Finally got my 44 mag!

[Cump]

Yesterday traded a Glock 17 mos for this Redhawk with 7.5 inch barrel. 2004 production. Reportedly less than 100 rds through (which looks about right). After market fiber optic sights (with originals). Hogue camo wood grips, though I've opted for the factory (for now). I have been wanting a 44 for a while for MT. And after several trades, I went from a basic AR to this.

Looks pretty good with its more refined cousins ...

 

[WrongHanded]

Nice! Is that a Bowen Classic Arms "Target" rear sight? Doesn't look to be stock.

 

[Cump]

Just a set of Williams fire sights. But look good.

 

[MidRoad]

Congrats, fine looking handgun. In the same boat as you,offloaded my glock 17 for an sp101

 

[Blkhrt13]

Bet you a dollar that's a smooth shooter.

 

[stoky]

congrats & enjoy!

 

[THEWELSHM]

Nice mate..

Thewelshm

 

[SwaneeSR]

Congratulations. I need to get me a big bore.

 

[Cump]

Bet you a dollar that's a smooth shooter.

It has a nice double action pull, better than my two smiths (on first day's impression). Single action not quite as good as the 686.

I'm betting it will be both smooth and stout when I get it to the range.

 

[Cump]

Typo above. Actually 2014 production.

 

[CZ9shooter]

Cool. I've got an early 80's model I came across used a few years ago. It's still rock solid and handles stiff handloads like champ.

 

[Blkhrt13]

It has a nice double action pull, better than my two smiths (on first day's impression). Single action not quite as good as the 686.

I'm betting it will be both smooth and stout when I get it to the range.

With that much barrel it should be tame recoil wise

 

[bannockburn]

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Nice bit of horse trading to move up to that Redhawk! My brother took his Redhawk with a 5 1/2" barrel to Alaska when he had a job assignment up there. I got him an old WWII British canvas flap holster (for a Webley .455), to carry it in and it fit the Redhawk perfectly.

 

[22250Rem]

I finally got my 44 Mag several years ago; and it's the same model and barrel length as yours. IIRC it's a 1987 production per the serial number and it shoots great. LGS got it in a package deal when they purchased an entire collection from an estate and gave me a good price on it. I had been wanting something like a Redhawk or a Super Redhawk for some time and couldn't resist this one when it showed up. Now have it set up for deer season with a 2x Leupold and a set of Hogue grips. Handles 260 gr. WFNGC's very nice with a fairly warm (not max) load of H-110 that chronos a little over 1300 fps. I predict that you're gonna really like that Redhawk; I'm pretty fond of mine.

 

[red rick]

Nice trade , you came out good in a even trade .

 

[Cump]

I finally got my 44 Mag several years ago; and it's the same model and barrel length as yours. IIRC it's a 1987 production per the serial number and it shoots great. LGS got it in a package deal when they purchased an entire collection from an estate and gave me a good price on it. I had been wanting something like a Redhawk or a Super Redhawk for some time and couldn't resist this one when it showed up. Now have it set up for deer season with a 2x Leupold and a set of Hogue grips. Handles 260 gr. WFNGC's very nice with a fairly warm (not max) load of H-110 that chronos a little over 1300 fps. I predict that you're gonna really like that Redhawk; I'm pretty fond of mine.View attachment 417363

Nice looking set-up. I'm planning on some h-110 loads too. Trip this weekend so I can't hit the range.

Oh, the torture of waiting ...

 

[Hooda Thunkit]

Very nice revolver.
I purchased my first 44Mag from a friend who needed cash. I liked it so much, that I've acquired several more over the years.
They tend to multiply.

You'll enjoy it.

 

[Walkalong]

a Glock 17 mos for this Redhawk with 7.5 inch barrel.

I'd do that trade in a heart beat! Nice.

 

[22250Rem]

They tend to multiply.

Next thing you know they'll be stamping another warning on the barrel: "CAUTION -- MAY BE HABIT FORMING". And for some of us that could be true.

 

[Cump]

Maybe a Super Blackhawk ...

 

[WrongHanded]

Maybe a Super Blackhawk ...

I am headed in that direction from my Redhawk purchase. Can't help myself really. I may have Big Bore Fever!

 

[WiTom]

Hope you enjoy, as my Super Redhawk is one of my favorites to shoot. I cast a 240 grain with Unique, that can be shot all day, and to step it up, I end the session with the same lead bullet and some 2400. Have fun.

 

[Walkalong]

They tend to multiply.

I went for .41 Mag on the second one.

 

[Hardtarget]

A friend has a Redhawk. I've shot it a few times...you're gonna' like it! You made a nice addition.
I have three pistols on my list...a .44 mag is one of the three. One of these days!

Mark

 

[stchman]

Nice trade, a beautiful stainless revolver is such a nice thing to have. I have my Super Redhawk and love it.