I'm new to this forum, but I recently recieved a ruger Red Hawk 44 magnum with the snub nose 2.5"barrel. Every time I try to look up anything about it it comes up as a super red hawk, but there are no markings on it that indicate it is a super red hawk. It has 44 magnum written on the barrel, and Ruger Red Hawk on the frame. Is this an older version or something? Any answers are appreciated, thanks!
RedHawk 44 magnum
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Post the serial number and someone will tell you the year it was made. Or, you can find that on Ruger's web site.
If it only says Redhawk and not Super Redhawk, then that's what it is.
The Super Redhawks were called "Alaskan" Models.
Post the serial number and someone will tell you the year it was made. Or, you can find that on Ruger's web site.
If it only says Redhawk and not Super Redhawk, then that's what it is.
The Super Redhawks were called "Alaskan" Models.
contender
Ruger Guru
Welcome to the Forum!
As mentioned above,, the serial number or at least most of it will help us. You can "x" out the last 2 or 3 digits. (Example; 500-123xx.)
Often,, even the factory look-up feature isn't easy or can be incorrect.
I have to ask,, are you mearuring the barrel from the face of the cylinder or from the junction of the frame to the barrel? To get a correct length,, you must measure from the face of the cylinder.
I ask because I'm not aware of a Redhawk with such a short barrel. It's possible,, it has been customized.
As they say; "The devil is in the details!"
As mentioned above,, the serial number or at least most of it will help us. You can "x" out the last 2 or 3 digits. (Example; 500-123xx.)
Often,, even the factory look-up feature isn't easy or can be incorrect.
I have to ask,, are you mearuring the barrel from the face of the cylinder or from the junction of the frame to the barrel? To get a correct length,, you must measure from the face of the cylinder.
I ask because I'm not aware of a Redhawk with such a short barrel. It's possible,, it has been customized.
As they say; "The devil is in the details!"
Timbo23
Plinker and accumulator
I think that it's an earlier model. Right now the Ruger website shows a similar Redhawk, Model 5051 with a 2.5 inch barrel, but in 357 Mag. So, it's probably an earlier offering but in 44 Mag.
cee_Kamp
Bearcat
Look here.
Redhawk snubby round butt
I just ran across an auction for this unusual Redhawk, apparently a Talo offering, now discontinued. 2 3/4" barrel,round butt with wood grips.05028 on the box. Are these rare? They are asking a lot!
www.rugerforum.com
contender
Ruger Guru
I stand corrected. I don't follow the DA line as much,, so I wasn't aware (or remembering) the mentioned offering.
NikA
Buckeye
Two Ruger DA short barrel lines I'm aware of:
-SRH Alaskan, available in .44M, .454 Casull, and .480 Ruger
-RH Backpacker, available in .41M, .44M, and .45LC. The .357M model mentioned above does not have the 'Backpacker' designation AFAIK but is very similar in layout with the exception of the sleeved barrel.
-SRH Alaskan, available in .44M, .454 Casull, and .480 Ruger
-RH Backpacker, available in .41M, .44M, and .45LC. The .357M model mentioned above does not have the 'Backpacker' designation AFAIK but is very similar in layout with the exception of the sleeved barrel.
Jon406
Single-Sixer
Well for starters it's Redhawk, not Red Hawk.. so when you are researching data or information for it.. use one word which might cut the chase down. The Ruger Redhawk is a great revolver, and I have no regrets owning it.. several times over.. the last three I had to sell due to medical stuff. From mild to wild loads, it's perfect for what you need to do from punching paper to gonging the old AR500 steel 9" plate. I reload for the .44 Magnum as many of us do, but many also prefer factory loads that will dent your pocket deeply.
Jon406
Single-Sixer
Just an FYI what you have is the Ruger Redhawk Alaskan 2.5" 44 Magnum, as it was designed for
backpacking, hiking etc.
Here's a write up on this model https://www.christiangunowner.com/rugeralaskan.html and according to another article is
known as a Super Redhawk https://www.guns.com/news/reviews/ruger-super-redhawk-alaskan-revolver-review
backpacking, hiking etc.
Here's a write up on this model https://www.christiangunowner.com/rugeralaskan.html and according to another article is
known as a Super Redhawk https://www.guns.com/news/reviews/ruger-super-redhawk-alaskan-revolver-review
anachronism
Single-Sixer
If it's an Alaskan, it will be plainly marked as "Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan" just above the caliber stamp on the RT side of the frame/barrel. Additionally, it could be a std Redhawk with a cut down barrel. That has long been a popular modification to older guns that were predominately 7-1/2 inchers. Std Redhawks are marked on the RT side of the frame "Ruger Redhawk" just above the trigger.
anachronism
Single-Sixer
Or it could be something like the one in this video:
Why would you ask a question without including pics??? That would make any answers based on something.
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