Ruger redhawk

Yup, you should get that one for sure.

$50 less than what you were going to offer and you are questioning the purchase? Yeah, you should definitively make the purchase if you want a .44 in your safe

If I had the cash in hand and could inspect it first-hand I wouldn't hesitate at that price.

The Redhawk is arguably the better deer gun given the 2 choices. If you reload even better still. $400.00 is closer to a Blackhawk price than that Redhawk. Heck buy it, you can always trade down to a Blackhawk but doubt you ever will.

Hand him $350 in cash and ask him if that will do. Don't ask if he will take $350, let him count it first. A lot of times people will go down on the price once they get their hands on the money.

^^^ That could be a good way to damage a friendship.

Hello friends and neighbors // Great revolver at a great price, sounds like your buddy knew you were looking for a 44mag and is helping you as much as himself.

The double action -vs- a lighter single action is entirely your call.
I like the Redhawk better but have seen some amazing shots with a Blackhawk.

I had a 7 1/2" RH 44mag in the 1980s and now have a 5" RH 44mag and a 7 1/2" BH 30 cal. All three were well worth the money.

Hope you find what works for you.

Get it....the Redhawk in any caliber blue or stainless is a gem for 400 bucks.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

I paid $380 for my Redhawk in 1996. They are running around $750 for new ones. If you don't buy that for $400, I'm going to jump through this screen and show you some common sense.

You don't need a single-action when you have a classic Redhawk. With a Redhawk you get the best of both worlds.

You'll like it.

I'd jump on it.

You guys with the factory grips on your Redhawks - How can you shoot them like that? I think that's the biggest disappointment with my Redhawk. I've got to keep a pair of Pachmayrs on there so it'll be comfortable to shoot. I'd much rather have some pretty wood grips, but nothing's worked so far.

That's a pretty good price. If you're longing for single action shooting, you can always cock it before you pull the trigger.

You made a good choice in buying the redhawk. I own both a Blackhawk and a Redhawk - for me, the grip shape of the Redhawk allows for a more comfortable hold and it does a great job of enabling me to control recoil. I've been a handloader for a few years now and I love the flexibility the .44 allows. I can shoot light hardcast loads for plinking (feels like a mall caliber gun) or load it up to full house heavy bullets that will drop a bear. I have not had a single problem with the gun. The trigger pull in DA is a little heavy but given what you paid for the gun you could install (or have installed) a Wolfe spring set that will make the action feel easier - you'll still be below the going value of a what a used Redhawk goes for.

If you want a single action, don't buy the Redhawk. Wait and get the one you want. There is nothing "better" about the Redhawk over a Super Blackhawk. Just different.

Get a box of the hottest loads you can find. Fire one in the Redhawk and then fire one in the Blackhawk and then make your decision.

Just do it. You know you want to

i can't make a deal for ****. I just paid $690 for a nice used Redhawk, Pachy gripes, and one box of shells. How come nobody offers me one for $400.

It has less to do with the money than it does with the size and weight.

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Take that other $50 you were going to offer, double it and take it to a good smith to have it shortened to 4" or 5" and have a new sight installed.

The only way you'll get noticeably lighter is a S&W airweight, and they bite your hand. A 29/629 is only a couple ounces lighter with the same barrel length.

I don't like Redhawks... had one in .45 Colt. In fact, I got rid of all of my Rugers - now I have fewer revolvers - but all they are S&W. Of course, that doesn't detract from the fact that you were offered a great deal. If you want a .44 Magnum revolver to hunt with now, $400 for a good condition Redhawk is between a good buy and a steal.... I'd grab it!

Good luck!

Stainz

bentongunclub said:

i can't make a deal for ****. I just paid $690 for a nice used Redhawk, Pachy gripes, and one box of shells. How come nobody offers me one for $400.

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You and me brother, people here want crazy money for their stuff.