Ruger .357 Magnum Redhawk 5.5" SS

patron1974 · September 19, 2012, 09:04 PM

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.

krunchnik · September 19, 2012, 09:19 PM

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.

458winshooter · September 19, 2012, 09:23 PM

Very hard to find one indeed and about anything Ruger here bigger than a 22 sells for that much.

patron1974 · September 19, 2012, 09:36 PM

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.

TennJed · September 19, 2012, 11:08 PM

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

Wyosmith · September 19, 2012, 11:24 PM

Outstanding handgun, but heavy.

No stronger 357 made.
If you like to,play with heavy bullets (180-200gr) that's THE gun to use.

Redhawk5.5+P+ · September 19, 2012, 11:34 PM

$400? You have to ask?

**JohnKSa** · September 19, 2012, 11:40 PM

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.

patron1974 · September 20, 2012, 12:05 AM

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.

Lost Sheep · September 20, 2012, 09:48 PM

$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

patron1974 · September 21, 2012, 03:39 AM

@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 ..

Hal · September 21, 2012, 05:57 AM

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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.

I passed on the chance to buy two Colt 4" Pythons for $950.00 once - yes - it was $950.00 for both, not each...that was about 12/13 years ago...

Now you can peacfully sleep knowing you're not the stupidest person on the planet

.

Kreyzhorse · September 21, 2012, 07:05 AM

I think you did okay for $400. Go shoot it and enjoy.

hulley · September 21, 2012, 08:08 AM

I really would like to see pics! Redhawk in .357mag? Sweet!

**JohnKSa** · September 21, 2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Now you can peacfully sleep knowing you're not the stupidest person on the planet.

Thanks. I think...

hornetguy · September 22, 2012, 03:31 PM

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.

thomas jack · September 23, 2012, 05:46 PM

speaking of 357 ruger i found an unusual blackhawk its a 2 tone blued with stainless parts. has anyone see these before

TennJed · September 23, 2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thomas jack

speaking of 357 ruger i found an unusual blackhawk its a 2 tone blued with stainless parts. has anyone see these before

What parts are stainless? The trigger guard? I see those from time to time

boa2 · September 24, 2012, 11:45 AM

Here are some pictures of my 5.5" Redhawk .357's:

hulley · September 24, 2012, 02:03 PM

That Sir.....Is a KEEPER! Absolutly B-E-A-UTIFUL!

boa2 · September 24, 2012, 02:26 PM

hulley:

1)Yes, this Redhawk .357 is definately a keeper, in view of it still being NIB. Thanks for the compliment!

rclark · September 24, 2012, 03:52 PM

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.... in view of it still being NIB.

A condition that to me is 'mind-boggling'. Who in their right mind, buys a gun .... but never shoots it????

. Nice gun BTW! My dad has one and is in nice to shoot for a DA type revolver.

Jamie B · September 24, 2012, 07:00 PM

Holy Moses, but that was a steal on the price!

Nice purchase - I am quite jealous.

patron1974 · September 24, 2012, 08:37 PM

WOW..beautiful gun.

thomas jack · September 25, 2012, 11:35 PM

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

September 19, 2012, 09:04 PM	#1
patron1974 Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Posts: 32	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.

September 19, 2012, 09:19 PM	#2
krunchnik Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Location: Lakeland,TN Posts: 35	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. __________________ THE CROW Primary-Kimber Ultra Raptor II Secondary-Kimber Ultra Aegis II

September 19, 2012, 09:23 PM	#3
458winshooter Senior Member Join Date: June 16, 2008 Location: Louisville,Tn Posts: 379	Good deal Very hard to find one indeed and about anything Ruger here bigger than a 22 sells for that much.

September 19, 2012, 11:08 PM	#5
TennJed Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2010 Posts: 1,247	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 __________________ Find out just how tall I am By jumping in the middle of a river

September 19, 2012, 11:40 PM	#8
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 16,925	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. __________________ Did you know that there is a TEXAS State Rifle Association?

September 19, 2012, 09:36 PM	#4
patron1974 Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Posts: 32	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.

September 19, 2012, 11:24 PM	#6
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 608	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, 11:34 PM	#7
Redhawk5.5+P+ Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2012 Location: NV Posts: 743	$400? You have to ask?

September 20, 2012, 12:05 AM	#9
patron1974 Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Posts: 32	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.

September 20, 2012, 09:48 PM	#10
Lost Sheep Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2009 Location: Anchorage Alaska Posts: 2,766	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, 03:39 AM	#11
patron1974 Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Posts: 32	@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 ..

September 21, 2012, 07:05 AM	#13
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 10,856	I think you did okay for $400. Go shoot it and enjoy. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

September 21, 2012, 08:08 AM	#14
hulley Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Hoschton, Ga. Posts: 659	I really would like to see pics! Redhawk in .357mag? Sweet! __________________ Nov 2, 2011 sent form 4, SS Sparrow. Arrived May 29, 2012. Jan 30, 2012 sent form 1 for SBR. Arrived July 12, 2012 Jan 22, 2013 Sent form 4, 762-SDN-6, check cashed Jan 25, 2013.

September 22, 2012, 03:31 PM	#16
hornetguy Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: on the north side of DFW Posts: 710	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. __________________ 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..

September 23, 2012, 05:46 PM	#17
thomas jack Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2012 Posts: 2	speaking of 357 ruger i found an unusual blackhawk its a 2 tone blued with stainless parts. has anyone see these before

September 24, 2012, 11:45 AM	#19
boa2 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Posts: 777	Here are some pictures of my 5.5" Redhawk .357's:

September 24, 2012, 02:03 PM	#20
hulley Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2008 Location: Hoschton, Ga. Posts: 659	That Sir.....Is a KEEPER! Absolutly B-E-A-UTIFUL! __________________ Nov 2, 2011 sent form 4, SS Sparrow. Arrived May 29, 2012. Jan 30, 2012 sent form 1 for SBR. Arrived July 12, 2012 Jan 22, 2013 Sent form 4, 762-SDN-6, check cashed Jan 25, 2013.

September 24, 2012, 02:26 PM	#21
boa2 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Posts: 777	hulley: 1)Yes, this Redhawk .357 is definately a keeper, in view of it still being NIB. Thanks for the compliment!

September 24, 2012, 07:00 PM	#23
Jamie B Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: OH Posts: 133	Holy Moses, but that was a steal on the price! Nice purchase - I am quite jealous. __________________ Jamie

September 24, 2012, 08:37 PM	#24
patron1974 Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Posts: 32	WOW..beautiful gun.

September 25, 2012, 11:35 PM	#25
thomas jack Junior Member Join Date: September 23, 2012 Posts: 2	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