I found one!!!!! A Ruger Redhawk in 45 colt.

TennJed · August 20, 2012, 10:44 PM

Stopped by my local shop today and they had a Ruger Redhawk in 45 Colt with a 5 1/2 in barrel. This gun has been on the top of my wish list for a while. I have not seen one in person before. It looks to be in excellant shape. Lockup is tight. I did not need or plan to buy a gun today, but I had to put it on layaway. $535 after tax. I am having to sell a couple of other guns to justify this, but couldn't pass it up.

I am selling my beloved Blackhawk 45lc/45acp and Single six

I hate to but it is worth it

question for anyone that owns the Redhawk, what grips do you use? It has the smaller factory wood, which I think look the best, but I did not like the feel of them on my Security Six. I love the larger wood factory target grips that I put on my Security Six. Does anyone know if those were ever made for the Redhawk?

Pvt. Pyle · August 20, 2012, 10:48 PM

I had a set of wood grips on my 4 inch. It really looked sharp and didnt shoot too bad either. Surprisingly felt pretty good shooting. I also had a hogue grip like the one they put on the GP100. It was really good shooting. I used it for target shooting and hunting as it was a bigger grip and I could steady the gun better.

9mm · August 20, 2012, 10:58 PM

2 Rugers for 1 Ruger!?!?!?!?!? this is madness.

TennJed · August 20, 2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 9mm

2 Rugers for 1 Ruger!?!?!?!?!? this is madness.

Well I plan on getting more for the 2 I am selling than the cost of the one Redhawk. I need the extra cash for lots of brass and lead

stevelyn · August 21, 2012, 08:13 AM

I have a 4" with the Ruger factory supplied Hogue grips. They're a little wide for my hand and the finger grooves are a little too pronounced for my tastes. I'm going to replace them with another set of Hogues that are slimmer and have more of a reverse taper.

drail · August 21, 2012, 08:14 AM

While the Hogue grips for the Ruger are pretty ugly they work better than anything else I have tried.

Pointshoot · August 21, 2012, 09:07 AM

Yep, it all comes down to individual hand size and personal taste.

I have 4"Redhawks in 45 Colt and in 44 Mag and expected to change out the rubber grips that came with the guns, but actually find them very comfortable. I also thought that, being Hogue type rubber, they might hang up too much on a shirt. But, this hasnt been a problem for me. Theyre much better in that regard than the Hogues I had on S&W N-frames that often hang up. On the latter, I've switched out to wood grips or the smooth Pachmyr Compacs.

DAnjet500 · August 21, 2012, 02:31 PM

I had these;

And replaced them with these;

I found the rubber grips much more pleasant to shoot with. However, it is a royal PITA to remove the rubber grips.

hornetguy · August 21, 2012, 02:58 PM

On each of my Redhawks (years ago) I kept the standard factory grips on them. They felt the best to me... very comfortable to shoot. I have large (not huge) hands, but relatively short fingers, and these grips just felt great to me.

Plus they are easily the best looking.... see picture above ^

tekarra · August 21, 2012, 09:15 PM

A Redhawk in .45 Colt, I am envious!

DunRanull · August 21, 2012, 09:36 PM

Wish I could pick up your Blackhawk! (sold it yet?)
My Redhawk in in the .44mag, 5.5 inch. Ive tried Pachmeyers and Hogue (i believe they were) and much prefer the wood original grips which are what Ive used for some years. The woods "slip" in the hand during recoil and do not gouge the palm with rubber-burn or cheese-grate. If you need a larger grip, someone must make a wood oversize grip for the Redhawk.

TennJed · August 22, 2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DunRanull

Wish I could pick up your Blackhawk! (sold it yet?)
My Redhawk in in the .44mag, 5.5 inch. Ive tried Pachmeyers and Hogue (i believe they were) and much prefer the wood original grips which are what Ive used for some years. The woods "slip" in the hand during recoil and do not gouge the palm with rubber-burn or cheese-grate. If you need a larger grip, someone must make a wood oversize grip for the Redhawk.

Sorry I sold the Blackhawk last night. Picked up the Redhawk this morning.

Super Sneaky Steve · August 22, 2012, 04:25 PM

Still waiting for my Redhawk...

smee78 · August 22, 2012, 08:59 PM

The 4" 45 Redhawk is on the top of my grail list, one day I will find one, congrats on your find.

skidder · August 22, 2012, 09:25 PM

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Picked up the Redhawk this morning.

