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The '''Ruger Redhawk''' is a large frame double action revolver, based on Ruger's [[Ruger Security Six|Security Six]] line. Available in both blued and Stainless Steel finish, the Redhawk is distinguishable from other revolvers due to its intentionally manufactured 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 its 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 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. | |||
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Revision as of 21:36, 26 May 2013
The Ruger Redhawk is a large frame double action revolver, based on Ruger's Security Six line. Available in both blued and Stainless Steel finish, the Redhawk is distinguishable from other revolvers due to its intentionally manufactured 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 its 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.
Ruger Redhawk
Specifications
(1979 - present)
Type: Revolver
Barrel Lengths: 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 7.5 inch
Caliber: .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, .45 Long Colt, .454 Casull, .480 Ruger
Capacity: 6 round cylinder
Fire Modes: SA/DA revolver
The Ruger Redhawk can be seen in the following films and video games used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tremors | Michael Gross | Burt Gummer | 1990 | |
| Tremors | Robert Jayne | Melvin | 1990 | |
| If Looks Could Kill | Michael Siberry | Derek Richardson | 1991 | |
| Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man | Daniel Baldwin | Alexander | 1991 | |
| Snake Eater III: His Law | Minor Mustain | Cowboy | 1992 | |
| Point Blank | Danny Trejo | Wallace | 1998 | |
| Point Blank | Werner Schreyer | Billy | 1998 | |
| X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Danny Huston | Col. William Stryker | 2009 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law & Order | Shooting range patron | "Trust" (S02E15) | 1992 | |
| The Stand | Adam Storke | Larry Underwood | 1994 |
Video Game
| Game Title | Appears as | Note | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Park: Trespasser | 1998 |
Ruger Super Redhawk
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Boiled | Anthony Wong | Johnny Wong | 1992 | |
| Another Stakeout | Miguel Ferrer | Tony Castellano | . | 1993 |
| Police Academy 7 | David Graf | Eugene Tackleberry | 1994 | |
| Men in Black | Peter Linari | The tow truck driver | 1997 | |
| Men in Black | Vincent D'Onofrio | Edgar/The Bug | 1997 | |
| The Transporter | Jason Statham | Frank | cut down barrel | 2002 |
| Blood Brothers | Chen Chang | Mark | continuity error | 2007 |
| Blood Brothers | Daniel Wu | Ah Feng | 2007 | |
| Ca$h | Valeria Golino | Julia | cut down barrel | 2008 |
| Ca$h | Caroline Proust | Léa | cut down barrel | 2008 |
| Ca$h | François Berléand | François | cut down barrel | 2008 |
Television
| Show Title / Episode | Actor | Character | Note | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monk / "Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus" | Lolita Davidovich | Natasia Lovara | 2002-2009 |
Anime
| Show Title | Character | Notation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zombie-Loan | Shito Tachibana | 2007 |
Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faster | Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson | "Driver" | 2010 | |
| Abduction | Taylor Lautner | Nathan Price | 2011 | |
| Abduction | Michael Nyqvist | Kozlov | 2011 | |
| In Time | Gang Member | 2011 |
See Also
- Ruger - A list of all firearms manufactured by Ruger.