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Post by ohnomrbillk on May 27, 2013 22:27:31 GMT -5
I had decided on the Super but sometimes it's good to see if I missed anything. It will have good company.. .45 Colt ![](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa321/Bushog/P4040001.jpg) .480 Ruger ![](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa321/Bushog/480Redhawk_zps37ebf29e.jpg) I never get tired of seeing those....so much so I'm always on the lookout for Anaconda barrels....
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Post by cmh on May 28, 2013 16:10:50 GMT -5
Good luck I have been keeping an eye out for several months with no luck ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Beautiful revolvers........... even for DA's LOL ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2013 20:12:54 GMT -5
I'm starting to see a pattern here...
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Post by Markbo on May 30, 2013 10:51:34 GMT -5
.... The frame extension makes it a bit homely, but the performance more than makes up for it. ..... I have read and re-read this thread and just don't understand that statement. Makes up for what? I have a bunch of Redhawks and they are every one great shooters. What exactly are the alleged shortcomings of the RH you refer to?
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Post by dougader on May 30, 2013 11:44:22 GMT -5
I think he was referring to the "ugly factor" associated with the massive frame extension on the Super Redhawk (SRH), not the Redhawk.
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Post by kaytod on Jun 2, 2013 8:34:59 GMT -5
I think you will love the 4" barrel. Of the two frames, Personally, I shoot the Redhawk frames well having never cared for the rubber of the SRH.
However, I'm told (not firsthand information) between the two. The Redhawk can have some ghosts when it comes to misfires. (read Bowen's article on it) The SRH is more friendly to having better trigger pulls.
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Post by bushog on Jun 2, 2013 10:28:10 GMT -5
I don't like the Super grips either and that is another reason I was trying to get more info from those who know. BUT...I think I've found a gripmaker who does some pretty wood grips for the SRH. I've been bugging Roy but can't get a straight answer yet.
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Post by Snyd on Jun 2, 2013 12:50:24 GMT -5
....The Redhawk can have some ghosts when it comes to misfires. (read Bowen's article on it) The SRH is more friendly to having better trigger pulls. Yes this is true. The firing pin protrusion is fine on my RH, I've slick things up, etc. but still got had light primer strikes shooting DA. No prob shooting single action. Mine is a 454, I switched from CCI 450's to F205's and all is well.
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Post by mtnbkr on Jun 3, 2013 17:39:57 GMT -5
....The Redhawk can have some ghosts when it comes to misfires. (read Bowen's article on it) The SRH is more friendly to having better trigger pulls. Yes this is true. The firing pin protrusion is fine on my RH, I've slick things up, etc. but still got had light primer strikes shooting DA. No prob shooting single action. Mine is a 454, I switched from CCI 450's to F205's and all is well. I used a friend's mill to remove a few thousandths from the hammer step (the portion that strikes the frame). I haven't had a misfire since. Previously, I would just change the hammer spring every couple thousand rounds. I got a bunch of them cheap from Midway a few years ago. As for a custom job on the RH vs the SRH, I would choose the SRH not only because of the better mechanism, but because I could get grips better shaped for my hands to fit the SRH stub. The RH has a rather large gripframe and I had a bear of a time finding decent grips (ended up with Nill grips from Ebay). Chris
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Post by targetshootr on Jun 3, 2013 21:54:13 GMT -5
Those 4" RHs are awfully nice. I'm fond of the RH grip. I have a 4" 45 Anacondahawk and another one in mind. I found an 8" 45 colt Anaconda barrel some years ago and a 44 RH to go with it but I'm tempted to sell the gun and barrel to fund some other things. The plan was a 6" 45 colt with a wider hammer spur.
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Post by Snyd on Jun 4, 2013 1:38:26 GMT -5
Yes this is true. The firing pin protrusion is fine on my RH, I've slick things up, etc. but still got had light primer strikes shooting DA. No prob shooting single action. Mine is a 454, I switched from CCI 450's to F205's and all is well. I used a friend's mill to remove a few thousandths from the hammer step (the portion that strikes the frame). I haven't had a misfire since. Previously, I would just change the hammer spring every couple thousand rounds. I got a bunch of them cheap from Midway a few years ago. As for a custom job on the RH vs the SRH, I would choose the SRH not only because of the better mechanism, but because I could get grips better shaped for my hands to fit the SRH stub. The RH has a rather large gripframe and I had a bear of a time finding decent grips (ended up with Nill grips from Ebay). Chris Ya I shaved the hammer step as well, I did that first. and also swapped out for a heavier spring (I have a Redhawk that I put a 454 cylinder in) but didn't like the trigger pull. I never had a problem with it with 45 Colt loads with CCI 350's but the 450's are tougher. I too run the Nill Griffes and have sanded em down to fit my and rounded off the sharp edges. Not quite as purdy but they work good.
