Just took home my one and only Ruger revolver

[ml1209]

And it is a beast. Redhawk .44 Magnum with 4" barrel. I found it at a pawn shop and had been making payments for the last 6 months. This is exactly the configuration I would want. The Alaskan has too short a barrel I think, and the Super Redhawk has too long.

These Redhawks are known to be much more durable than the Smith & Wesson model 29 revolvers, right?

 

[Jim Puke]

Nice looking gun...and the Redhawks are GOOD guns.

 

[k22fan]

Good choice and yes N frames will shoot loose and need a tune up before Red Hawks. If you are a reloader Handloader Magazine has published .44 magnum loads that are for Red Hawks and Super Red Hawks and are not to be used in S&Ws. On the other hand, few people actually shoot S&Ws loose and I prefer to mostly fire reduced loads through 4" barrel magnums to keep down the muzzle blast. Some firing with bear loads is fun too and it's nice to keep a couple boxes of them on hand for walks through the bears' forest. That's where your Red Hawk shines.

 

[6gun]

Nice and a great choice for a one and only Ruger revolver, don't be surprised when one's not enough and you want more.

 

[ginzo]

Nice gun!

Remember the song by the Carpenter's? It's only just begun...........

Keep that handy.

 

[Pistolero]

Outstanding revolver. You are well armed.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

I have a 7 1/2" Redhawk and although I like shooting it, it really would be dificult to pack for any distance. The 4" or 5 1/2" Redhawk makes a lot more sense for packing in the woods and what other reason do you need a 44 magnum? It's a great gun and they have them in 45 colt also.

 

[Gripgrabber]

Hi there, great looking REDHAWK I think you as I will like the bantams. I just put a pair on my 4.25" (cut down 7 1/2")and magna ported. I like them better than the Hogues . I have 3 n frame 44s and the redhawk has a much better trigger, go figure! I also have an Alaskan but like the redhawk better!

 

[SargeMO]

That is one fine heavy revolver.

 

[greenmtnguy]

Nice revolver!

We all started with just one in the beginning, but there sure isn't just one in the safe now!

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Outstanding revolver. You are well armed.

Exactly!!

 

[5of7]

These Redhawks are known to be much more durable than the Smith & Wesson model 29 revolvers, right?

Oh my yes.... 8)

 

[dakota1911]

I the 44 Mag. You can load it mild or in the case of the revolver you just bought, sort of wild.

 

[holo07]

I will last you a life time nice gun

 

[MaxP]

Considerably stronger than the 29.

 

[GhosT]

You made a great choice!