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A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:32 am
by Wambli Ska
Soooooooo, I didn’t know this about the gun when I bought it. REALLY innovative design works with or without full moon clips!!!
They arrived today and just tried them out. That’s just a freaking cool bonus!!!!
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Holster is a lined full flap Bianchi, perfect crap weather rig.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:45 am
by Zee
Sure would look nice with better grips.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:41 am
by Wambli Ska
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:45 am
Sure would look nice with better grips.
I’ll take that under consideration. Any recommendations? Also I want to replace the front sight with a fiber optic one but it appears that the 5.5” doesn’t have a standard Redhawk setup. It has a dovetail. Do you have one with that setup?
And a last one. There is over 1/2” of open cylinder in front of the rounds which means I can get away with just about any size bullet I’d ever want to play with and I know you like heavy for caliber loads. Have you played with heavy .357 loads? Any you’d recommend?
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:53 am
by shotgunshooter3
Standing by...
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 11:23 am
by Freezer
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:45 am
Sure would look nice with better grips.
All your taste is in your mouth!
I like it! The half moon idea is fantastic.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:00 pm
by Chiro1989
I like the 2 extra pew in a Redhawk frame
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 4:26 pm
by bullsi1911
Big fan of moon clip revolvers. Nice upgrade
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 4:59 pm
by Elk Creek
That should be fun!!!
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:32 pm
by sakodude
So where is the range report? You're retired and live in the desert for crying out loud.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:40 pm
by Bigslug
Odd that they seem to have dropped the push button front sight Redhawks and GP-100's have used forever. At least you have a nice solid black front sight - you could do worse.
I have had a Smith 640 "Pro Series" for - I dunno - about a decade that uses the same moon-clips-or-not option for .38/.357 brass. I dabbled with the mooners for a while and concluded that for a 5-shot pocket gun, they're a pain in the ass and I'm happier running with a couple of speed strips that are more comfortable to sit on and aren't going to bend.
For a full-size hogleg that's likely going to run in conjunction with a belt holster and presumably pouches, it might make more sense.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:42 pm
by Wambli Ska
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So where is the range report? You're retired and live in the desert for crying out loud.
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Spending 90% of my free time with the new baby and momma. Also getting ready to un-retire myself…
This weekend I have the AZ contingent meeting the baby, so if have TWO granddaughters to entertain
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Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:46 pm
by Elk Creek
Time with family beats trigger time, every time!
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:46 pm
by Wambli Ska
Freezer wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 11:23 am
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:45 am
Sure would look nice with better grips.
All your taste is in your mouth!
I like it! The half moon idea is fantastic.
I thought so too! Now that I get how it works the idea is really growing on me! Will make a good roam around the desert on a holster gun
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:47 pm
by Zee
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:41 am
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:45 am
Sure would look nice with better grips.
I’ll take that under consideration. Any recommendations? Also I want to replace the front sight with a fiber optic one but it appears that the 5.5” doesn’t have a standard Redhawk setup. It has a dovetail. Do you have one with that setup?
And a last one. There is over 1/2” of open cylinder in front of the rounds which means I can get away with just about any size bullet I’d ever want to play with and I know you like heavy for caliber loads. Have you played with heavy .357 loads? Any you’d recommend?
You know I’m screwing with you, right?
On mine, I used a roll pin fiber optic front sight.
Heaviest I’ve used in the .357 Mag is 180gr Powder Coated.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:48 pm
by Wambli Ska
Chiro1989 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 1:00 pm
I like the 2 extra pew in a Redhawk frame
Yep, kind’a cool. And there’s a lot of weight/metal on this gun to take the recoil of even the worst kicker loads you can come up with.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:49 pm
by Elk Creek
You can also play with seating depth with that rig…….
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:50 pm
by Wambli Ska
Elk Creek wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 4:59 pm
That should be fun!!!
I’m finding out on Monday after the crew leaves I will take some time for myself and head out into the wilderness.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:52 pm
by Wambli Ska
Bigslug wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:40 pm
Odd that they seem to have dropped the push button front sight Redhawks and GP-100's have used forever. At least you have a nice solid black front sight - you could do worse.
I have had a Smith 640 "Pro Series" for - I dunno - about a decade that uses the same moon-clips-or-not option for .38/.357 brass. I dabbled with the mooners for a while and concluded that for a 5-shot pocket gun, they're a pain in the ass and I'm happier running with a couple of speed strips that are more comfortable to sit on and aren't going to bend.
For a full-size hogleg that's likely going to run in conjunction with a belt holster and presumably pouches, it might make more sense.
I need to measure the dovetail and height to see what I’m working with here. Not a target gun so I’d like to get something that will work faster for shots of opportunity or even SD if ever needed.
This crew served puppy is not on my CC rotation so the ability to switch different types of ammo in a second is kind of nifty.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:00 pm
by Wambli Ska
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:47 pm
Wambli Ska wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:41 am
Zee wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:45 am
Sure would look nice with better grips.
I’ll take that under consideration. Any recommendations? Also I want to replace the front sight with a fiber optic one but it appears that the 5.5” doesn’t have a standard Redhawk setup. It has a dovetail. Do you have one with that setup?
And a last one. There is over 1/2” of open cylinder in front of the rounds which means I can get away with just about any size bullet I’d ever want to play with and I know you like heavy for caliber loads. Have you played with heavy .357 loads? Any you’d recommend?
You know I’m screwing with you, right?
On mine, I used a roll pin fiber optic front sight.
Heaviest I’ve used in the .357 Mag is 180gr Powder Coated.
Of course I know
But I’m always interested in your opinion. You get more trigger time in a week than most of us get in years
The roll pin setup unfortunately won’t work in this one. The search begins. I think 180s will probably be my preferred feed for this gun. It’s a deep hole in front of the loaded rounds. This is how much room I have in front of 158gr bullets seated crimped on cannelure.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:01 pm
by Wambli Ska
Elk Creek wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 6:49 pm
You can also play with seating depth with that rig…….
I have so much room in there I could probably run rifle bullets
I think my biggest concern is at which weight/speed point they’ll just start tumbling.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:14 pm
by sakodude
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The box are 190 gr gas checked, the bullet next to it is a 205gr GC rifle bullet if your feeling froggy!
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:07 pm
by JunkCollector
I know where you got those....lol
And I have more
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:15 pm
by Elk Creek
sakodude wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:14 pm
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The box are 190 gr gas checked, the bullet next to it is a 205gr GC rifle bullet if your feeling froggy!
Damn The those 205’s would be awesome in a long throated 357!!!
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:27 pm
by Bigslug
Sako may have a point. . .
That looks to be the RCBS 200 grain gas check flat point that gets a lot of use in .35 Remington and similar beasts. If it fits the Redhawk cylinder crimped in .357 brass, that's probably worth considering as your long range bullet. If it's close, it might even be worth trimming the brass back a little to make it work.
Re: A neat update on the Ruger Redhawk…
Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 9:11 pm
by Wambli Ska
Hummmmmm, I’m m feeling it
