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The Ruger Redhawk is a large frame double action revolver, based on Ruger's [[Ruger Security Six|Security Six]] line.  It is available in both blued and Stainless Steel finish.  What distinguishes it from other revolvers is the fact that it was intentionally built with substantial reinforcements in the frame, chamber and cylinder, making it capable of taking very '''hot''' custom hand loads.  This design feature was done to cater to the custom loaders, ever searching for more powerful handgun cartridges.  At the time of it's introduction, 1979, it was the most powerful handgun in the world, being that it could take the .44 Magnum cartridge, custom loaded to maximize velocity.  Such 'hot' loads were not recommended for any of the other .44 magnum handguns at the time, including the venerable Smith & Wesson Model 29/629.  Since then other larger calibers and handguns have been introduced.   
The Ruger Redhawk is a large frame double action revolver, based on Ruger's [[Ruger Security Six|Security Six]] line.  It is available in both blued and Stainless Steel finish.  What distinguishes it from other revolvers is the fact that it was intentionally built with substantial reinforcements in the frame, chamber and cylinder, making it capable of taking very '''hot''' custom hand loads.  This design feature was done to cater to the custom loaders, ever searching for more powerful handgun cartridges.  At the time of it's introduction, 1979, it was the most powerful handgun in the world, being that it could take the .44 Magnum cartridge, custom loaded to maximize velocity.  Such 'hot' loads were not recommended for any of the other .44 magnum handguns at the time, including the venerable Smith & Wesson Model 29/629.  Since then other larger calibers and handguns have been introduced.   


In 1987, Ruger released the Super Redhawk, based on the [[Ruger GP-100 |GP-100]] revolver. Unlike the original Redhawk, the frame extends out an additional 2 1/2" to allow for the mounting of a scope. Since it's introduction, Ruger has pared back the original Redhawk line to the .44 Magnum and .45 Colt cartridges, with the larger chamberings only offered in the Super Redhawk.
In 1987, Ruger released the Super Redhawk, based on the [[Ruger GP100 |GP-100]] revolver. Unlike the original Redhawk, the frame extends out an additional 2 1/2" to allow for the mounting of a scope. Since it's introduction, Ruger has pared back the original Redhawk line to the .44 Magnum and .45 Colt cartridges, with the larger chamberings only offered in the Super Redhawk.





Revision as of 04:28, 22 May 2011

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Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum. Stainless steel.
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Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum. Blued steel.
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Ruger Super Redhawk .44 Magnum
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Ruger Super Redhawk with 9 1/2" barrel - .45 Long Colt and .454 Casull
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Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan - .45 Long Colt and .454 Casull

The Ruger Redhawk is a large frame double action revolver, based on Ruger's Security Six line. It is available in both blued and Stainless Steel finish. What distinguishes it from other revolvers is the fact that it was intentionally built with substantial reinforcements in the frame, chamber and cylinder, making it capable of taking very hot custom hand loads. This design feature was done to cater to the custom loaders, ever searching for more powerful handgun cartridges. At the time of it's introduction, 1979, it was the most powerful handgun in the world, being that it could take the .44 Magnum cartridge, custom loaded to maximize velocity. Such 'hot' loads were not recommended for any of the other .44 magnum handguns at the time, including the venerable Smith & Wesson Model 29/629. Since then other larger calibers and handguns have been introduced.

In 1987, Ruger released the Super Redhawk, based on the GP-100 revolver. Unlike the original Redhawk, the frame extends out an additional 2 1/2" to allow for the mounting of a scope. Since it's introduction, Ruger has pared back the original Redhawk line to the .44 Magnum and .45 Colt cartridges, with the larger chamberings only offered in the Super Redhawk.


Specifications:

Barrel lengths offered - 4 inch (102 mm), 5.5 inch and 7.5 inch

Calibers available -

  • .38 Special
  • .357 Magnum
  • .41 Magnum
  • .44 Special
  • .44 Magnum
  • .45 Colt
  • .454 Casull

Action - Single and Double Action offered.


The Ruger Redhawk can be seen in the following films and video games used by the following actors:

Film

  • Briefly seen near the end of Tremors

Television

Video Games