New to Me Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag.

slow944 · April 20, 2006, 04:37 PM

I picked up a Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag in blue yesterday and was wondering what SD load for the house to use. I've got a Taurus PT99 for one of my CCW's also and I've got a Colt Trooper 357 on layaway. I know the 44mag is a little over kill for SD but I couldn't resist the feel of the gun in my hand and got I hope a good price for it. $375 out the door at a pawnshop I frequent because they get guns in from several other stores and usually have a good selection. Checked out the gun useing the Revolver check out article on another forum and it was very tight. Can't wait to get to the range and let this BAD BOY loose. I was reading the book "Ruger and His Guns" and this is one of his strongest designs, and of course I've always wanted a "Dirty Harry".

azredhawk44 · April 20, 2006, 04:56 PM

First thing you're gonna want to do to that is change out the stock grips. I'm partial to the hogue hardwood monogrips, but the rubberized ones are cheaper and work fine too. Pachmyer will also take the sting out of the grip design that gun has.

Inside the house, use 44 specials. Magnums don't seem like a good idea.

Once you swap that grip for something that fits your hand right, you'll have the best 44 DA revolver on the market.

**44 AMP** · April 20, 2006, 05:53 PM

Definately .44 Special. Or, .44 Mag glaser, Win Silvertips would not be bad, as they are not full bore .44 mag. Or basically any SWC at 1000-1100fps. JHP at that speed is fine too. Full house .44 mag definately too much for homoe defense, unless attacked by bears....

Edward429451 · April 20, 2006, 06:42 PM

azredhawk44 nailed it. You;ll wanna lose them wood grips.

(homoe defense) LOL!

Too much gun there!

April 20, 2006, 04:37 PM	#1
slow944 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: DFW,TX Posts: 406	New to Me Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag. I picked up a Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag in blue yesterday and was wondering what SD load for the house to use. I've got a Taurus PT99 for one of my CCW's also and I've got a Colt Trooper 357 on layaway. I know the 44mag is a little over kill for SD but I couldn't resist the feel of the gun in my hand and got I hope a good price for it. $375 out the door at a pawnshop I frequent because they get guns in from several other stores and usually have a good selection. Checked out the gun useing the Revolver check out article on another forum and it was very tight. Can't wait to get to the range and let this BAD BOY loose. I was reading the book "Ruger and His Guns" and this is one of his strongest designs, and of course I've always wanted a "Dirty Harry".

April 20, 2006, 05:53 PM	#3
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 8,966	Sd 44 Definately .44 Special. Or, .44 Mag glaser, Win Silvertips would not be bad, as they are not full bore .44 mag. Or basically any SWC at 1000-1100fps. JHP at that speed is fine too. Full house .44 mag definately too much for homoe defense, unless attacked by bears....

April 20, 2006, 06:42 PM	#4
Edward429451 Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,457	azredhawk44 nailed it. You;ll wanna lose them wood grips. (homoe defense) LOL! Too much gun there! __________________ "Always place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark" Lazarus Long "Understand that the enemy is not the enemy in his own eyes ;this may offer you an opportunity to make him your friend. If not, you can kill him without hate, and quickly." Lazarus Long

April 20, 2006, 04:56 PM	#2
azredhawk44 Junior member Join Date: September 28, 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 6,465	First thing you're gonna want to do to that is change out the stock grips. I'm partial to the hogue hardwood monogrips, but the rubberized ones are cheaper and work fine too. Pachmyer will also take the sting out of the grip design that gun has. Inside the house, use 44 specials. Magnums don't seem like a good idea. Once you swap that grip for something that fits your hand right, you'll have the best 44 DA revolver on the market.