Nightcrawler
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Which big bore revolver to get? The two candidates are the Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt and the S&W 625 in .45ACP. I have other guns in both rounds.
S&W 625
PROS: Fires inexpensive .45ACP ammunition, strong enough for .45 Super, if reports are accurate. Moon clips make for fast reloads, and will shoot even crappy commerical LSWC reloads that my CZ-97 will choke on. Choice of either 4" or 5" barrel, and variety of holsters and accessories are available for Smith revolvers.
CONS: Not capable of the power that the Ruger .45 is. Even if .45ACP loads that could match +P .45 Colt were available, the Smith isn't strong enough.
Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt
PROS: Very strong, very modern revolver. Rugers reportedly are very easy to maintain and parts breakage is rare. Strong enough to handle the vast majority of very hot .45 Colt hunting loads.
CONS: 5.5" and 7.5" barrels only. Would have to have it shortened if I wanted a 4" barrel. Heavier than the Smith, but that comes with strength.
So, what do you think?
S&W 625
PROS: Fires inexpensive .45ACP ammunition, strong enough for .45 Super, if reports are accurate. Moon clips make for fast reloads, and will shoot even crappy commerical LSWC reloads that my CZ-97 will choke on. Choice of either 4" or 5" barrel, and variety of holsters and accessories are available for Smith revolvers.
CONS: Not capable of the power that the Ruger .45 is. Even if .45ACP loads that could match +P .45 Colt were available, the Smith isn't strong enough.
Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt
PROS: Very strong, very modern revolver. Rugers reportedly are very easy to maintain and parts breakage is rare. Strong enough to handle the vast majority of very hot .45 Colt hunting loads.
CONS: 5.5" and 7.5" barrels only. Would have to have it shortened if I wanted a 4" barrel. Heavier than the Smith, but that comes with strength.
So, what do you think?