Ruger .357 Magnum Redhawk 5.5" SS - Page 2

publius · September 29, 2012, 10:11 AM

You got the original box too. Super cool! You stole it, especially w/the box.

Sevens · October 1, 2012, 02:20 PM

Just wanted to comment on the thought that the Redhawks are the strongest, most indestructible .357 Magnums ever made.

I agree that they are right up at the top and are likely not rivaled by any double action .357 that I am aware of, but if we want to go ahead and use those most definite superlatives that leave absolutely no room for anything whatsoever, I would submit that perhaps the very largest Freedom Arms single action .357 Magnum revolvers (while obviously not double action) might be even stronger than a .357 Redhawk.

I have no proof and I own neither, I just believe it's worthy of discussion and relevant to the topic.

For $400, you got a fantastic buy. Redhawk revolvers are otherwise not highly valuable/collectible, but it's only because they are a solid working man's gun and made in high volume with a reasonable price when new. They are, generally speaking, not collectible handguns because of this. The .357 Magnum chambering, however, was quite limited so the .357 Redhawks are in a different class as far as "collectible" value.

Any Redhawk's value as a shooter is obvious. They are well made guns that do everything asked of them. But they don't tend to carry a collectible "value" when compared to other large frame revolvers on the market.

If you paid that money for a .44 Magnum Redhawk, you got a very solid deal.
Paying $400 for a .357 Redhawk means you got a darn good deal, or better.

WESHOOT2 · October 1, 2012, 08:14 PM

My sold-off 5.5" was NOT "90%", not even close, and I got $650 for it about five years ago.

Kept the 7.5", though

TennJed · October 1, 2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sevens

Just wanted to comment on the thought that the Redhawks are the strongest, most indestructible .357 Magnums ever made.

I agree that they are right up at the top and are likely not rivaled by any double action .357 that I am aware of, but if we want to go ahead and use those most definite superlatives that leave absolutely no room for anything whatsoever, I would submit that perhaps the very largest Freedom Arms single action .357 Magnum revolvers (while obviously not double action) might be even stronger than a .357 Redhawk.

I have no proof and I own neither, I just believe it's worthy of discussion and relevant to the topic.

For $400, you got a fantastic buy. Redhawk revolvers are otherwise not highly valuable/collectible, but it's only because they are a solid working man's gun and made in high volume with a reasonable price when new. They are, generally speaking, not collectible handguns because of this. The .357 Magnum chambering, however, was quite limited so the .357 Redhawks are in a different class as far as "collectible" value.

Any Redhawk's value as a shooter is obvious. They are well made guns that do everything asked of them. But they don't tend to carry a collectible "value" when compared to other large frame revolvers on the market.

If you paid that money for a .44 Magnum Redhawk, you got a very solid deal.
Paying $400 for a .357 Redhawk means you got a darn good deal, or better.

The 45 colt Redhawks are pretty sought after, especially the 5.5" ones which are discontinued. Few of those were made. The 4" (of maybe it is 4.2") are still made according to Ruger, but I have never seen a new one for sale. The 45 colt Redhawk is a reloaders dream

bigtubby · October 2, 2012, 08:06 AM

Not to derail the OP but I don't see many 5 1/2" SS .41 mag red hawks are they rare or just held on to?

boa2 · October 2, 2012, 11:07 AM

The .41 Redhawk was produced from 1984-1991. However the .357 Redhawk was only produced from 1984-1985 and was discontinued.

feets · October 2, 2012, 09:04 PM

Rare does not mean valuable.

In 1969, Dodge made very few slant six powered Chargers. That same year they made a ton of 440 powered Chargers. Despite the rarity, the slant six cars do not demand a premium.

To get back into guns, the 41 maggie is a great cartridge. The Redhawk is a proven platform with an impressive fan base. However, the Redhawks chambered in 41 mag are more of an "oh, yeah they made those too" kind of gun for the shooting world. They only have increased value to the "one of everything" Ruger collectors and the hard core 41 mag fans.

The 41 will always be the often forgotten little brother of the 429 magnum.

Crankgrinder · October 2, 2012, 09:48 PM

perhaps the very largest Freedom Arms single action .357 Magnum revolvers (while obviously not double action) might be even stronger than a .357 Redhawk.

That freedom arms is 1500.00 too. That sir is an unbeatable deal you got on such a fine pistol. Hang on to it for sure.

September 29, 2012, 10:11 AM	#26
publius Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2005 Location: Mississippi/Texas Posts: 2,505	You got the original box too. Super cool! You stole it, especially w/the box. __________________ "Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress, but I repeat myself." Mark Twain

October 1, 2012, 02:20 PM	#27
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Just wanted to comment on the thought that the Redhawks are the strongest, most indestructible .357 Magnums ever made. I agree that they are right up at the top and are likely not rivaled by any double action .357 that I am aware of, but if we want to go ahead and use those most definite superlatives that leave absolutely no room for anything whatsoever, I would submit that perhaps the very largest Freedom Arms single action .357 Magnum revolvers (while obviously not double action) might be even stronger than a .357 Redhawk. I have no proof and I own neither, I just believe it's worthy of discussion and relevant to the topic. For $400, you got a fantastic buy. Redhawk revolvers are otherwise not highly valuable/collectible, but it's only because they are a solid working man's gun and made in high volume with a reasonable price when new. They are, generally speaking, not collectible handguns because of this. The .357 Magnum chambering, however, was quite limited so the .357 Redhawks are in a different class as far as "collectible" value. Any Redhawk's value as a shooter is obvious. They are well made guns that do everything asked of them. But they don't tend to carry a collectible "value" when compared to other large frame revolvers on the market. If you paid that money for a .44 Magnum Redhawk, you got a very solid deal. Paying $400 for a .357 Redhawk means you got a darn good deal, or better. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

October 1, 2012, 08:14 PM	#28
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	not mine My sold-off 5.5" was NOT "90%", not even close, and I got $650 for it about five years ago. Kept the 7.5", though __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

October 2, 2012, 08:06 AM	#30
bigtubby Junior Member Join Date: October 2, 2012 Posts: 1	Not to derail the OP but I don't see many 5 1/2" SS .41 mag red hawks are they rare or just held on to?

October 2, 2012, 11:07 AM	#31
boa2 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Posts: 794	The .41 Redhawk was produced from 1984-1991. However the .357 Redhawk was only produced from 1984-1985 and was discontinued.

October 2, 2012, 09:04 PM	#32
feets Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2008 Posts: 560	Rare does not mean valuable. In 1969, Dodge made very few slant six powered Chargers. That same year they made a ton of 440 powered Chargers. Despite the rarity, the slant six cars do not demand a premium. To get back into guns, the 41 maggie is a great cartridge. The Redhawk is a proven platform with an impressive fan base. However, the Redhawks chambered in 41 mag are more of an "oh, yeah they made those too" kind of gun for the shooting world. They only have increased value to the "one of everything" Ruger collectors and the hard core 41 mag fans. The 41 will always be the often forgotten little brother of the 429 magnum.

October 2, 2012, 09:48 PM	#33
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	perhaps the very largest Freedom Arms single action .357 Magnum revolvers (while obviously not double action) might be even stronger than a .357 Redhawk. That freedom arms is 1500.00 too. That sir is an unbeatable deal you got on such a fine pistol. Hang on to it for sure.