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Ozzieman · January 29, 2013, 07:01 PM

Ruger Redhawk the best double action 44 mag?
I’m curious about what aspects make it the best 44 mag.
It’s a very strong gun but being investment cast rather than forged the size of the frame does not mean as much increase in strength as some think MIO.
The trigger on the Ruger is nowhere near a S&W. Also the weight gives the S&W an edge.
With that said if I was going to spend its life shooting full magnums I also would buy the Ruger. If I was going to hunt, same way. If I was going to carry a 44 then I would get the S&W.
I also disagree about the shorter barrel. It may not be a long range gun but inside of 15 yards it’s got a lot going for it.
If you’re going to use the 44 for range only then I would go with the super Blackhawk. That, is the tank of revolvers.

January 29, 2013, 07:01 PM	#26
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Ruger Redhawk the best double action 44 mag? I’m curious about what aspects make it the best 44 mag. It’s a very strong gun but being investment cast rather than forged the size of the frame does not mean as much increase in strength as some think MIO. The trigger on the Ruger is nowhere near a S&W. Also the weight gives the S&W an edge. With that said if I was going to spend its life shooting full magnums I also would buy the Ruger. If I was going to hunt, same way. If I was going to carry a 44 then I would get the S&W. I also disagree about the shorter barrel. It may not be a long range gun but inside of 15 yards it’s got a lot going for it. If you’re going to use the 44 for range only then I would go with the super Blackhawk. That, is the tank of revolvers. __________________ It was a sad day when I discovered my universal remote control did not in fact control the universe. Did you hear about the latest study.....5 out of 6 liberals say that Russian Roulette is safe. Last edited by Ozzieman; October 1, 2016 at 05:21 PM.