I have a pair of the older Redhawks in 357 and these will be part of my display for the upcoming Idaho show. I am trying to get the straight scoop on when these 357's were built---not just mine but the entire line of 357 RedHawks.
In the Ruger and his guns book, it shows these were made from 1984 until 1991. I always thought these were a much shorter run made in 1984-1985. I have hunted all over including the Rene book. The Rene book shows serial number prefix # 501 from 1984-1987 but does not specify caliber. I know these are somewhat scarce, but does anyone know for sure what years they were built in 357 and any idea how many were built in 5.5" and how many in 7.5"?
In the Ruger and his guns book, it shows these were made from 1984 until 1991. I always thought these were a much shorter run made in 1984-1985. I have hunted all over including the Rene book. The Rene book shows serial number prefix # 501 from 1984-1987 but does not specify caliber. I know these are somewhat scarce, but does anyone know for sure what years they were built in 357 and any idea how many were built in 5.5" and how many in 7.5"?
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