The .44 decision..

[Live2offroad]

So..

I am torn between the:

A. Super Blackhawk, 7.5in Barrel, in .44mag


and the

B. Redhawk, 7.5in Barrel, in .44mag



I have the Alaskan .44 and love it, but I want a .44 in a long(er) barrel..

What are your thoughts?.

 

[WNC Seabee]

I'm a big fan of the SRH/GP/SP design. The maintenance and field stripping is as easy as it gets.

 

[Live2offroad]

The Super Redhawk is a great gun.. But damn is it ugly.. Since I collect guns that I enjoy shooting and also find aesthetically pleasing the SRH is out..

 

[tguil]

Had the same decision to make 25 years ago. Must have made the right choice. I still have my 7 1/2 inch Redhawk.

Tom

 

[gathert]

I'd go for B.

 

[Gryffydd]

What are you planning on doing with it?
Just for me personally, if I were to get a 7.5" .44 Mag, I wouldn't be using it for anything that I'd need a double action for (I prefer SA revolvers), so I'd go with the Blackhawk. Except I'd get this one instead:

The Bisley grip makes even the heaviest of loads comfortable.

Buds has them for only $20 more than the standard Super Blackhawk.

 

[jimniowa]

I have had both, my SBH 7.5" is now a 4.5" shooting .44sp for hunting carry duty. I have a RH Hunter in 7.5" wearing a scope and a RH 5.5" that I also carry at times. If you look at the specs the "ugly SRH" weighs less than the RH. I have 7 Ruger products and have had some isues with some, however their CS has always responded in favorable way so I recommend their products.
Jim

 

[Live2offroad]

What are you planning on doing with it?

Doing with it? Well, I think I'll probably shoot it..

I am not a "purpose" gun owner.. I collect them because I love guns, period. I don't regularly hunt, nor do I compete in any way. I just enjoy being an accurate and competent shooter. My guns are bought because they appeal to me in some fashion.. Feel, look, etc...

I just like to shoot and for me guns are the epitome of "form follows function equals beauty".. Engineering marvels that double as art.

I have 7 Ruger products

I have 5 - four pistols and a 10/22

-Peter

 

[Gryffydd]

In that case I'll definitely stand by my Bisley recommendation.
There's a reason the custom shops use the Bisley grip frames and the Freedom Arms revolvers use something very similar. Plus they're probably the best looking Blackhawks (IMHO).

 

[ThomasT]

But damn is it ugly..

I didn't know that. I just bought two security six's and think they look pretty good. The redhawk just looks like a bigger security six.

I have a BH with the round trigger guard (i like the way it looks over the dragoon style) but wish I would have spent a little more and got a 5.5" SRH instead.

 

[bluetopper]

If quality of single action trigger pull means anything to you the Blackhawk is the way to go.

 

[aHFo3]

I'd go single action, and I 2nd Gryffydd's thoughts on the Bisley grip frame. It fits my hand better. I'm not a big fan of the engraving on the bisley cylinder though.

Which one feels best in your hands?

 

[towboat_er]

Blackhawk!!!

 

[L-Frame]

I think that the Redhawk is actually a very elegant looking revolver. (The SRH is ugly). If you have no stated purpose other than owning and shooting nice looking, quality products, I'd jump on the Redhawk in a second. I actuallly think that the 5.5 inch is the nicest looking of all. NOw, all this only works if it feels good in your hand.

 

[bobby68]

Doing with it? Well, I think I'll probably shoot it..

I am not a "purpose" gun owner.. I collect them because I love guns, period. I don't regularly hunt, nor do I compete in any way. I just enjoy being an accurate and competent shooter. My guns are bought because they appeal to me in some fashion.. Feel, look, etc...

I just like to shoot and for me guns are the epitome of "form follows function equals beauty".. Engineering marvels that double as art.




I have 5 - four pistols and a 10/22

-Peter

Pro arms podcast had an interesting discussion of how using an SA handgun in self defense leaves you vulnerable to a deep pockets civil law suit. It seems there are attorneys who look for such cases aiming for home owners insurance. Listening to it makes one really think. The point is you shouldn't count on SA capable handguns for SD.

