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Dec 4, 2015 17:53:02 GMT -5
Post by tullymars on Dec 4, 2015 17:53:02 GMT -5
I have a 4in Redhawk that is used for a test bed for all heavy 44 loads. Not a silky smooth sexy sixgun like my Smith but a do anything you want brute of a .44.
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Dec 5, 2015 6:21:35 GMT -5
Post by mbaneacp on Dec 5, 2015 6:21:35 GMT -5
I've got a lot of mileage on my 4-inch Redhawk and I love it....Simply Rugged pancake or Ted Blocker shoulder rig for hiking ( it's grumpy bear season here at the Secret Hidden Bunker)...Garrett heavies for the season. I don't like to run the heavier bullets through my Smiths. BTW, my experience with the locks is the problem crops up in the light frame/heavy bullet combo. Had a 329 that couldn't get through a cylinder-full of Buffalo Bore 255- trainers...
Michael B
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Dec 7, 2015 20:54:58 GMT -5
Post by Alaskan454 on Dec 7, 2015 20:54:58 GMT -5
I vote Redhawk, this is a 45 Colt model that had a round butt conversion, action job, and some new sights. The round wood grip handles 300gr class +P better than the factory Hogue rubber did for me. I've not had any ignition issues with magnum primers using the factory spring, and it was made in 14' for reference. I like it a lot and sold a 329PD to fund the purchase. Only gun I'd recommend over the 4" Redhawk is a Ruger Alaskan if you prefer the looks or dual spring action design of the SRH.
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Dec 15, 2015 21:16:14 GMT -5
Post by ecvmatt on Dec 15, 2015 21:16:14 GMT -5
I have had a Redhawk since 1986 with zero problems. I would vote for the Ruger!
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Dec 17, 2015 17:26:39 GMT -5
Post by Frank V on Dec 17, 2015 17:26:39 GMT -5
I have never owned a Redhawk, but that would be my choice of the two you mentioned. The Redhawk is a great gun in it's own rite.
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Jan 14, 2016 18:26:58 GMT -5
Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 14, 2016 18:26:58 GMT -5
Owned both, the Redhawk is stronger than a Smith and also heavier! If I were younger a spending a lot of time in the woods it would be the Redhawk!
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Jan 14, 2016 18:29:13 GMT -5
Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 14, 2016 18:29:13 GMT -5
Heavy bullets and lots of woods bummin, the Redhawk in a 5.5" I've had the 5.5 and the 4 and the 5.5 balances better IMHO.
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Jan 31, 2016 0:12:31 GMT -5
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Post by Fiveshooter on Jan 31, 2016 0:12:31 GMT -5
Redhawk.... It'll hold up to the heavies.... OR The Best answer is, Get'em BOTH!!!! BigBore44 That's what I'd do
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Jan 31, 2016 19:46:36 GMT -5
Post by smirker on Jan 31, 2016 19:46:36 GMT -5
Redhawks for heavy loads, S&W for moderate loads. Redhawk would be my choice. BTW, the ignition problems that people speak of having are usually caused by oil in the firing pin hole in the frame. Creates hydraulic "stiction" and slows down the firing pin causing light strikes. Nothing new, also happens in the mini-redhawk, aka GP-100. Flush out firing pin hole in frame with spray solvent.
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Jan 31, 2016 21:45:29 GMT -5
Post by coogs on Jan 31, 2016 21:45:29 GMT -5
I have the exact same Redhawk, bought in '14. I carry it with 300 gr. JHC's. Get it, Coogs
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