The Original Redhawk 357

Do you want it?

That was some other forums member's Grail gun (his/her username is escaping me). Personally it seems like an extraordinarily silly Revolver to me. That said that price seem decent if they are as rare as I am lead to believe and assuming it's in 95% condition. But ultimately you have to answer the question of is it worth $600 to you?

That's a lot of gun for a small cartridge, but I bet it's a peach to shoot.

price seems ok if the timing is solid.

357smallbore

If it's what you really want and it really is in 95% condition, then by all means go for it.

Post photos when you get it; I always love seeing that massive cylinder with those 6 tiny holes in it!

That's a good price. I paid 750 for mine 5-6 years ago. They are great shooters. It's fun to shoot .38 wadcutter loads through it. My .22 kicks harder. If you don't reload and have that gun, you need to reload to get the full potential from the combo (250 grain at 1150, 180 at 1500, etc.). If you are shooting factory, I'd get another .357.

I would buy it if I found one for that price.

I bought a 44 5 1/2" Redhawk in 1985 for $305. All things considered 600 is a good price IMO.

Seems about the going rate

mcb said:

That was some other forums member's Grail gun (his/her username is escaping me). Personally it seems like an extraordinarily silly Revolver to me. That said that price seem decent if they are as rare as I am lead to believe and assuming it's in 95% condition. But ultimately you have to answer the question of is it worth $600 to you?

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Ya, that was me....


I paid a grand, so ya, to me that would be a GREAT price, lol. They were produced from '79 to '82.

I was watching them go on Gunbroker for 900-1200.

If you want it because it's neat, overbuilt, and a bit unusual- go for it! I will also say the DA trigger is the smoothest and lightest of any wheel gun I own, but it may have been massaged at some point, who knows. The 7.5" IS heavy, but balances perfectly.

If you just like RedHawks and don't care for the .44 cartridge, you may be able to find a slightly used, new-production 8-shot for less. These have the added coolness of being cut for moonclips, too.

357smallbore said:

Have a chance to buy a 95% stainless 5.5 Redhawk in 357. Circa 1985 for $600
Thoughts????

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Oops, see above.

The thing I like most about the Redhawk is the double-action trigger, it just suits me. The cocked SA trigger, meh.

If I ever see the right .357 RH again in 95% condition for $600, it will be a sad day for my wallet.

I will give you $650 for it!

Yes!!!

NIGHTLORD40K said:

They were produced from '79 to '82.

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Timeline is off here. All 3 of mine are 84 and 85.

If the OP doesn’t want it for $600, please do share where it is. I’d give that and more for another 5.5”.

Varminterror said:

Timeline is off here. All 3 of mine are 84 and 85.

If the OP doesn’t want it for $600, please do share where it is. I’d give that and more for another 5.5”.

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How did you date them? Last time I called Ruger, they told me they didn't have access to that info......

IIRC, I got my dates from one of the Ruger forums. Of course, everything you read on the Internet must be true!

You got a bad rep from Ruger. I’ve been told the month of shipment of every non-Six Series firearm I have ever bought, simply by calling. It is also readily available in tabular form on their website - instruction manuals and product history.

Varminterror said:

You got a bad rep from Ruger. I’ve been told the month of shipment of every non-Six Series firearm I have ever bought, simply by calling. It is also readily available in tabular form on their website - instruction manuals and product history.

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Ahhhhhhh....that would explain it. I called about my Security Six, and when the rep told me that, I didn't bother calling back about the Redhawk.

Damn right is buy it!

I stumbled upon a 7.5” .41 Mag last year, and I quickly realized that getting an out of production RH is pretty darn cool.

I agree with the masses, buy it... or tell us where it can be found

Stay safe!

Lol

$600 buy the bloody thing,you'll never break it and if you hand load you can put some scary loads thru it. I have a 7 1/5 " and everyone can't believe the weight and size of the pistol.