Nice revolver. I've got a 4" Security Six .357 that I purchased new in 1984 that looks very similar. Although I must say, I like the Pachmayr grips on mine more than the stock ones.
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Ruger Redhawk 5.5" 44 Magnum
Well several weeks ago, I found at a local pawn shop... and traded a Sig P226 for plus some $$, but to me it was very much worth it. It was dressed with Pachmayr grip which I personally didn't like but will hang onto for the range. It was in great shape for it's 83 circa vintage according to the serial number. I did find a set of vintage stocks for it, which I like a lot better. I've had the speed strips and HKS speed loaders from a Redhawk I owned in the past and had to sell, this one isn't going away and has a permanent home. I'll be finding a proper holster again, as I liked the Galco DAO but I'll see what I find in either a cross draw or chest style holster. Until then, it did come with a nylon holster, which will work for now. But I figure, it was a great trade as the Ruger Redhawks around my parts are few and far in between, and I have good bear loads on stand by.
With .44 Special 240-gr SWC loads
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With Underwood 340gr +P+ Outdoor Loads
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Taken with the old Pachmayr grip
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With .44 Special 240-gr SWC loads
With Underwood 340gr +P+ Outdoor Loads
Taken with the old Pachmayr grip
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I went out shooting this evening using the stock grips, and we shall see the next time I go out which ones I like most. This trip was just to get the feel of the Redhawk shooting both .44 Special, I can see why Skeeter Skelton loved the .44 Special and .44 Magnum...
I'll be going back out again tomorrow with some friends to the Bigfork Gun Club, and the Redhawk will wear the Pachmayr grip, for this adventure.
Wow, is that a view of your backyard? I miss the mountains of MT. I've got to get back there someday.
You mentioned you're looking for a chest rig. I purchased one for my Smith and Wesson Governor from J&T Holsters and Belts. They do not have the Redhawk listed as one of the models they make holsters for but you could try contacting them to see if they could make one for you. Here's a photo of mine.
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Have fun at the range.
You mentioned you're looking for a chest rig. I purchased one for my Smith and Wesson Governor from J&T Holsters and Belts. They do not have the Redhawk listed as one of the models they make holsters for but you could try contacting them to see if they could make one for you. Here's a photo of mine.
Have fun at the range.
I might have to hunt one of those down, after I pay off the 6" GP100 have on layaway
The only bear target I had on hand, didn't have a charging bear cutout or poster.. so I was shooting at the vitals that are marked on this archery target. But I pretty much wanted to see how I could group using from the following loads, from mild to wild. Here in NW Montana we do work on bear defensive for the what if.. I say what if because in over 32 yrs of living here, I have never had to go face off with a mad black bear, or charging grizzly bear.
With my arthritis in my thumb joint of my right hand, I'm surprised I had no pain issues or discomfort from the hard recoil from the Underwood 340gr +P+ loads, but I will say that the trigger guard did leave an impression in my middle finger minor discomfort. Distance was from 5 to 7 yards.
6 rounds of 240-gr SWC
6 rounds of 270gr JSP
6 rounds of HSM 305gr Bear Load (warmer on felt recoil)
6 rounds of Underwood 340gr +P+ (harder on felt recoil, but manageable)
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I'm ordering some bear targets from Alaska, same ones that the Alaska State Parks uses for their training targets bot shot gun and revolver/pistol. Target available HERE
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With my arthritis in my thumb joint of my right hand, I'm surprised I had no pain issues or discomfort from the hard recoil from the Underwood 340gr +P+ loads, but I will say that the trigger guard did leave an impression in my middle finger minor discomfort. Distance was from 5 to 7 yards.
6 rounds of 240-gr SWC
6 rounds of 270gr JSP
6 rounds of HSM 305gr Bear Load (warmer on felt recoil)
6 rounds of Underwood 340gr +P+ (harder on felt recoil, but manageable)
I'm ordering some bear targets from Alaska, same ones that the Alaska State Parks uses for their training targets bot shot gun and revolver/pistol. Target available HERE
I noticed you said you were thinking about a Galco DAO holster, If your interested I'm selling this one...
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New Galco DAO Belt Holster for Redhawk 5.5 inch barrel
New Galco DAO- Strongside/Crossdraw Belt Holster.....Item # DAO178.... It's for a Ruger Redhawk 5.5 inch barrel....This holster is brand new never used .... $75.
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I sent you a PM, very interested.. thanks for the heads up.I noticed you said you were thinking about a Galco DAO holster, If your interested I'm selling this one...
New Galco DAO Belt Holster for Redhawk 5.5 inch barrel
New Galco DAO- Strongside/Crossdraw Belt Holster.....Item # DAO178.... It's for a Ruger Redhawk 5.5 inch barrel....This holster is brand new never used .... $75.
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