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Post by ms44special on Jul 17, 2014 14:01:03 GMT -5
Was at local store in flathead valley seeing about ordering the new single seven. Anyways...they had a 5 or 5 1/2 inch super redhawk, new. Chambered 454. Is this a new model or some type of special run? Looked about the best a super red could look to me. If it was 480 woulda been sold. Store owner thought it a special run.
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Post by whitworth on Jul 17, 2014 14:09:01 GMT -5
Yes, it's a dealer exclusive called the "Toklat," and the barrel is 5-inches long.
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Post by ms44special on Jul 17, 2014 23:06:01 GMT -5
So what exactly is a "dealer exclusive"?
Only available to dealers? Thought all were that way?
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Post by whitworth on Jul 18, 2014 5:28:46 GMT -5
So what exactly is a "dealer exclusive"? Only available to dealers? Thought all were that way? Ruger makes limited runs of unique firearms for dealers of theirs, like Talo, Williams Shooting Supply, Davidsons, Accusport, Lipsey's, etc. A number of these bigger distributors have commissioned special runs of revolvers, and this SRH is a classic example. The 5-inch .45 Colt stainless steel Bisley was available (may still be) from Williams, but not available directly from Ruger. |
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Post by ms44special on Jul 18, 2014 9:49:08 GMT -5
Ok, thanks for the info. Have you tested one of these? If so, did you like the feel?
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Post by whitworth on Jul 18, 2014 10:00:37 GMT -5
Ok, thanks for the info. Have you tested one of these? If so, did you like the feel? Not yet. I only handled one of the prototypes while researching my Ruger book. I have had a custom Super Redhawk with a 5-inch barrel and it's a great length for that platform. |
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shorty500
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Post by shorty500 on Jul 18, 2014 11:29:24 GMT -5
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Post by whitworth on Jul 18, 2014 12:05:06 GMT -5
Here's my version of the Toklat, however, it's a 5-shot .500 Linebaugh......  |
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Post by whitworth on Jul 18, 2014 12:05:36 GMT -5
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Post by ms44special on Jul 18, 2014 12:39:33 GMT -5
Those are nice guys!! I'd sure like to see it as factory 480...would be hard not to buy one, and I'm not really a double action guy
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shorty500
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Post by shorty500 on Jul 18, 2014 15:45:57 GMT -5
 as best i remember have made up 2- .454, a .44 and just recently a .480 for him. also made up two quasi-alaskan style with weigand front bases for him in .44 and .454. he prefers the target grey finish that i and majority of the gunsmithing community hate. |
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