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rambutan316 · January 12, 2013, 12:37 PM

For protection against big wildlife in the outdoors (bears, mountain lions, boars, wolves, alligators, coyotes, etc.) as well as personal defense against two-legged foes, which gun would be better: Ruger Redhawk Alaskan in 454 Casull or Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt. I'm really attracted to the 45 Colt cartridge and want to try handloading. Both guns seem to be really nice, I'm just not sure which one to go with. I have small hands, by the way. I'm only 5'4" and 130 pounds, but I heard the Alaskan is really ergonomic despite its large frame. Thanks!

January 12, 2013, 12:37 PM	#1
rambutan316 Member Join Date: January 4, 2013 Posts: 18	Which gun would be better for outdoors protection? For protection against big wildlife in the outdoors (bears, mountain lions, boars, wolves, alligators, coyotes, etc.) as well as personal defense against two-legged foes, which gun would be better: Ruger Redhawk Alaskan in 454 Casull or Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt. I'm really attracted to the 45 Colt cartridge and want to try handloading. Both guns seem to be really nice, I'm just not sure which one to go with. I have small hands, by the way. I'm only 5'4" and 130 pounds, but I heard the Alaskan is really ergonomic despite its large frame. Thanks!