New Redhawk, what the??
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Jack Malloy
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I don't currently own a Ruger, but I do have MANY old school REAL Smith and Wessons with one peice barrells, no hump on the scallops and no defective key locks just waiting to jam a peice up, and I will take them any day over the modern junk.
Jack Malloy
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I did once own a 5.5 inch blue Redhawk and a short barrelled Super Blackhawk. The SB had a rounded trigger guard and was a real tack driver. I sure miss it!
When it comes to guns made in the USA, I try and buy older used models.
When it comes to guns made in the USA, I try and buy older used models.
Hears a little more tangible example. The Hammer Pin doesn’t seat all the way because of more than a little slag left behind.
Less tangible examples are; the trigger feels like ka-ka poo-poo. I know I shouldn’t expect a great TJ from the factory; but compared to my other factory Rugers, this one is by far the worst. Also, pressing the Crane Latch to open the Cylinder just feels nasty.
Don’t get me wrong; I am a BIG TIME Ruger fan when it comes to revolvers. I HOPE I just got a bad one and that’s all. I’m not too worried about this particular gun being screwy, because I bought it with the idea that I was going to send it out to Gemini Customs to get modified.
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Epilogue
I'm more exited than the day I got married......and happier than the day I got divorced. My friend wants the Redhawk and we are doing the swap on Monday. Early eighties, four inch, stainless, UNFIRED, 629 in the presentation case, straight across for the Redhawk. Now that's a real friend. Now if I can just find a NIB #103606 S&W my life will be complete.
I'm more exited than the day I got married......and happier than the day I got divorced. My friend wants the Redhawk and we are doing the swap on Monday. Early eighties, four inch, stainless, UNFIRED, 629 in the presentation case, straight across for the Redhawk. Now that's a real friend. Now if I can just find a NIB #103606 S&W my life will be complete.
Redhawk Quality
JB696:
I would be very tempted to go to
www.rugerforum.com
and post your observations.
MADISON
JB696:
I would be very tempted to go to
www.rugerforum.com
and post your observations.
MADISON
629 Gun Report
We did the trade today. I picked up my unfired, four inch, stainless, in the presentation case, .44 Magnum. I looked it over thoroughly and I'm very impressed with this gun. I can get a .002 feeler gauge between the barrel and cylinder, but a .0025 won't go. When the cylinder is locked up, trigger held back, there is a barely any movement side to side and no play front to rear. The gap between the crane assembly and the frame is barely big enough to slide a hair through. And the crack between the side plate and the frame, well, you have to look for it. The inside of the barrel is nice and shiny. The action is very smooth, almost too smooth for a new gun. Underneath the cylinder release button and under the star and in various other nooks and crannies there is some yellowish grease. I don't know if my friend dabbed it on there (I doubt it) or if it is factory grease. It has a pinned barrel, firing pin in hammer and the shell casing rims recess into the back of the cylinder. I know some of you guys are probably chuckling at me by now. But all of my S&W revolvers were purchased new in the late nineties so all this stuff is new to me. But I have compared the fit and finish of this gun to my newer 629's and 696's and I think all of my future purchases will be of the older models. The serial number is N837XXX. Under that is stamped MOD-629, then 71168 and under that C3. I sold it to my friend around 1982. The old geezer I got it from (my uncle) bought it new, I'm guessing, in the late seventies?? Oh, there is one problem. On the inside of the case on the felt, there is a grease spot about 1/4 in diameter. I think I can get it off with a cotton swab and some rubbing alcohol. Anyway I'm very happy with this gun. Now I want more like this. When does it stop?
We did the trade today. I picked up my unfired, four inch, stainless, in the presentation case, .44 Magnum. I looked it over thoroughly and I'm very impressed with this gun. I can get a .002 feeler gauge between the barrel and cylinder, but a .0025 won't go. When the cylinder is locked up, trigger held back, there is a barely any movement side to side and no play front to rear. The gap between the crane assembly and the frame is barely big enough to slide a hair through. And the crack between the side plate and the frame, well, you have to look for it. The inside of the barrel is nice and shiny. The action is very smooth, almost too smooth for a new gun. Underneath the cylinder release button and under the star and in various other nooks and crannies there is some yellowish grease. I don't know if my friend dabbed it on there (I doubt it) or if it is factory grease. It has a pinned barrel, firing pin in hammer and the shell casing rims recess into the back of the cylinder. I know some of you guys are probably chuckling at me by now. But all of my S&W revolvers were purchased new in the late nineties so all this stuff is new to me. But I have compared the fit and finish of this gun to my newer 629's and 696's and I think all of my future purchases will be of the older models. The serial number is N837XXX. Under that is stamped MOD-629, then 71168 and under that C3. I sold it to my friend around 1982. The old geezer I got it from (my uncle) bought it new, I'm guessing, in the late seventies?? Oh, there is one problem. On the inside of the case on the felt, there is a grease spot about 1/4 in diameter. I think I can get it off with a cotton swab and some rubbing alcohol. Anyway I'm very happy with this gun. Now I want more like this. When does it stop?