooter, shooting Manurhin M73, 38 Special (not 357 Magnum), SAO. Wish her more fun with Redhawk than I had.
REB
Single-Sixer
My old model Super Blackhawk
OM SBH 7.5”
NM SBH 7.5”
Stainless SBH 10.5”
Vaquero .44 mag 4.62”
NM SBH 7.5”
Stainless SBH 10.5”
Vaquero .44 mag 4.62”
OP
Well that one is all you need
winchester348
Single-Sixer
My 44 mag story. When I was 15 I wanted to kill my first deer with a handgun. I saved and scrimped all summer and was going to buy a Super Blackhawk, really wanted a Redhawk but the $75-100 difference in the early 80s was big money, can't even fill my truck up now with that,Thanks Biden. ,. When it came time to order the gun my mother came up with the difference. I worked at a local gunshop owned by guy who became my father figure. He ordered the newest model that was milled for the scope rings. I don't think I was charged for the upgrade. a month before hunting season I had my most prized possession. A brand new Redhawk 7.5" stainless. Opening week of hunting season came and I had that gun in a Ranger camo holster worn cross draw. no deer opening week but a few weeks later either sex season came in and I killed a big doe with that gun. I still have that gun to day.....along with several other Redhawks. The other guys in the club not to be out done by a snot nosed kid all had them a Redhawk the next year. The one guy that ran the club had a 7.5 non scope model in 44 mag. Sadly he passed away 2 years ago and I ended up buying his gun out of the estate.
Ruger 44's will always have special place in my heart. When I pull it out of the safe it brings back many memories of hunting trips, camps and friends no longer with us,
Ruger 44's will always have special place in my heart. When I pull it out of the safe it brings back many memories of hunting trips, camps and friends no longer with us,
I only have one, too.
All my revolvers are S&W. I have owned Super Blackhawks, but for some reason I can just shoot S&Ws better. Same goes for my Blackhawk 3-screw 41 Mag. and Single-six, I can shoot my S&W 57 and K22 better. It just must be how the grip sets in my hand.
All my revolvers are S&W. I have owned Super Blackhawks, but for some reason I can just shoot S&Ws better. Same goes for my Blackhawk 3-screw 41 Mag. and Single-six, I can shoot my S&W 57 and K22 better. It just must be how the grip sets in my hand.
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OP
well that is very cool, don't see too many No 1's
winchester348
Single-Sixer
Family portrait. My first Redhawk is front and center with a Leupold 2x. I know this isn't a Redhawk thread but 3 of them are .44 mags. Along with early 357 5.5., 7.5, 41 Mag 5.5, 7.5 w scope rings, my buddies 7.5" 44, an early 5.5" .44, an early 5.5" 45 Colt and a newer 45acp/45 colt(not pictured). The Super Redhawk is .480 Ruger. Not a big fan of the Super Redhawks but thought it was in a cool caliber, so it got picked up. I think I have a pretty good sampling. I'm not a big fan of the Blue Redhawks. I think Redhawks should be stainless. I like Blue and nickle N frame Smiths but not a fan of the stainless Smiths. I don't know why.
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Hankus
Buckeye
I, too only have one .44 Magnum. I bought this back in ‘93 for the specific purpose of carrying it when bow hunting while I was stationed in Colorado. This was my first big-bore handgun. Since then I’ve become a .45 Colt fan and have several Vaqueros and Blackhawks chambered in .45. This one sits in the safe and rarely gets fired anymore.
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I have owned many Super Blackhawk 44mags over the years. Unfortunately, as I have gotten older, I developed arthritis in my right wrist. The rolling of the grip in my hand was painful. I shot a Bisley framed Super for awhile, but eventually it too got to be too much.
Now, I shoot a 5” S&W 629. It is bearable because of the double action grip frame. Unfortunately I never fell in love with a Redhawk. I do miss the Supers though.
Now, I shoot a 5” S&W 629. It is bearable because of the double action grip frame. Unfortunately I never fell in love with a Redhawk. I do miss the Supers though.
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.44 Vaquero with Super grip frame, trigger and hammer and Jay Scott grips.
I'll post one.
Fortunately, regarding health I am OK, but even 44-250/260 grains at 1100-1200 fps gives me tingling in my hands after 50-60 rounds. I've read article from John Taffin about his ordeal after shooting 454, 475 and 500. He said bluntly; "Slow down before it's too late!". Other writers also mentioned problems shooting 44 Magnum. However, 41 Magnum allowed them to keep shooting. I took their advice seriously, snapped 41 Magnum Bisley (blue, 7.5"), and I was shooting 210-220 grains at 1100-1200 fps, some time 150 rounds in one day, no tingling whatsoever. BTW, that was about 15 years ago. Today, for every day shooting, I will go 1000-1100 fps. I don't see any reason why go more on the range.
Three44s
Single-Sixer
My first 44 mag was a 7.5" SS Redhawk w/ the integral Ruger scope base on the barrel.
Still have it!
Added a Smith 629 Mountain Gun and finally a Super Redhawk 44 mag (9.5").
Added another SRH but in 480 Ruger with a 7.5" barrel.
If I had not discovered how flexible the 44 Mag cartridge is to handload for plus the importance that grips are also key to relative comfort to fecoil, I likely would have NOT be a devotee of it.
It puzzles me why ammo makers do not make more factory fodder in some different power levels.
I am not discounting the existence of the 44 special but seriously, if you want to "know and love" the magnum cartridge, you need to run between the Specials and the full house magnums at least while getting acquainted to this great cartridge.
Three44s
Still have it!
Added a Smith 629 Mountain Gun and finally a Super Redhawk 44 mag (9.5").
Added another SRH but in 480 Ruger with a 7.5" barrel.
If I had not discovered how flexible the 44 Mag cartridge is to handload for plus the importance that grips are also key to relative comfort to fecoil, I likely would have NOT be a devotee of it.
It puzzles me why ammo makers do not make more factory fodder in some different power levels.
I am not discounting the existence of the 44 special but seriously, if you want to "know and love" the magnum cartridge, you need to run between the Specials and the full house magnums at least while getting acquainted to this great cartridge.
Three44s
OP
Three44's you are right on the money, do most of my shooting of 4's with 8 grains of Unique and a 240 gr bullet
Hankus
Buckeye
My first (and only) .44 Magnum is a Bisley with a 7-1/2” barrel. The grip frame makes a difference! My Super Redhawk sees about a 90/10 ratio of .45 Colt/.454 Casull. With that having been said, it will be loaded with.454 when I try hunting with it this year. The range from the stand I’ll be using to a natural “game funnel” is about 55-65 yards. I put guests or youngsters in that stand with my dad’s old Winchester ‘94 30-30 when I want them to get their first deer. Anything else from that stand isn’t really sporting. We’ll see how I do with the big Redhawk and a Burris 4X.
Jon406
Single-Sixer
I have another .44 Magnum on layaway, a S&W 329 Night Guard for those times I just want to pack light.
Threespears
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This thread is making me miss my 44’s! 13 hours of driving left and I can hug them again!
It's only half of a 44 but the bullets are red.
ChrisRhodes
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And I thought I was the only one that hugged my guns.
Surprised no one has posted one of these yet. Must be a rare one.
Always hard to decide which ones to take out for a workout.
Always hard to decide which ones to take out for a workout.
My 44 mags