Where are the pics?

skidder · August 22, 2012, 09:44 PM

I agree that the wood grips look the best, but they do get slippery on a hot summer days. I change mine for the conditions. I use the rubber grips for hot summer days and the wood the rest of the time. These Butler Creek grips fit my hand like a glove. The back strap is covered for padded recoil and they take about 20 seconds to change out (one screw). I've tried all the rubber grips and these are the cat's meow.

EdInk · August 23, 2012, 09:33 AM

+1 on the Butler Creek (rebadged Uncle Mike's) grips!

I have a .44mag Redhawk. The factory wood grips were beautiful but not comfortable for the recoil. (You'd probably be fine with .45LC recoil though.) However, they will still be slippery with sweaty hands. If you don't need rubber for recoil get a pair from Altamont that are the same style but nicely checkered.

I tried both of the Hogue options and they both felt crappy. Neither covered the backstrap which is what you need for recoil. The Monogrip was too skinny amd the Bantam was too stubby.

Pachmyr Decelerators were good for absorbing recoil but fit TERRIBLE on the frame. (Tried 2 pair and BOTH had between 2-4mm gap between the front seams.) So, you would get a pinch with every shot fired.

I recommend the Butler Creek grips as well. Numrich will carry new old-stock periodically. That is the best way to go.

TennJed · August 23, 2012, 03:13 PM

As promised pics. Second picture shows the Redhawk with what appears to be to mouse guns next to a hand cannon, but they are actually my Security Six and SP101

This Redhawk is big and beautiful.

skidder · August 23, 2012, 10:03 PM

Nice 45 Redhawk. Those mouse guns are no slouches either. I have a similar lineup, but with a 44 Redhawk.

How do the factory grips fit your hand?

TennJed · August 24, 2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by skidder

Nice 45 Redhawk. Those mouse guns are no slouches either. I have a similar lineup, but with a 44 Redhawk.

How do the factory grips fit your hand?

The factory grips actually feel really good in my hand. The fact that it is a good bit larger than the security six makes a world of difference.

When I first saw it and put it on layaway I did not pay the grip feel much attention. I knew that was a quick change. But these are really nice

Pointshoot · August 26, 2012, 12:10 AM

Nice looking Redhawk. Congratulations on the new revolver !

August 20, 2012, 10:44 PM	#1
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,213	I found one!!!!! A Ruger Redhawk in 45 colt. Stopped by my local shop today and they had a Ruger Redhawk in 45 Colt with a 5 1/2 in barrel. This gun has been on the top of my wish list for a while. I have not seen one in person before. It looks to be in excellant shape. Lockup is tight. I did not need or plan to buy a gun today, but I had to put it on layaway. $535 after tax. I am having to sell a couple of other guns to justify this, but couldn't pass it up. I am selling my beloved Blackhawk 45lc/45acp and Single six I hate to but it is worth it question for anyone that owns the Redhawk, what grips do you use? It has the smaller factory wood, which I think look the best, but I did not like the feel of them on my Security Six. I love the larger wood factory target grips that I put on my Security Six. Does anyone know if those were ever made for the Redhawk? Last edited by TennJed; August 20, 2012 at 10:53 PM.

August 20, 2012, 10:58 PM	#3
9mm Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2011 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 2,645	2 Rugers for 1 Ruger!?!?!?!?!? this is madness. __________________ SHTF vs TEOTWAWKI you ask? SHTF, just some crap on the ceiling and walls, TEOTWAWKI end of the world as we know it. Orignally made by 9mm/®™©

August 21, 2012, 08:13 AM	#5
stevelyn Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: Fairbanksan in exile to Aleutian Hell Posts: 2,560	I have a 4" with the Ruger factory supplied Hogue grips. They're a little wide for my hand and the finger grooves are a little too pronounced for my tastes. I'm going to replace them with another set of Hogues that are slimmer and have more of a reverse taper. __________________ Herman Cain '12 Squished bugs on a windshield is proof the slow/heavy bullet theory works.

August 21, 2012, 02:58 PM	#9
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 706	On each of my Redhawks (years ago) I kept the standard factory grips on them. They felt the best to me... very comfortable to shoot. I have large (not huge) hands, but relatively short fingers, and these grips just felt great to me. Plus they are easily the best looking.... see picture above ^ __________________ I always felt that if I got to the point where I thought it was time to bury my firearms, it was actually time to pick them up..

August 21, 2012, 09:36 PM	#11
DunRanull Junior member Join Date: April 24, 2005 Location: Southern Colorado, where a small working knowledge of southwestern Hispanic culture is considered polite. Posts: 99	Wish I could pick up your Blackhawk! (sold it yet?) My Redhawk in in the .44mag, 5.5 inch. Ive tried Pachmeyers and Hogue (i believe they were) and much prefer the wood original grips which are what Ive used for some years. The woods "slip" in the hand during recoil and do not gouge the palm with rubber-burn or cheese-grate. If you need a larger grip, someone must make a wood oversize grip for the Redhawk. Last edited by DunRanull; August 22, 2012 at 01:12 AM.

