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September 19, 2012, 08:04 PM | #1 |
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Ruger .357 Magnum Redhawk 5.5" SS
Im new to this forum. I just purchased a Ruger .357 Magnum Redhawk 5.5" SS. Does anyone here have any idea on its value? Its a 9 out of 10 condition. I payed $400 and im wondering if its a decent price to pay. Either way im keeping it just wondering on the price paid/value. Thanks for any info.
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September 19, 2012, 08:19 PM | #2 |
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I think you did pretty well,2 years ago I purchased a Redhawk in .41 mag and gave $500.00 for it.The .357 mag Redhawks are hard to find.
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September 19, 2012, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Good deal
Very hard to find one indeed and about anything Ruger here bigger than a 22 sells for that much.
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September 19, 2012, 08:36 PM | #4 |
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Thanks. I really hadnt seen one till yesterday and i jumped on it today after doing some quick researching on it. Cant wait to try it out this weekend.
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September 19, 2012, 10:08 PM | #5 |
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The 357 Redhawk is a very rare bird and no longer made. $500 is a great price. It is at about $200 less than I have ever seen one
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September 19, 2012, 10:24 PM | #6 |
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Outstanding handgun, but heavy.
No stronger 357 made. If you like to,play with heavy bullets (180-200gr) that's THE gun to use. |
September 19, 2012, 10:34 PM | #7 |
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$400? You have to ask?
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September 19, 2012, 10:40 PM | #8 |
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I passed one up at a gun show a few years back and have been kicking myself ever since. It was marked $350 and odds are I could have talked the guy down a little. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
$400 is a good deal assuming it's in good condition, especially with today's prices.
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September 19, 2012, 11:05 PM | #9 |
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Well seems i did real good and yes its in great condition. Its been used but definately not abused. I just wanted to confirm it. Ill try and post pics soon. Thanks everyone.
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September 20, 2012, 08:48 PM | #10 |
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Welcome to the forum and thanks for asking our advice.
$400?
I would have jumped on that gun with both feet and kissed the seller on the mouth. (well, maybe) You got a GREAT gun for a terrific price. I believe there were only 5,000 of the 5.5" ever made. They are favorites for handloaders who want to push the power envelope and highly sought after. A bit heavy for everyday carry, but the 5.5" barrel makes for an easier carry than the 7.5" barrel. If you want to hunt wild pig with a handgun (up to a reasonable size limit), this is the cat's meow. Lost Sheep |
September 21, 2012, 02:39 AM | #11 |
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@Lost sheep..thanks i actually passed on it the first day then went back and got it the next..i know im crazy but after i researched a little i couldnt get there soon enough. Well im glad i did good and look foward to shooting it very soon. As for the hunting with it i might just try it. Thanks ..
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I think you did okay for $400. Go shoot it and enjoy.
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I really would like to see pics! Redhawk in .357mag? Sweet!
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You STOLE it.
That is probably as close as you'll ever get to an indestructible .357 magnum. I had one for a couple of years when they first came out, but sold it to try some other dream. The shooting I did with it (I had the .41 and the .44 at that time) convinced me that I was actually shooting a .32 instead of the big, bad .357. All that steel really dampens the recoil. Very nice gun, at a ridiculously low price.
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September 23, 2012, 04:46 PM | #17 |
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speaking of 357 ruger i found an unusual blackhawk its a 2 tone blued with stainless parts. has anyone see these before
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Here are some pictures of my 5.5" Redhawk .357's:
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September 24, 2012, 01:03 PM | #20 |
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That Sir.....Is a KEEPER! Absolutly B-E-A-UTIFUL!
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September 24, 2012, 01:26 PM | #21 |
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1)Yes, this Redhawk .357 is definately a keeper, in view of it still being NIB. Thanks for the compliment! |
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September 24, 2012, 06:00 PM | #23 |
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Holy Moses, but that was a steal on the price!
Nice purchase - I am quite jealous.
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September 24, 2012, 07:37 PM | #24 |
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WOW..beautiful gun.
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September 25, 2012, 10:35 PM | #25 |
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well tennjed the trigger guard, handle, ejector rod and the front and rear sights are stainless steel. the rest is blued. everything lines up right i think it came from the factory this way
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