Chris Brines
Bearcat
Hello everyone, this is my first post on this site. I do not currently own any Ruger products, but I DEFINITELY have my eye on a few. I have a quick question for those that are familiar with the .44 magnum. I have pretty much made up my mind to buy one, and I know it'll be a RUGER, but I can't decide which one.
I am on a somewhat limited budget, but still willing to pay for quality, especially with this particular gun.
This will be my first gun NOT bought for the sole purpose of defending my home. I want something amazing to shoot for fun, that has excellent long range capability, with plenty of "knock down" power, and is also VERY effective for defensive purposes, should the need arise. That is why I have my eyes on these Ruger .44 magnum Black Hawks and Red Hawks.
I even had a "to buy list" that included a .45 ACP, a Pistol Grip Stock Tactical Shotgun, and a AR-15 .223, (brand names not important). I want all of these guns for specific purposes, as I already have my "home defense collection", and am now looking to buy some "fun guns". (Not that my 9mm [sub compact, CCW], .40 SW and .38 Special aren't fun), but you know what I mean.
I have been having a difficult time deciding which one of these to buy first, the shotgun is only about $350, the .45 ACP is $565 and the AR is about $1,000........I have, however, in the last day or so, been seriously considering buying a Ruger .44 magnum in the place of ALL of these.
Any feedback on that idea is greatly appreciated, as I am somewhat new to shooting. I'd call myself an intermediate.
One quick question, can anyone tell me what the difference between a Ruger Bisley Black Hawk and a Ruger Super Black Hawk?
Just curious, I have pretty much narrowed my search down to the Red Hawk 5.5 inch or the Red Hawk 7.5 inch stainless steel .44 magnum, but haven't quite ruled out the Black Hawk just yet.
I realize I will probably never or rarely shoot this monster in double action, but I would still like to have that option, which is why I am kinda leaning towards the Red Hawks.
Besides that fact, I am extremely impressed by the Black Hawks, and really questioning if it is really even worth it to be concerned about S/D action with such a big gun. After all, is it really practical to fire a .44 magnum in double action? Oh and I guess I should mention I'm 5'7, 150 lbs, but for some reason I take well to bigger guns than smaller ones. I have never shot a .44 magnum, and have been advised to start off with .44 Special rounds, and I plan to follow that advice lol....
Can't just become "Dirty Harry" overnight, and I realize that.
Any Thoughts? :shock: :twisted:
I am on a somewhat limited budget, but still willing to pay for quality, especially with this particular gun.
This will be my first gun NOT bought for the sole purpose of defending my home. I want something amazing to shoot for fun, that has excellent long range capability, with plenty of "knock down" power, and is also VERY effective for defensive purposes, should the need arise. That is why I have my eyes on these Ruger .44 magnum Black Hawks and Red Hawks.
I even had a "to buy list" that included a .45 ACP, a Pistol Grip Stock Tactical Shotgun, and a AR-15 .223, (brand names not important). I want all of these guns for specific purposes, as I already have my "home defense collection", and am now looking to buy some "fun guns". (Not that my 9mm [sub compact, CCW], .40 SW and .38 Special aren't fun), but you know what I mean.
I have been having a difficult time deciding which one of these to buy first, the shotgun is only about $350, the .45 ACP is $565 and the AR is about $1,000........I have, however, in the last day or so, been seriously considering buying a Ruger .44 magnum in the place of ALL of these.
Any feedback on that idea is greatly appreciated, as I am somewhat new to shooting. I'd call myself an intermediate.
One quick question, can anyone tell me what the difference between a Ruger Bisley Black Hawk and a Ruger Super Black Hawk?
Just curious, I have pretty much narrowed my search down to the Red Hawk 5.5 inch or the Red Hawk 7.5 inch stainless steel .44 magnum, but haven't quite ruled out the Black Hawk just yet.
I realize I will probably never or rarely shoot this monster in double action, but I would still like to have that option, which is why I am kinda leaning towards the Red Hawks.
Besides that fact, I am extremely impressed by the Black Hawks, and really questioning if it is really even worth it to be concerned about S/D action with such a big gun. After all, is it really practical to fire a .44 magnum in double action? Oh and I guess I should mention I'm 5'7, 150 lbs, but for some reason I take well to bigger guns than smaller ones. I have never shot a .44 magnum, and have been advised to start off with .44 Special rounds, and I plan to follow that advice lol....
Can't just become "Dirty Harry" overnight, and I realize that.
Any Thoughts? :shock: :twisted: