Zaydok Allen
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Sweet! I wish they made a Super Redhawk just like that in 41 or 44
New 4" Half Shroud GP100
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Deaf Smith
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About time Ruger stopped trying to be a Python and be a Ruger.
I always preferred the Security Six look to the Python look (and that underlug made the GP HEAVIER than needed.)
And I don't need colored inserts. Brass bead is the way to go.
But... don't think I'll pay $900 buck for one! We will see what the real 'retail' price is.
Deaf
Mark in GA
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Right on about the larger 44 Redhawks. The spring set up in the GP and Super Redhawk if better to me than the original Redhawk. But I always have thought the Super Redhawk was way too bulky and ugly. They should use this as the basis for a perfect Redhawk. This barrel contour and spring set up would have me reaching for my wallet.
Mark in GA
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Deaf Smith
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Sam1911
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That's not an optical delusion, right? The cylinder is pulvinated toward the front?
That's a new feature, right? I've never noticed it before. Makes the cylinder flutes look a little oval.
That's a new feature, right? I've never noticed it before. Makes the cylinder flutes look a little oval.
hAkron
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I personally don't care for the look of this gun. I have a Security Six, a GP-100, and a blackhawk. I think those are nice looking guns, so it's not like I don't like Ruger wheel guns.
Full disclosure - I also don't like the looks of the 686 Pro which I think looks similar to this gun.
I also think the wooden hogue grips look like cheap Karl Nill knockoffs.
Full disclosure - I also don't like the looks of the 686 Pro which I think looks similar to this gun.
I also think the wooden hogue grips look like cheap Karl Nill knockoffs.
Sam,
If'n you was here in person I'd'a slapped the spit outa that potty mouth of yours!
How dare you use that P word on a family forum like this, in front of women, kids & innocent puppies?????
No delusion, though, Ruger says it looks good, reduces weight slightly, and makes the gun a smidge easier to holster.
I actually like it.
Denis
If'n you was here in person I'd'a slapped the spit outa that potty mouth of yours!
How dare you use that P word on a family forum like this, in front of women, kids & innocent puppies?????
No delusion, though, Ruger says it looks good, reduces weight slightly, and makes the gun a smidge easier to holster.
I actually like it.
Denis
Sam1911
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LOL! Sorry ... "more rounder-er?"
SharpsDressedMan
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I'll bet that billboard stuff could easily be polished off.
CopperFouling
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Wait, are you suggesting that firearms companies copy one another? That's crazy talk.
I thought the same exact thing.
SharpsDressedMan
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I was just thinking that the gun might look really nice if that stuff was removed, and like you mentioned, maybe polish the gun up, as in bright stainless. It would be a very unique Ruger.
BSA1
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SAM1911,
I think the word you are looking for it "chamfer" which was a common feature on 19th century revolvers. I suppose it was done due to blackpowder fouling.
I think the word you are looking for it "chamfer" which was a common feature on 19th century revolvers. I suppose it was done due to blackpowder fouling.
Sam1911
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Naaah. I know what a chamfer is, and pulvinated is a better term here. A chamfer is more abrupt -- happens just at the edge, and specifically speaking, involves a distinct (usually 45 deg.) change in angle.
Like so:
It could also be "radiused" which would indicate a rolled-over edge describing a quarter of a circle, like in these counter top explanations:
Pulvinated describes something that has more of a sweep, or "belly" to it. Mostly used to describe architectural columns which are slightly fat in the middle (truly straight-sided columns look a bit hollow to most observers), it indicates that there is a gradual, fair curve across the surface.
When I look at this Ruger's cylinder, it doesn't have a chamfer at the front of the cylinder, nor a radiused corner. It appears to have a gradually reducing, curved outer surface that sweeps down from the full diameter of the cylinder at the beginning of the flutes down to a smaller diameter at the front. If you look under the top strap right above the barrel stub/forcing cone, you'll see a slight triangle of daylight with a very lightly convex hypotenuse, indicative of that curvature.
Like so:
It could also be "radiused" which would indicate a rolled-over edge describing a quarter of a circle, like in these counter top explanations:
Pulvinated describes something that has more of a sweep, or "belly" to it. Mostly used to describe architectural columns which are slightly fat in the middle (truly straight-sided columns look a bit hollow to most observers), it indicates that there is a gradual, fair curve across the surface.
When I look at this Ruger's cylinder, it doesn't have a chamfer at the front of the cylinder, nor a radiused corner. It appears to have a gradually reducing, curved outer surface that sweeps down from the full diameter of the cylinder at the beginning of the flutes down to a smaller diameter at the front. If you look under the top strap right above the barrel stub/forcing cone, you'll see a slight triangle of daylight with a very lightly convex hypotenuse, indicative of that curvature.
Sam1911
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Ha! He made me do it!
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