 

[Live2offroad]

Pro arms podcast had an interesting discussion of how using an SA handgun in self defense leaves you vulnerable to a deep pockets civil law suit. It seems there are attorneys who look for such cases aiming for home owners insurance. Listening to it makes one really think. The point is you shouldn't count on SA capable handguns for SD.

In CA shooting someone is a high risk activity even if they are in your house sodomizing your cat, while holding you at gun point..

I'd like to know how the difference between DA and SA plays any part in the after action risk. Do you have any details? (edit: That you'd like to share in a thread dedicated to the topic)

Do you have an opinion on the two revolvers in question?

 

[millertyme]

If it's just going to be a shooter then I'd stick with the SA models. I had a Vaquero in .44Mag for a while and it was fun to shoot, but I wanted something a little more defensively minded. For pure plinking enjoyment you can't go wrong with either, especially if you reload for them. But should the opportunity arise to use one or the other shooting something full-house I preferred the RH. It seemed more comfortable when shooting higher velocity (1300 FPS or more).

 

[Tomcat47]

I 2nd The Bisley!

 

[Live2offroad]

This is a tough call.. But there is something about that 7.5in Redhawk that is really drawing me in that direction. I love my .357 Blackhawk, so I think a .44 version would be sweet.. but I've put a few hundred rounds down range through a friends 5.5in barrel .44 Redhawk and I love that too..

Hmm.. Gonna have to see them in person. Side by side.

-Peter

 

[Armored farmer]

7.5" sbh

 

[Gryffydd]

I will say that I've handled (but not fired) the 7.5" Redhawk and it really impressed me with its balance and pointing feel. I think it would be more comfortable with heavy loads than the standard Super Blackhawk, though probably less comfortable than the Bisley grip. The Redhawks aren't known for their awesome single action triggers though. I'm sure you'll have people pipe up and say theirs are fine, and they don't seem to be terrible, but they're not as good as a Blackhawk with a poor boy's trigger job.

 

[Live2offroad]

Ok so I've had a chance to shoot the two original revolvers.. and of those two made a choice.. Then I had the chance to shoot the Super redhawk, and while I still think it's ugly it's growing on me.. So..

Round two..

This..

I'd put the Hogue grip on it..

Or the Super Redhawk in .44 with the 7.5in barrel


I have the Alaskan in .44 so the full barrel version above is, as I said, growing on me..

 

[batmann]

If you like the handling of the Alaskan and I do, then the logical choice is the SRH. The SBH is a great gun and so is the Redhawk, but shooting the SRH is something special. It will handle about anything you put in it and the ergonomics and the trigger, IMHO, is superior to the Redhawk.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

The Redhawk
Here is a review of mine
Redhawk Review

As you stated the Super Redhawk is just down right ugly. Like you I often times just like to look at my weapons especially while cleaning them.

Don't do it man don't let them talk you into it LOL.

Don't forget Ruger has a 4inch model also
Ruger 4inch Review

 

[Vic in Va]

I have this:


And it will do this at 50 yards:
W-W brass, VV N110 powder, CCI 300 primer, Hornady 300 grain XTP seated at 1.743" OAL.


I have been shooting Super Blackhawks for years, and recently acquired the Super Redhawk. Though I initially found it ugly, to be honest, I found it possessed features I found desirable.

To me, it handles recoil better, and I am able to grip it in a more consistent manner, which obviously helps with accuracy.

And, it won't do this:


And yes, I know all about keeping the screws tight, and especially the ERH, but this was one of the earlier "studded" barrels, and the stud itself came loose.

The SRH seems to handle scoping better, and I will keep the two SBHs I have unscoped for trail guns, probably cutting one to 4 and 5/8" to facilitate carrying.

I don't doubt the SBHs are as accurate as the SRHs, but the latter just seems to fit me better, and though I find their appearance somewhat unappealing, they perform.