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jun 21, 2013 1:23:25 GMT -5
![](//storage.proboards.com/2842156/thumbnailer/bzgznNO85QgaTG_IN3m0.jpg) I don't have a lot of experience with Redhawks, but I've got one Bowen .500 L, and another on the way. (I had an Alaskan in .454, but never fired anything but .45 Colt in it.) With Roy Fishpaw's grips, and Hamilton's L frame barrel, I fired 100 rounds of 440 LFNGC I loaded over 24 grains of 2400 the first day I got it. It was an absolute pleasure to shoot, but this is a mid range load. I tried to post pics of her, but it said my pic was too large. It's posted as "Ella" on the Ruger forum. The picture posted is of an Alaskan I bought and resold, but kept the custom grips off of. I was surprised how well I liked the stem style grips done right. Hamilton told me the same things everyone is saying about the Supers being a better deal, but I wouldn't trade my blued Bowen L frame Redhawk for ANYTHING :)The previous owner told me he had to send it back to Hamilton for a longer firing pin though. The only thing I don't like about the Supers is the grip options. I'd like to see a standard Redhawk grip frame mated to one to complete it properly. I was pleasantly surprised at the feel and fit of my 4 3/4" Bowen Redhawk, but it weighed 2 more ounces than the Clements .50 I got from you before I ever cut an inch off the barrel. The weight of the L Frame style underlug Hamilton built in .500 size makes a big difference on recoil. It looks to me like the Anaconda barrel won't be too far off weight wise. Sounds like it'll be awesome either way, but I just love the look and feel of the Redhawk grip frame. I have several friends that have told me already they don't know how I can say that though. I have one friend that shoots a lot of big bore, and he just flat can't hang onto a Redhawk or a Smith mountain gun without taking a beating and or a hammer stabbing. I'm interested to see if he has the same issues with Ella. I also think Roy Fishpaw's grip work is another big part of the equation on mine. Hand size is likely another factor. I always vote for whatever allows for nice custom grips!
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jun 21, 2013 1:35:30 GMT -5
I had decided on the Super but sometimes it's good to see if I missed anything. It will have good company.. .45 Colt ![](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa321/Bushog/P4040001.jpg) .480 Ruger ![](http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa321/Bushog/480Redhawk_zps37ebf29e.jpg) I never get tired of seeing those....so much so I'm always on the lookout for Anaconda barrels.... Great. Now I'M addicted to Anaconda barrels ![:'(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cry.png) Those are just FLAT OUT BAD ![>:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/superangry.png)
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Post by bradshaw on Jun 21, 2013 8:36:22 GMT -5
Gunsbam69.... good observations correlating a personal grip to enjoyment and control of a revolver, specifically a big bore. Bill Ruger copied the N-frame grip for the Redhawk, extending the backstrap higher. Since I heard him say it, this is not conjecture. Bill, Jr., bought a 4" 29 to test and shot it to death in 700 rounds. In deference to the S&W M-29, some hold up very well, considering, but it reveals a trait of revolvers built under the Bangor Punta regime----some were truly super shooters, while others were a disgrace. Ruger set out to wrap a double action around the .44 magnum and to without equivocation own the strength & durability title.
A flaw of the first Super Redhawk grip is seen in the radius of the rubber intersecting the trigger guard at a right angle. This exposes the middle finger to punishment. David Bradshaw
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jun 25, 2013 0:07:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the insight David :)It's always good to know these things, and I'm intrigued with this type of history. I've got a friend who's an absolute Redhawk fanatic. He's run so much heavy 330 Garrette through them over the years, Randy Garrette offered to sell him the company when he decided to retire, and he accepted. He's got a .500 Redhawk also, but it's a 7 1/2" cut down to 4", and original barrel rebored to .510. It's still got the factory rosewoods on it. It's also got express style Bowen Rough Country V rear and a large white dot front Ashley designed. He describes it as F ![???](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/huh.png) >:DG brutal to fire, but says the grip frame is made for quick follow up shot recovery in double action, and even with heavy loads, it performs as designed. He got one of the first ones made, and has owned many. I've learned quite a bit about Redhawks recently, and was surprised what an incredibly tough revolver they are. I'd always assumed a double action just wasn't the way to go for strength. I've only fired mine single action so far, but I intend to practice until in time, I can run it double action properly on hog jumps. Oh glorious day!
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