Stantheman1986
Single-Sixer
I'll just leave this here
Steel at 300 was not safe
Ruger Flagship Revolver
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I'll just leave this here
Steel at 300 was not safe
Somewhat above average for the 1960's. A lovely and solid gun that probably does fine with off the shelf ammo.
Stantheman1986
Single-Sixer
Ruger knows that other gunmakers cover the "revolving hand rifle " niche market
Ruger makes or made a 24" Super Redhawk for the European market that can't own handguns , and stocks are fashioned for them. I'd assume a 24" .454 would do the job. They won't offer them here
Even a 10" .454 could reach out and touch
Dan Lauck installs rails underneath revolver barrels also
Also the BFR exists
So considering what Smith and Taurus already making modern Flagships in 460, Ruger could step the Super Redhawk up to 45-70 modern rounds. Now that it seems that everyone and their brother are making sleeved barrel revolvers Ruger can just play Meeee Toooo. Now I'm going to get a few hundred of those lightweight Lehigh's and see if I can top 2,400fps which is S&W's claim for fastest revolver. Considering what I've already done it shouldn't be a problem!!! I hope I don't need too many barrels to get this dialed in!!!
I just had an epiphany!!! Resurrect the 444 Marlin!!! That's way it would be able to run the gamut of 44 loads as well. Partner it with a Marlin Lever action!!!
contender
Ruger Guru
That .30 Carbine handgun shown above was made after 1973,, not the 60's. it's a New Model.
Looking at the pictures of the Taurus & S&W monstrosities above,, I can not see them selling very well to the mass market. As such,, neither will be a "flagship" status handgun. Yes,, they have all kinds of whiz-bang ideas built into them,, and may be part of the future. But the market just won't accept it.
Looking at the pictures of the Taurus & S&W monstrosities above,, I can not see them selling very well to the mass market. As such,, neither will be a "flagship" status handgun. Yes,, they have all kinds of whiz-bang ideas built into them,, and may be part of the future. But the market just won't accept it.
FYI & FWIW, something that I found interesting:
For 44 caliber fans who reload: the .44 GP
Got the following from a gunsmith who specializes in TC Encores and other single shots. I've got no connection to him or his business - but I do appreciate wildcat cartridges that use off-the-shelf dies and easy-to-find brass and bullets: For .44 GP, USE THE BRASS & DIES YA PROBABLY GOT...
www.rugerforum.com
Those "Monstrosities" make a statement. To people like me if I decide to get one it will necessitate a whole batch of new custom cut barrels. I've just found new inspiration for my old Dan Wesson 44. Pushing 125gr copper solids beyond 2,500fps accurately to 100yds in a shoulder holster able package! Mad Science.
I just realized something. I did my extended sleeved barrel Exercise 8 years ago!!! Smith and Wesson actually copied me plus the brake etc.
Hankus
Blackhawk
What caliber and what load did you use for the derringer? I've been thinking about picking one up, and a few different barrel sets in differing calibers?
It's a 357sig. I filled the case below compressed (I did weigh) with Universal and a 68gr Lehigh. Must be something about Universal and light bullets. 3N37 is usually my short barrel go to but evidently best with heavier bullets. I think the shorter auto rounds make the most of the available barrel. The regular short barrels still have an inch or so with 9mm. The 45/410 is the worst of both worlds. Either 1/2" of rifling after an inch or so rattling around or 1/2" of rifling 1/2"from the end of the shell to spin the shot uselessly. I think I called it with the 357sig. I might have to rechamber a 40S&W to 400Cor Bon.
Hankus
Blackhawk
When you say short barrel do you mean the 2-1/2" barrels? I completely agree about the .45/.410 usefulness, or lack thereof. I was thinking about starting off with a Stinger RS in either 9mm, .45 ACP or the .45 Colt-only barrel. I already have quite a few .45s in either caliber but only have two 9mm pistols and one carbine yet I have a lot of varying 9mm ammunition. You can buy a 3" barrel Stinger RS for ~ $270 locally.
Not sure but possibly. Pretty sure mine was around $300 in 9mm. I think the longer barrel was around $200. 45acp probably wouldn't be bad. The beauty of 9mm and 357sig is that there isn't much that I could cram into those cases that would hurt the gun.
Evidently Ruger is starting to offer shrouded barrels on new models!!! Yeah who wants that crap??? Not to mention how much it simplifies manufacturing!!!
Hankus
Blackhawk
I noticed that difference between the 5032 and 5050 Redhawk.45(L)C
and .45ACP models. I would much prefer the "solid" barrel 5032!
If you understood how it works you wouldn't have anything else. Tensioning the barrel keeps it straight and eliminates harmonics along with temperature variables. Ever notice how most guns vertically string the first few shots when cold?I noticed that difference between the 5032 and 5050 Redhawk.45(L)C
I just bought a 9mm CZ last week...but my primary home defense weapon is a HK 45 AND a 2nd gen Colt SAA also in 45. I disagree revolvers have gone out of fashion, they sell less of them but I go to the range and everyone wants to see my Colt or Ruger Old Army. Revolvers are more expensive and people look at ammo cost, instead of looking to get a new hobby and reload. I shoot far more 45Colt than anything else, 45ACP is next. Barely shoot .357 or .38sp anymore and even less 9mm
I am the exception I know, but given a choice I always go for revolver, I only went for the HK because of ease of reloading. Ruger has kept the revolver alive and we should all be thankful for that.
I am the exception I know, but given a choice I always go for revolver, I only went for the HK because of ease of reloading. Ruger has kept the revolver alive and we should all be thankful for that.
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Ruger Guru
Well said mikeyr!
I still keep a few revolvers laying around. I just picked up a 4" RIA so I can have something normal to let new shooters try. That and my custom shop Taurus 85, Dan Wesson, 1858 Remington, Heritage Arms and Ethan Allen Pepperbox.
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I am probably more so than you are
... I just can't bare to pick up (as in buy) anything 9mm or any slab sided semi-auto. More than satisfied with the o' Single Action. Even DAs take a back seat of which I do own a couple. The .44 Special Bulldog is my town CC revolver when I carry for example and house gun. But anything else.... Strap on a gunbelt and slap/slip a .4X SA in the holster. Good to go.Similar threads
