Unusual Redhawk

[Rat76]

Interesting, very interesting. Note the scope mounting.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Ian always has neat stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/user/ForgottenWeapons

 

[contender]

Some people should not play with guns!

 

[s4s4u]

 

[eveled]

Ian’s videos collectively are an amazing reference library. He knows history and understands engineering.

Ian’s Dad Duncan is a Japanese gun expert and author. It’s cool to see Ian build on his Dad’s foundation.

I’m always amazed at the places he gets access too, and that he is allowed to disassemble the guns. It says a lot about the level of respect he has in the gun community.

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

I remember an episode of The X-files, which I watched religiously during it's run, in which the character Cigarette Smoking Man was waiting to assinnate a person with one of these. He ultimately changed his mind, broke it down and put it back in it's case. Whispering to himself "I don't have to kill you today, but, I can do it anytime that I want to." Before calming walking away.

 

[eveled]

It would have been a lot easier to start with a Contender or Hawkeye. That was a lot of engineering to get an extra 5 rounds.

 

[contender]

I will freely admit I have zero knowledge about the guy who re-configured that Redhawk.

He may be a great guy, a knowledgeable gun person, and in general,, outstanding in many ways. But to take a Redhawk like that & create, what in MY opinion is a waste of a good gun, with no real practical use that I can see,, says things about him that make me wonder.

It's my personal opinion.

The time, the effort, and the expense of all that modification, plus the types of optics he has put on it,, would have been better used on a different type of gun. In MY opinion, the caliber will be a limiting factor in the use of that gun as it's shown.

Just my opinion, and not intended to insult anyone here. But I will say that if I saw that gun in person, AND the guy who built it,, my first question would be "Why?" And I would also allow that it's his gun, and he can do whatever to his gun(s) but I feel it's a waste of money & talent (maybe?) to create something that isn't very practical for actual use.
And if he could give me a valid reason for it,, other than "because I could" I would politely listen & see if his reason makes sense.

 

[NikA]

@contender, wondering if you watched the video or just looked at the thumbnail? Gun in question was developed in response to a SOF requirement by Knight's Armament Corp (KAC). Redhawk is just the base frame used to get a unique capability into warfighter hands in minimum timeframe.

ETA: I believe they even developed a specialty intermediate rifle cartridge for this platform rather than keep it in .44 magnum. Truly a unique development.

 

[hittman]

He made a Rossi Circuit Judge

https://rossiusa.com/product/rifles...e-polymer-45-colt-410-bore-matte-black-18-in/

I also am not much on custom guns but appreciate the dedication and effort.

 

[Richbaker]

I will freely admit I have zero knowledge about the guy who re-configured that Redhawk.

He may be a great guy, a knowledgeable gun person, and in general,, outstanding in many ways. But to take a Redhawk like that & create, what in MY opinion is a waste of a good gun, with no real practical use that I can see,, says things about him that make me wonder.

It's my personal opinion.

The time, the effort, and the expense of all that modification, plus the types of optics he has put on it,, would have been better used on a different type of gun. In MY opinion, the caliber will be a limiting factor in the use of that gun as it's shown.

Just my opinion, and not intended to insult anyone here. But I will say that if I saw that gun in person, AND the guy who built it,, my first question would be "Why?" And I would also allow that it's his gun, and he can do whatever to his gun(s) but I feel it's a waste of money & talent (maybe?) to create something that isn't very practical for actual use.
And if he could give me a valid reason for it,, other than "because I could" I would politely listen & see if his reason makes sense.

Hillary might have used one...

 

[Rat76]

According to the video Knight's Armament made 50 in two calibers for 2 unnamed agencies. The 2 in the video are in the possession of the factory. Apparently the video was shot there.

Not a bubba job, I would be surprised if Ruger didn't supply special run parts.

 

[eveled]

People who didn’t watch the video missed out on the fact that it is suppressed and has special sabot ammo with O rings to eliminate the cylinder gap. And it shoots 1/2MOA groups!


Definitely not a Rossi Circuit Judge or a bubba special. It is a purpose built assassin gun for 2 un named agencies.

Saying it was a waste of a Redhawk is like saying James Bond’s pen camera was a waste of a good pen.

 

[Jeepnik]

I will freely admit I have zero knowledge about the guy who re-configured that Redhawk.

He may be a great guy, a knowledgeable gun person, and in general,, outstanding in many ways. But to take a Redhawk like that & create, what in MY opinion is a waste of a good gun, with no real practical use that I can see,, says things about him that make me wonder.

It's my personal opinion.

The time, the effort, and the expense of all that modification, plus the types of optics he has put on it,, would have been better used on a different type of gun. In MY opinion, the caliber will be a limiting factor in the use of that gun as it's shown.

Just my opinion, and not intended to insult anyone here. But I will say that if I saw that gun in person, AND the guy who built it,, my first question would be "Why?" And I would also allow that it's his gun, and he can do whatever to his gun(s) but I feel it's a waste of money & talent (maybe?) to create something that isn't very practical for actual use.
And if he could give me a valid reason for it,, other than "because I could" I would politely listen & see if his reason makes sense.

Watch the video, and all will be explained.

 

[Rat76]

People who didn’t watch the video missed out on the fact that it is suppressed and has special sabot ammo with O rings to eliminate the cylinder gap. And it shoots 1/2MOA groups!


Definitely not a Rossi Circuit Judge or a bubba special. It is a purpose built assassin gun for 2 un named agencies.

Saying it was a waste of a Redhawk is like saying James Bond’s pen camera was a waste of a good pen.

You left out the whole takedown to fit in a briefcase thing. Minus scope & night vision of course. Two cases total.

 

[contender]

Ok,, I will QUICKLY & FREELY admit to NOT watching the video. I do not always open up stuff with links or other whatever things like that here, (or anywhere else.)
I still haven't watched the video,, and I'll graciously say that those who have, & offered me advice & comments,, "Thank you."
I guess I can "stand corrected," as to a "Why?" question.

I did see it was suppressed by the looks of the picture above. And if it was designed for some type of Special Ops" then I guess there may have been a good reason for it.

I guess I'm just an old phart,, and don't think outside the box to such extremes.

 

[jules]

Wonder what it cost