Ruger Redhawk 4.2" 44 mag

What's the big deal with these? Everyone wants one? The Ruger GP100 has been out for a while in a 4.2" barrel?

Is it just because it's chambered in 44mag or is there something special about this revolver?
 
I knew Ruger would copy mine eventually ;)

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matt491 said:
What's the big deal with these? Everyone wants one? The Ruger GP100 has been out for a while in a 4.2" barrel?

Is it just because it's chambered in 44mag or is there something special about this revolver?
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.44mag, 4.2"bbl, Large frame, 47oz empty.....everybody loves a hand cannon;) imo
 
Aha crazy_davey, so that's where Ruger got the idea ;) Looks like it would be a handfull with those grips. The meplate on those bullets is begging for me to inquire what kind of loads they are?
 
BC Bigbore said:
Aha crazy_davey, so that's where Ruger got the idea ;) Looks like it would be a handfull with those grips.
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The grips fit my hand really well so it is not as bad as one might think ;)

The meplate on those bullets is begging for me to inquire what kind of loads they are?
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They are 300 grain Speer jacketed soft point with a healthy dose of H110 behind them.

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I've only fired 180gr & 240gr .44 Mag factory loads and they make a pretty good thud on impact. I can just imagine the WHOMP the 300's would make :eek: Man would it be fun to let rip when the old range Nazi's are popping away with their nine's & target .22's...pure sh!ts & giggles material :D Like Will Smith said in Men in Black..."I GOTTA get me one of THESE!" :cheers:
 
crazy_davey said:
They are 300 grain Speer jacketed soft point with a healthy dose of H110 behind them.
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Define healthy dose.

crazy_davey said:
Those loads are a whole different animal over factory loaded ammo :eek:

I don't just hand that gun over to anyone using those loads as shooters who are not used to heavy recoiling handguns tend to want to drop it and cry after shooting it ;)
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Mmmm, something to look forward to.;)

I have some samples of 280gr cast bullets from Ben Hunchak loaded up with 21.0gr of H110, but I haven't been out shooting handguns for a while now. Once my load development for hunting tails off I will be test driving these to see how they shoot from my 5.5" Redhawk. Should be some loud fun.:D

Mark
 
Solid and heavy

On my most recent trip to USA, I have handled this gun.

Built like cement truck, feels very solid and heavy in the hand.

One of those guns that grabs you as a must buy.
 
lanis said:
On my most recent trip to USA, I have handled this gun.

Built like cement truck, feels very solid and heavy in the hand.

One of those guns that grabs you as a must buy.
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This post makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside....hope I get mine before X-mas!
 
I probably would have went blued if it was an option. But stainless will do.

I saw ruger does a royal blued finish that is just incredible, par with the colt finish to my eyes. I will post a vid when i find it. If that was an option I would even consider selling the stainless for it
 
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