[44Revolver]

I just bought a Ruger Redhawk and a scope. What rings and mounts do you recommend. I saw the ones pictured below and like them because no gunsmithing is needed. Any body have experience with these mounts or recommend other mounts?

http://www.weaver-mounts.com/images/pistol.jpg

[ChristopherG]

Is that the b-square? I tried one that came with the Redhawk I traded for--once. It marked the barrel when cranked down tight enough to secure the scope, and was difficult to ensure a straight fit. Short story, the Weigand mount--which requires drilling and tapping--is far superior, as well as cheaper. The Redhawk top-strap is plenty strong to stand having a couple little holes in it, and you will never worry about the Weigand working loose. It's also considerably less chunky and heavy than the clamping-gizmo from b-square. My limited experience, for what little it's worth.
CG

[444]

I wouldn't use a clamp-on mount like that on a hard recoiling handgun like the Ruger Redhawk. Get the good stuff: quality will be appreciated long after the price is forgotten.

http://www.jackweigand.com/raswms.html

[Preacherman]

The Weigand sight base is good, but IMHO the strongest possible handgun scope mount is the T'SOB from SSK (see here (http://www.sskindustries.com/atlantis/handgun.html) and scroll down for details). It would be my choice for a hard-recoiling gun.

It can handle more than two rings, for greater scope support, as illustrated in this picture from the SSK Web site.


http://www.sskindustries.com/images/blackhawks.jpg

[444]

SSK certainly makes great stuff, as good as can be found.
But you can do the same thing with the Jack Weigand mounts: http://www.jackweigand.com/rings.html