Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Magnum 7.5in

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Laslow

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I've looked at an array of double-action revolvers... :o
And, after seriously considering either the Ruger Redhawk or Ruger Super Redhawk,
I've decided that I'm probably going to purchase a Ruger Super Redhawk chambered in .44 Rem Magnum. :eek:

Do you guys have an good/bad input on this gun... :confused:
How long should it last me? Is it reliable enough?

It's probably going to get quite alot of target range use. :cool:


I realize that: It weighs alot. :D

I'd still seriously look at the Ruger Redhawk, as well...
Especially in 5.5in. But, I'm just not sure how sturdy the thing is
for long term use, and maybe heavier loads.
 
Laslow,

You won't go wrong with either, though I prefer the standard Redhawk over the Super. (Have two, a 5.5" stainless and a custom 4" blue, both in .44 mag)

As to the durability of the standard Redhawk, I wouldn't worry about that, since it is highly unlikely that you will ever wear it out. It is built like a tank.

BTW, I 'm waiting for the new Super snubby in .454! Don't know why I need one, but I do :D
 
As long as you know it is heavy then you are okay. Either the RH or the SRH are absolutely fine, durable, reliable, and reasonably accurate hand guns. All Ruger double action revolvers are built like the proverbial "
brick outhouse" - chances are they will outlast you. ;)
 
I prefer the S&W 29/629 for 44 magnum, but I do like the Redhawk. Maybe a real Ruger fan can let us know why the SRH over the RH in 44 magnum? The RH is more than strong enough, comes in carry or hunting barrel lengths, and is heavy enough to tame recoil with out being overly heavy and large like the SRH.

Maybe its just me, but the SRH seems like a fine gun in 454, but it 44 the RH just seems like the better choice.

As far as durability goes you are unlikely to ever wear out a 29/629, RH or SRH using factory 44 magnums. Early 29s had some issues with continual heavy handloads with 300 gr bullets that silhoutte shooters were feeding them but the ones built after the endurance package was implemented.
 
Either the Super Redhawk or regular Redhawk would be fine. No need to worry about shooting them loose in your lifetime. My grandfather has a Redhawk cut down to 6". It was bought used, along with a Super Blackhawk from the same person (the SBH became mine for a time). If the SBH was any indication of how the previous owner treated his .44s, I think that the Redhawk must be built of some super-strong alloy only Ruger has. (The SBH was beat to heck, but it worked and shot well. I think the previous owner liked his Magnums with more than just a capital M. ;) )

I'm with FALshootist though, in that I prefer the 29/629 as well. Frankly, for your average big-handgun owner, the strength difference between the Smith and the Ruger is moot. It would take thousands more rounds than 95% of .44 Magnum owners usually put through their guns to show the longevity edge of the Ruger, IMO.
 
Well... You guys have probably affected my decision. :eek:
After pondering pictures and thinking about if I really want a 7.5in
barrel instead of getting a 5.5in... And the fact that the Redhawk is, actually, less expensive -- though not by much. :p

I've decided to get the Redhawk 5.5in stainless steel. :D


I thought about the fact that I've fired a Redhawk 44M before --
and I've never fired a Super Redhawk... :o


Also, I read an article on sixguns.com (I believe) that stated that the Redhawk originally had a problem blowing barrel shanks at the threaded part, and that's why they made the Super Redhawk...
It also states that they later found out that it was just a problem with the kind of lubricant they used on the threads to screw the barrel into the frame.
 
For me the SRH grip is miles beyond the regular Redhawk grip. You will need aftermarket grips on a Redhawk. My SRH with 7 1/2 barrel is stock. I have S&W 29-3s; they are both at least slightly out of time after thousands of midrange loads. The S&W actions are unbelievably smooth but the SRH is smooth enough after a few thousand rounds. The stock Redhawk handle just isn't right for my hands. My Security Six, very similar to the RH,has huge Pachmyer Decelerators (I think) in place of skinny, hand tearing stock grips. My GP100 grips are same as SRH and feel great. Hand cannons need good grips that feel right for you.
Not sure of weight difference between RH and SRH; they both are heavy. Catalog claims RH = 53 oz, SRH = 53.5 oz, each in 7 1/2 " barrel. Don't know if I believe this. RH with 5 1/2" barrel = 49 oz.
 
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