boo586
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What is the going rate on a Ruger Redhawk in 41 Magnum? What would you be willing to pay for one in excellent condition? I might be able to pick one up this weekend.
Boo586
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Redhawk 41 Mag
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I may have slightly overpaid for mine, but it was in excellent shape- 5.5" stainless. It came off of one of the auction sites, and my FFL said it was the only gun that EVER came in, that he offered to buy from the original buyer...
so, after you figure shipping and my FFL fee, it was just a tad over $500
it is a great gun, that of course they don't make anymore, and probably won't make again...
so, after you figure shipping and my FFL fee, it was just a tad over $500
it is a great gun, that of course they don't make anymore, and probably won't make again...
Erich
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The one I picked up last year here in ABQ, I think I gave $460 for. I'd have to run a search (or dig through receipts) to know for sure. It was stainless and had had some work done to the action. Nice gun - but a B - I - G .41!
Ben Shepherd
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500ish seems to be the going rate. I paid that for my 357 and 41 redhawks.
They were low production guns, only around 5000 made. Word is they are really acurate because the tooling never got wore out. This seems to be the case with mine.
Grab it if you can, it took me 10 years of hunting around to find mine.
They were low production guns, only around 5000 made. Word is they are really acurate because the tooling never got wore out. This seems to be the case with mine.
Grab it if you can, it took me 10 years of hunting around to find mine.
Sunray
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How easy is .41 mag ammo and/or brass and components to buy where you are? Finding anythuing .41 related, up here, is all but impossible. Just something to consider.
one45auto
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Ben,
If you can, PM me about your Ruger Redhawk .357. I'd be interested in learning more about it since I know a dealer who has one and I'm debating whether to add it to my collection. What year/years did they manufacture them? Is it visually identical to the .44 Redhawks? How's it shoot?
Ben Shepherd
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One45Auto:
They were produced from 1984 to 1991 IIRC. Same deal as the 41, only about 5,000 made. Unless the one you're looking at is a total POS, I'd be down there today to pick it up.
They are identical to 44 redhawks in every way except weight. The 357s are heavier 'cause they have less steel drilled out of them.
How's it shoot? It's a good shooter. Low production run= minimal tooling wear= tight tolerances=accurate gun(usually).
What's fun now is going to the gun shows and chuckling when you see a tag on a security six that says "strongest 357 made". I own a security six, and it's a stong gun, but the Redhawk is in a leauge of its own strength-wise.
One more thing: It's heavy for a 357. I consider it a good thing though. With factory stuff you would swear it's only 38 ammo. And when running hand loads that are "way out there"(as in a 180XTP doing 1400+) it barely gets up to the recoil level of a K-frame smith with standard stuff.
They were produced from 1984 to 1991 IIRC. Same deal as the 41, only about 5,000 made. Unless the one you're looking at is a total POS, I'd be down there today to pick it up.
They are identical to 44 redhawks in every way except weight. The 357s are heavier 'cause they have less steel drilled out of them.
How's it shoot? It's a good shooter. Low production run= minimal tooling wear= tight tolerances=accurate gun(usually).
What's fun now is going to the gun shows and chuckling when you see a tag on a security six that says "strongest 357 made". I own a security six, and it's a stong gun, but the Redhawk is in a leauge of its own strength-wise.
One more thing: It's heavy for a 357. I consider it a good thing though. With factory stuff you would swear it's only 38 ammo. And when running hand loads that are "way out there"(as in a 180XTP doing 1400+) it barely gets up to the recoil level of a K-frame smith with standard stuff.
the .357 Redhawk is a wonderful gun. I know, like an idiot I sold mine. It falls under the heading of seemed like a good idea at the time. Mine was not a super accurate gun, but I never did a lot of load testing for it either. Cam to one of those crossroads where the cash was needed for another toy and I gave it the green light, I always figured I'd get another one later and now the market is pretty dry on them around here and I can't get one shipped in from an auction either (CA).
I personally think the Redhawk platform is just about perfect for the .41 and that is my next intended Redhawk unless a .357 pops up.
I personally think the Redhawk platform is just about perfect for the .41 and that is my next intended Redhawk unless a .357 pops up.
one45auto
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Ben,
The Redhawk in question is currently being shipped to my FFL dealer. I'm hoping that it'll arrive this week so I can stop in to give it a thorough going-over. Meanwhile all I can do is cross my fingers and hope that the previous owner didn't bang it around, wear it out, or otherwise neglect it. If everything checks out then it'll be coming home with me in another three weeks - give or take a day. Unfortunately we here in Maryland have that wretched "one-gun-a-month" law and I just picked up another purchase last week. :banghead:
The Redhawk in question is currently being shipped to my FFL dealer. I'm hoping that it'll arrive this week so I can stop in to give it a thorough going-over. Meanwhile all I can do is cross my fingers and hope that the previous owner didn't bang it around, wear it out, or otherwise neglect it. If everything checks out then it'll be coming home with me in another three weeks - give or take a day. Unfortunately we here in Maryland have that wretched "one-gun-a-month" law and I just picked up another purchase last week. :banghead:
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Yeah, nowdays a SS Ruger Redhawk in NIB or ANIB should command around $500. Premium for 7.5 SS w/rings, 5.5 blued, and probably the toughest to find; the 7.5 inch blued w/rings. What makes it even thougher is this utterly stupid safety law in this F/U state.
