Don't forget the range report... (and pics of course)
The Redhawk arrived at the gun shop yesterday so I was able to "visit" it this morning. It'll be two weeks before I can pick it up but in the meantime here are some first impressions.
1. This thing is a BEAST!!
2. The grip is on the fat side but it feels good.
3. It looks/feels like a hand canon with the 4" barrel and there's A LOT of metal in the frame.
4. The DA pull feels better (more positive) than the SA pull.
(Strange but good too).
5. Ruger's quality control = CRAP given all the scratches on the satin finish.
(I'll have to buff those out I guess)
6. Revolver has obviously been shot (at the factory
) and not cleaned well after firing.
7. Cylinder doesn't feel particularly tight in the frame ... sort of rattles a bit.
8. Cylinder release is a bit "sticky" but maybe that'll improve with use.
9. I would feel VERY well armed carrying this thing around on hunting/camping/hiking trips.
10. As someone said, you could pistol whip a moose with this thing!!
11. All in all the revolver exceeds my expectations in terms of appearance, feel and the DA trigger but Ruger (or RugerPistols.com) could learn a thing or two from USFA in terms of final product qualilty. Scratches like that on the frame, and what appears to be polishing compound in every nook and cranny, just isn't acceptable these days.
A full report (with photos) will follow in a couple of weeks.