August 20, 2012, 10:48 PM	#2
Pvt. Pyle Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2011 Posts: 115	I had a set of wood grips on my 4 inch. It really looked sharp and didnt shoot too bad either. Surprisingly felt pretty good shooting. I also had a hogue grip like the one they put on the GP100. It was really good shooting. I used it for target shooting and hunting as it was a bigger grip and I could steady the gun better.

August 21, 2012, 08:14 AM	#6
drail Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2008 Posts: 3,150	While the Hogue grips for the Ruger are pretty ugly they work better than anything else I have tried.

August 21, 2012, 09:07 AM	#7
Pointshoot Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 219	Yep, it all comes down to individual hand size and personal taste. I have 4"Redhawks in 45 Colt and in 44 Mag and expected to change out the rubber grips that came with the guns, but actually find them very comfortable. I also thought that, being Hogue type rubber, they might hang up too much on a shirt. But, this hasnt been a problem for me. Theyre much better in that regard than the Hogues I had on S&W N-frames that often hang up. On the latter, I've switched out to wood grips or the smooth Pachmyr Compacs.

August 21, 2012, 02:31 PM	#8
DAnjet500 Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2008 Posts: 112	I had these; And replaced them with these; I found the rubber grips much more pleasant to shoot with. However, it is a royal PITA to remove the rubber grips.

August 21, 2012, 09:15 PM	#10
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,028	A Redhawk in .45 Colt, I am envious!

August 22, 2012, 04:25 PM	#13
Super Sneaky Steve Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 532	Still waiting for my Redhawk... __________________ anti-state, anti-war, pro-market

August 22, 2012, 08:59 PM	#14
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 645	The 4" 45 Redhawk is on the top of my grail list, one day I will find one, congrats on your find. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

August 22, 2012, 09:44 PM	#16
skidder Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 571	I agree that the wood grips look the best, but they do get slippery on a hot summer days. I change mine for the conditions. I use the rubber grips for hot summer days and the wood the rest of the time. These Butler Creek grips fit my hand like a glove. The back strap is covered for padded recoil and they take about 20 seconds to change out (one screw). I've tried all the rubber grips and these are the cat's meow. __________________ Gun permit?? A bread crumb tossed to a sleeping society awoken by the sound of complacency. "They are for your own good", and "you will understand when you see all the lives they save". Yes master, what else will you toss me from your bag of infringements?? Do you want me to roll over and play dead? I do that very well. --skidder

August 23, 2012, 09:33 AM	#17
EdInk Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2009 Posts: 3,880	+1 on the Butler Creek (rebadged Uncle Mike's) grips! I have a .44mag Redhawk. The factory wood grips were beautiful but not comfortable for the recoil. (You'd probably be fine with .45LC recoil though.) However, they will still be slippery with sweaty hands. If you don't need rubber for recoil get a pair from Altamont that are the same style but nicely checkered. I tried both of the Hogue options and they both felt crappy. Neither covered the backstrap which is what you need for recoil. The Monogrip was too skinny amd the Bantam was too stubby. Pachmyr Decelerators were good for absorbing recoil but fit TERRIBLE on the frame. (Tried 2 pair and BOTH had between 2-4mm gap between the front seams.) So, you would get a pinch with every shot fired. I recommend the Butler Creek grips as well. Numrich will carry new old-stock periodically. That is the best way to go. __________________ Sic Semper Tyrannis

August 23, 2012, 03:13 PM	#18
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,213	As promised pics. Second picture shows the Redhawk with what appears to be to mouse guns next to a hand cannon, but they are actually my Security Six and SP101 This Redhawk is big and beautiful.

August 23, 2012, 10:03 PM	#19
skidder Senior Member Join Date: August 17, 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 571	Nice 45 Redhawk. Those mouse guns are no slouches either. I have a similar lineup, but with a 44 Redhawk. How do the factory grips fit your hand? __________________ Gun permit?? A bread crumb tossed to a sleeping society awoken by the sound of complacency. "They are for your own good", and "you will understand when you see all the lives they save". Yes master, what else will you toss me from your bag of infringements?? Do you want me to roll over and play dead? I do that very well. --skidder

August 26, 2012, 12:10 AM	#21
Pointshoot Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 219	Nice looking Redhawk. Congratulations on the new revolver !