Redhawk at the range

[Capellan]

48-hour waiting period was over yesterday and I was able to pick up my Redhawk (not Super as they had advertised it, but I had originally wanted a regular anyway -- 502-854XX - 1992). Took it down to the range today and could not have been happier with it. Fired some 44 Specials which felt good and some 44 Magnum which, while not as on-target as I would have liked, definitely got the attention of the other range users. :mrgreen: It doesn't kick as much as I would have expected either.

Anyone else have one that they enjoy?

 

[hittman]

Good for you! I love the Redhawks. A Tyler T Grip helps me handle the weight some. And, if I'm shooting hot stuff I put a set of Uncle Mikes grips on.

 

[Capellan]

I like how the wooden grips look, but I can definitely see how the Tyler T grip would come in handy. Do you just slip that between the grips? Is there much of a gap visible there or does it fit well? Those are some nice looking guns.

 

[AJGUNNER]

Redhawks are probably my most favorite Ruger---just hard to decide between 4 inch, 7.5 inch, or 9.5 inch. Guess this is the reason behind my current hunt for a 5.5 inch. I just like the feel of "a hand full".

 

[Capellan]

That's what mine is, the 7 1/2". I was lucky to buy when I did. A day later and it would have been sold; someone was making inquiries during my waiting period.

 

[6gun]

Capellan,

Try some max. 44 mag. loads with W296 powder that will get her to kick :lol:
Yup 44's do get the attention of other range users, I like to go to the range during the week if I can when all them old geezers are there shooting 22's trying to use a whole brick up on one bulls eye target, they crap their drawers and wake up in a hurry when a 44 goes off. :lol:

I would keep the wood grips on your gun I like the looks, so much nicer then all those crappy rubber grips manufactures are using now days so they can get away with making a cheaper grip frame.

 

[planetcat]

Love my 4" .44 Mag Redhawk. Smooth shooter.

 

[wesm]

LOVE LOVE LOVE my 7-1/2" Redhawk! I had been looking for one for a while. One appeared in a pawn shop, and by the time I had decided to get it, it was gone. Several months later I found another one for sale on FB for $100 less, so I happily ended up with that one. The rest, as they say, is history.

Here it is next to its little brother Security Six:

Here's my wife shooting some 240 gr cast bullets over 10.0 gr Unique out of it for the first time a few weeks ago:

 

[Srb08]

I've got a pair of 7.5" and a 5.5", all in 44M. I love them. The 5.5" is my most carried handgun. It's always with me when I'm out and about on the farm.
I didn't really need a second 7.5" but for $350, I couldn't pass it up.
I have the V notch rear, Gold bead front on one of the 7.5" guns and really like the set up.
For heavy loads, the Uncle Mikes grips are the best I've found.

 

[Rumrunner]

I have the 7.5" model in stainless with the scallops cut in the barrel for scope rings. Very accurate, especially with Hornady 240 grain XTP's over H-110. It and my GP100 are my two most accurate revolvers. My first Redhawk was a 5.5" stainless. When I moved, a 6" was required for hunting so I sold it to a good friend. Ended up getting it back, but then sold it again.

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum & welcome to the Redhawk club! Yep,, I own a few myself! They are sweet!

 

[jaguar88xj6]

Mine is only a 71/2" 357, but the size of the gun draw attention on its own.

 

[WESHOOT2]

Addict.

I kept my 5.5" 44 and 7.5" 357.
I like 'em.

 

[Bullzaye]

I love my 5.5" .44 Redhawk. My preference in almost any full-sized revolver is a 5" bbl. I just feel that they offer the best overall compromise of handiness, balance, sight radius, and portability. That's just my preference, not saying it's "the best" for everyone. If there were a 5" Redhawk (was there, ever?) I'd want it...but my 5.5" is pretty close. I'd still love to get a 5" M.29/629.

Tim

 

[Nello]

Just shot my 4" in .44 mag today and I really loved the feel of it. Though it does have some punch even with the Hogues on, I never felt like it was really any worse than shooting my little smith j frame 38. Even the buffalo bore 340 grains were controllable. Only shot about 20 rounds but it was smooth and problem free and now I'm as happy as can be.

