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Post by whitworth on Jun 25, 2013 8:30:14 GMT -5
When heavy recoil is on the menu, I much prefer the SRH grip frame to the Redhawk, especially when fitted with a Hogue Tamer grip. My Redhawk in .454 was worse to shoot than my SRH in .500 Linebaugh form a standpoint of pain inflicted.
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Post by gunsbam45 on Jun 30, 2013 3:21:32 GMT -5
Whitworth,
When I first spoke with John Linebaugh, it was to question him about having him build me a .454, which I assumed would be the ultimate revolver so I could run .45 Colt most of the time, then have the .454 when I traveled west. After a long talk that day, I went from knowing absolutely nothing about big bore revolvers, to having some fair knowledge from one of the earliest pioneers in the game. One thing that stuck out in my mind about our conversation that day, and has stayed with me, is that John says the .454 is so violent recoil wise, he won't build one on a Vaquero because he's worried about twisting the frame. He builds .475 and .500 Linebaughs on them obviously, but no .454 Casulls. I'm new to this, and don't go wild on velocity, but my .500 Redhawk is more enjoyable to shoot than a .475 Bisley with similar velocities. What kind of velocities are you running your .500 and .454 at respectively?
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 30, 2013 5:58:23 GMT -5
The Redhawks with the Anaconda barrels are strikingly good looking revolvers. A set of custom grips that fill ones hand perfectly makes the recoil of a Redhawk a non-issue ![](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/DSC01645_zps4bfa42c5.jpg) ![](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/DSC01644_zps58140043.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2013 7:56:21 GMT -5
It's nice to see that I'm not the only one who favors wooden grips based on the original Redhawk panels. I've tried most styles and keep coming back to Bills original design.
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 30, 2013 7:59:27 GMT -5
It's nice to see that I'm not the only one who favors wooden grips based on the original Redhawk panels. I've tried most styles and keep coming back to Bills original design. The difference in the ones above is the width and the slight palm swell the fills the hand perfectly and were made to fit my hand. This greatly reduces felt recoil as it spreads the recoil out ove a larger area. Jack uses a tracing of ones hand to make the grips fit their hand perfectly I will try to get a picture from the rear to illustrate
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Post by bushog on Jun 30, 2013 10:19:08 GMT -5
JWP475,
Is that a Dan Wesson Barrel?
Cartridge?
Who did the work?
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Post by whitworth on Jun 30, 2013 10:34:38 GMT -5
Whitworth, When I first spoke with John Linebaugh, it was to question him about having him build me a .454, which I assumed would be the ultimate revolver so I could run .45 Colt most of the time, then have the .454 when I traveled west. After a long talk that day, I went from knowing absolutely nothing about big bore revolvers, to having some fair knowledge from one of the earliest pioneers in the game. One thing that stuck out in my mind about our conversation that day, and has stayed with me, is that John says the .454 is so violent recoil wise, he won't build one on a Vaquero because he's worried about twisting the frame. He builds .475 and .500 Linebaughs on them obviously, but no .454 Casulls. I'm new to this, and don't go wild on velocity, but my .500 Redhawk is more enjoyable to shoot than a .475 Bisley with similar velocities. What kind of velocities are you running your .500 and .454 at respectively? Pressure is the issue with the .454 in a Blackhawk/Vaquero as a foundation. In my .454 I've run it hot to semi-warm, I have settled on using more heavy .45 Colt than anything else. Way more controllable and really giving nothing up the .454 as far as i am concerned. How hot, I don't know, but probably in the 1,600 fps range with a 300 grain bullet. I've tested a lot of loads through it. I always use the revolver for back-up duty more than anything else, although I would hunt with it as a primary, just haven't gotten around to it. I have run 500 grain bullets out of my .500 Linebaugh at right around 1,200 fps, and 525s right around 1,150. It's stout, but not as painful really as the .454, however, the grip frames are a lot different and the Pachmyrs on my .454 are simply uncomfortable. I feel the SRH just has a better designed grip frame. Custom grips would go a long way towards making the Redhawk more pleasant to shoot.
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Post by whitworth on Jun 30, 2013 10:36:13 GMT -5
JWP475, Is that a Dan Wesson Barrel? Cartridge? Who did the work? Bushog, see the thread below this one for information about jwp's "Wessonhawk," below this one, entitled "One of my Favorites."
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 30, 2013 11:13:15 GMT -5
JWP475, Is that a Dan Wesson Barrel? Cartridge? Who did the work? Yes that is a Dan Wesson barrel shroud fitted to a Redhawk. The work was performed by Jack Huntington. I have 2 cylinders and cranes and the revolver can go from 454/45 Colt to 44 mag in a matter of minutes ![](http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d62/jwp475/DSC01443_zpscb701e7b.jpg)
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Post by bushog on Jun 30, 2013 11:19:11 GMT -5
I really didn't need to see this. I knew about these conversions but I've been "just saying NO".
How about a full lug blue gun. 5" in say....45 Colt and .500 Linebaugh?
I've discussed such with Hamilton...It only takes time, patience and $$$$
Thanks for the posts!
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Post by jwp475 on Jun 30, 2013 11:56:33 GMT -5
I wanted to stay with the 6 shot cylinder or that could have been an option
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2013 20:32:09 GMT -5
It's nice to see that I'm not the only one who favors wooden grips based on the original Redhawk panels. I've tried most styles and keep coming back to Bills original design. The difference in the ones above is the width and the slight palm swell the fills the hand perfectly and were made to fit my hand. This greatly reduces felt recoil as it spreads the recoil out ove a larger area. Jack uses a tracing of ones hand to make the grips fit their hand perfectly I will try to get a picture from the rear to illustrate Who made the grips for you? I'm dyin' to know.
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Post by jwp475 on Jul 5, 2013 18:17:52 GMT -5
Jack Huntington made the grips
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Post by Snyd on Jul 6, 2013 15:03:31 GMT -5
That's one cool 43/45 Redhawk you have there. The only problem I can see with it is that it could possibly make a guy think he only needs one revolver... but that could be akin to blasphemy huh?! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2013 9:14:26 GMT -5
That's crazy talk, Snyd. Just crazy talk... ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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