:banghead:
:banghead:
Why is the 7.5" Blued with rings hard to find? I'm curious, I bought one new in 97 in Sheridan, Wyoming. I paid 429 for it. It sat for a year in the case at Big R- I finally sold some books and comics and took it home.
How many Redhawks in 41, are there, anyway?
munk
How many Redhawks in 41, are there, anyway?
munk
Munk,
I formulated my position on the basis of my own experience. In all my time collecting and shooting .41Magnums, I've only run across three of the 7.5inch blued w/rings. I've got two of the three. One is still NIB, while the other is a shooter. I'm now looking for another one for a project I have in mind and they are scarce as hen's teeth. I have been shooting the cartridge since it came out in the '60s. I just bought my 39th .41Magnum and already have my eye on #40. To say I've got a .41caliber Jones is a definite understatement. I've also got 11 or 12 other firearms in one or another .41caliber. I skipped the Winchester high wall in .405Winchester because I think it's too gaudy and I don't like cresent buttplates.
I formulated my position on the basis of my own experience. In all my time collecting and shooting .41Magnums, I've only run across three of the 7.5inch blued w/rings. I've got two of the three. One is still NIB, while the other is a shooter. I'm now looking for another one for a project I have in mind and they are scarce as hen's teeth. I have been shooting the cartridge since it came out in the '60s. I just bought my 39th .41Magnum and already have my eye on #40. To say I've got a .41caliber Jones is a definite understatement. I've also got 11 or 12 other firearms in one or another .41caliber. I skipped the Winchester high wall in .405Winchester because I think it's too gaudy and I don't like cresent buttplates.
Joe, I was four years old in 1960, came from a liberal family, and did not discover firearms until about 31. My first handgun was a Ruger Bisley 41 I"ve since owned a SS RH, a SS Smith, but now have a 4" nickel Smith, the Bisley, and the 7.5 Blue RH, all in 41 mag.
THe only reason I got blue was because that was the only one I could find - the SS were gone. When did Ruger DC the RH 41? The Blue sat in Sheridan for over a year and I finally couldn't take it and had to get it somehow.
I like the Ruger Blue looks.
I thought I was a 41 fan with three- but I see now I'm just a piker.
I've never seen another 7.5 Blue, but have seen lots of shorter blues and both SS models. GunsAmerica had some short blues, and both SS models when I looked yesterday.
I have other handgun cartridges, but the 41 is my favorite.
munk
THe only reason I got blue was because that was the only one I could find - the SS were gone. When did Ruger DC the RH 41? The Blue sat in Sheridan for over a year and I finally couldn't take it and had to get it somehow.
I like the Ruger Blue looks.
I thought I was a 41 fan with three- but I see now I'm just a piker.
I've never seen another 7.5 Blue, but have seen lots of shorter blues and both SS models. GunsAmerica had some short blues, and both SS models when I looked yesterday.
I have other handgun cartridges, but the 41 is my favorite.
munk
one45auto
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Ben,
Yesterday I had the opportunity to examine the Redhawk and regrettably decided against purchasing it. While it's one hell of a stout revolver - no questions there, and the condition was very good, it was still a bit too big and bulky for my tastes (having as I do small hands). Even a boot grip wouldn't have helped due to the weight issue. Alas, it was not to be....
However I'm looking on the bright side, namely that the money I would have spent for the Redhawk is now available for some other purchases, like expanding my collection of J-Frames.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to examine the Redhawk and regrettably decided against purchasing it. While it's one hell of a stout revolver - no questions there, and the condition was very good, it was still a bit too big and bulky for my tastes (having as I do small hands). Even a boot grip wouldn't have helped due to the weight issue. Alas, it was not to be....
However I'm looking on the bright side, namely that the money I would have spent for the Redhawk is now available for some other purchases, like expanding my collection of J-Frames.
Ben Shepherd
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One45auto, if you have a buddy that's into shooting full house magnums, hook them up. If I was in your state, I'd be making a road trip right now.
In fact you might want to pick it up for a future trade for something else.
I've been hunting for my next 41 redhawk for about 2 years now, no luck.
Maybe get some wood grips and work them over to fit you? If you aren't POSITIVE you don't want it, grab it, you'll play hell finding another one.
Your money, your taste, just don't want you to kick yourself later.
In fact you might want to pick it up for a future trade for something else.
I've been hunting for my next 41 redhawk for about 2 years now, no luck.
Maybe get some wood grips and work them over to fit you? If you aren't POSITIVE you don't want it, grab it, you'll play hell finding another one.
Your money, your taste, just don't want you to kick yourself later.
Ben Shepherd
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One last hit:
Munk 357 'hawks are that way too!!! Niether of mine are going anywhere, they're home. Same with my 41's.
The only drawback is I don't have a matching pair in the 7.5" barrel ones, they're both stainless, but one has rings and the other doesn't.
Munk 357 'hawks are that way too!!! Niether of mine are going anywhere, they're home. Same with my 41's.
The only drawback is I don't have a matching pair in the 7.5" barrel ones, they're both stainless, but one has rings and the other doesn't.
one45auto
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I know what you mean Ben, believe me. Like everyone, I too have my share of regrets - like the stainless Colt Python I passed up at a gun show back in 95'....I could've bought it for $600 flat with the original box and papers. :banghead:
But back then who would have ever thought that Colt would go downhill? (I thought, just as everyone who passes on a good deal does, that I could always pick up another one at the next show.) I learned a lesson with the Colt debacle, namely that if you really like something - get it now, because you never know what the future will bring. Maybe the manufacturer will go out of business, the gun will be banned by some ridiculous law, or they'll discontinue the model and prices will skyrocket.
However in this instance I tried very hard to want the Redhawk. I really did. It was a beautiful gun, very solidly made and with a cylinder like a bank vault. Yet as I said before I have small hands and because of which it was just too heavy for my liking. I briefly considered buying it for the future, but I'm well-known for my practicality (not to mention frugality) and didn't want to buy another heavy, oversized gun in the hopes that it would one day suddenly just feel right. I did that once before and the gun in question is still sitting in my safe ten years later after having had a mere 50 rounds put through it. The only time it ever sees daylight is during periodic cleaning and inspections, which occur about every six months or so. Lately I've been flirting with the idea of trading or selling it in order to get something I'll actually use, but it's hard to let go of something you've had for so long - even if it is about as useful as a kickstand on a tank.
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Sounds like a DE or Dan Wesson you have stashed away.
The RH has the grip set a ways from the trigger because of the internal mechanism- it's the only place it could be. I've a friend with small hands and he likes his- but I noticed his finger is not classically placed on the trigger but off side.
I wonder if the trigger motion could be moved backwards a tad by a good gunsmith?
munk
The RH has the grip set a ways from the trigger because of the internal mechanism- it's the only place it could be. I've a friend with small hands and he likes his- but I noticed his finger is not classically placed on the trigger but off side.
I wonder if the trigger motion could be moved backwards a tad by a good gunsmith?
munk
boo586
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Thanks for the replies guys. I am going to try and see if the guy still has it and then buy it. The price the guy is asking is ridiculously low based on the information here. I am going to try and get it, but I doubt he still has it.
Based on the prices you guys have listed I could buy it, add $100 and still be under the prices that all of you are willing to pay. Talk about a steal.
Well, I just called before i finished this replay and the piece is gone. Let me give you the specifics now that it is gone.
Ruger Redhawk, 41. magnum, Blued with a 5.5inch barrel, excellent condition (subjective) for.................$325 with ammo!!!!!!!!!!
I knew I should of jumped on it when I saw it.
Boo586
Based on the prices you guys have listed I could buy it, add $100 and still be under the prices that all of you are willing to pay. Talk about a steal.
Well, I just called before i finished this replay and the piece is gone. Let me give you the specifics now that it is gone.
Ruger Redhawk, 41. magnum, Blued with a 5.5inch barrel, excellent condition (subjective) for.................$325 with ammo!!!!!!!!!!
I knew I should of jumped on it when I saw it.
Boo586
FOR a LOUSY 325 I'd have gone into DEBT!!!!
That's as good as somone recently getting a Ruger SRH 480 for I think 350!!!
OH LORD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? WHY ARE THE DEALS GOING TO OTHERS? ARE THEY MORE DESERVING THAN YOUR SERVANT MUNK?
munk
That's as good as somone recently getting a Ruger SRH 480 for I think 350!!!
OH LORD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME? WHY ARE THE DEALS GOING TO OTHERS? ARE THEY MORE DESERVING THAN YOUR SERVANT MUNK?
munk
I got your .41 MAg !!!
anyone interested i have a Redhawk .41 mag 5.5barrel blued with a bag of ammo and a pistol rug.....Anybody? [email protected]
anyone interested i have a Redhawk .41 mag 5.5barrel blued with a bag of ammo and a pistol rug.....Anybody? [email protected]
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