 

[steve8261948]

I know Packmayr's get a bad rap but, my favorite on my Redhawk.
Steve

 

[GunHawk]

Here's my 4 inch .45 Colt Redhawk, also cut for .45 ACP with moon clips. Took me awhile to find it, but they are back in production now.

 

[black029]

Here's my 4 inch .45 Colt Redhawk, also cut for .45 ACP with moon clips. Took me awhile to find it, but they are back in production now.

Do they come from the factory ready for ACP, or did a smith set that up for you. Ruger doesn't mention dual calibers.

 

[Joe S.]

I am pretty sure that is custom. Otherwise it would probably say 45 caliber on the barrel.

 

[black029]

I agree. But I wondered if the " new production" included a new twist. Like S&W does with the Governor.

 

[Desertdog]

I have the 5.5 inch Redhawk, and seem to carry it more than my G19 these days.
A well made and beautiful shooter.

 

[GunHawk]

Here's my 4 inch .45 Colt Redhawk, also cut for .45 ACP with moon clips. Took me awhile to find it, but they are back in production now.

Do they come from the factory ready for ACP, or did a smith set that up for you. Ruger doesn't mention dual calibers.

TK Customs did the conversion, also have moon clips for .45 colt.

 

[black029]

"TK Customs did the conversion, also have moon clips for .45 colt."

Thanks for the info. Just picked up a new .45 Redhawk yesterday, with the latest front sight: the plunger secured one like the longer barreled ones have. Took off the ridiculous Hogues and replaced them with wood stocks ( not all Hogues are ridiculous, but the ones on the 4" Redhawks are: they spread the trigger and support fingers too far apart, and have the circumference of a pop can. If your name is Bear Paw Jack, they might work) before I left the parking lot. Conversion to ACP via moon clips is very temping. Was blessed with good pulls in both SA and DA. Fit and finish is typical Redhawk, but after seeing what Ruger can do with Montado and Wiley Clapp finishes, it seems like it was boxed before it had its final polishing. Like the truly minuscule "warning" on the bottom of the ejector housing, leaving the barrel blank, other than ".45 Colt" on the right side.

 

[Capellan]

Some good looking Redhawks out there. I disassembled mine and reassembled it for the first time a few weeks ago, but didn't get a chance to shoot until Friday. The first few shots were off, but then it worked like a charm. :mrgreen:

For those that have shot the 4" barrel version and longer barrels as well, how do they compare? Is there a noticeable difference in the kickback? Eventually if I ever wanted a CCW license, this might be a bit impractical. Though if I did that I might get a smaller caliber as well.

 

[CLAYPOOL]

That "LOOKS" better in a 7 1/2 inch barrel. I just can't get excited about their looks in shorter barrels. I guess that's the first I've seen in a 7 1/2. Nice looking gun. Of course with a Dan Wesson with a 6 + a 8 inch each. But the best is my Colt Anoconda, 6 inch, with factory Mag - Na - Port. Sadly its too valuable to drag around as careless as I am.

 

[gramps]

I have had a Redhawk in both 7.5 inch barrel and and now a 4.2 inch. I bought the 7.5 to cut back to 4 inchs. I was very displeased with the accuracy It was all over the place . I shot 20 180 grs commercial with the wood grips, and ended up with a "palsy" for 3 months after. Still shot some 240 gr white box winchester 10 at a time. I never could get this gun to give a nice grouping. So I sold it. Several years later I bought the 4 inch I have now. Again it shoots OK. I wanted a tack driver, but I have it for short range defense against bear and I can keep the hits at 25 yds on the palm of my hand. That is good enough for me. The Hogue grips on it make range time fun. I have an SBH .44 mag with wood grips that doesn't/hasn't messed my hand up, and I enjoy shooting it too. I now reload for my .44 mags and believe that has helped my accuracy issues.
gramps

 

[Capellan]

Ordered some 1650 FPS 44 Magnum rounds from Georgia Arms. That's some hot stuff. :mrgreen: