Ruger Redhawk

robfromaz1977 · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject: Ruger Redhawk

Just wondering if anyone out there has much experiende with Redhawks. I have a chance to buy one in .45 Colt with a 5 1/2" barrel slightly used (less than a box through it) for $475.00. Is this a good deal? Thanks.

Grumulkin · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

Go to Gunbroker.com and price them there. I don't think it's a particularly good price though. Slightly used is nice though and I prefer the 5 1/2 inch barrel to other barrel lengths.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:02 pm Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

I bought one of the 4" Redhawks in .45 Colt a while back and really like it. Handloads with 200 grain bullets at about 1000 ft/sec were very comfortable. The 300 grain bullets at the same velocity weren't fun but they were managable.

Handloader · Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:52 am Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

Well, Mike: you have two great things going with one revolver. First, its a Ruger and, second, its a 45 Colt! Congratulations on experimenting with some of the heavier stuff. John Linebaugh's website extolls the virtues of Ruger strength and 45 Colt power, an interesting read.

ElyBoy · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

I love Rugers Rob.
I love shorter barrels.
I really like the .45 Colt.

I would buy the gun if I were you.
I'm easy prey for pistols like the one that you are looking at.

Have fun shooting your new pistol when you get it, and let us know how YOU like it.

Eric Very Happy

robfromaz1977 · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

Well I went ahead and bought it. I did look on gunbroker and the only thing close cost 550 to start with. I am happy with it and cant wait to shoot it. I will let you know how it shoots. Thanks for all the info.

ElyBoy · Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2008 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

Good for you Rob, you won't be sorry.

Eric

Handloader · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

robfromaz1977 wrote:

Well I went ahead and bought it. I did look on gunbroker and the only thing close cost 550 to start with. I am happy with it and cant wait to shoot it. I will let you know how it shoots. Thanks for all the info.

OK, that was five days ago --- where is the report? Inquiring minds want to know. Of course, you are getting pounded by a storm today and the next few days, but, for a dedicated shooter that should present no problem! Smile

Have you been to the St Johns range?

robfromaz1977 · Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: Ruger Redhawk

Yeah I fully intend to give a report but it may be a while with my schedule being what it is. Hopefully sooner than later. No I have not been to the St Johns range but I have coworkers that go there often.