Changing the barrel of Ruger Super Redhawk

Olibobwa · February 26, 2010, 12:57 AM

How difficult would it be to return this revolver to stock???

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=390560

Scorch · February 26, 2010, 01:12 AM

You'll need a rear sight assembly, a front sight, and fill the holes drilled into the metal to mount the rail. In other words, you can get close, but you will not return it to stock.

Olibobwa · February 26, 2010, 01:27 AM

What about the barrel. Does the extra length come off?

**JohnKSa** · February 26, 2010, 01:37 AM

There is no "extra length", if you look at a picture of an unmodified Super Redhawk you'll get a better feel for the modifications that have been done to the one in the link.

By the way, the Super Redhawk is not just a variant of a Redhawk, it's a completely different revolver internally and externally.

Olibobwa · February 26, 2010, 01:40 AM

Oh they're made like that. Thought they were all snubby's.

probably going to get grilled for this but what would happen if one were to 'remove' the excess over 2.5 in?

laytonj1 · February 26, 2010, 01:47 AM

The "snubbies" are called Alaskans.

Jim

laytonj1 · February 26, 2010, 01:52 AM

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what would happen if one were to 'remove' the excess over 2.5 in?

For the price he's asking and the cost of having the barrel cut, recrowned and a new front sight milled into the frame it would likely be cheaper just to buy a new SRH Alaskan.

Jim

Olibobwa · February 26, 2010, 05:30 PM

@laytonj1

After looking around I'm amazed at how cheap they are selling. From what i read ruger is the only one that can handle the supped up rounds and they're 2-300 less than the smiths. I'm scared to look up what a 3in anaconda would be. I guess brand name is everything.

@JohnKSa

I did some research into the differences and i appreciate you bringing that to my attention. The SRH definitely looks to be the better choice (less the grips) i just can't get into the grips. But in the important stuff it definitly wins out. Good lookin out!

**JohnKSa** · February 27, 2010, 04:04 AM

I was a bit confused from your initial post and thought, perhaps, that you were thinking that the gun should look like a regular Redhawk. Glad my confusion resulted in something useful to you.

DnPRK · February 27, 2010, 11:42 AM

The cheapest solution is to send it back to Ruger. Their turnaround time is good too.

February 26, 2010, 12:57 AM	#1
Olibobwa Member Join Date: November 24, 2007 Posts: 82	Changing the barrel of Ruger Super Redhawk How difficult would it be to return this revolver to stock??? http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=390560

February 26, 2010, 01:12 AM	#2
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	You'll need a rear sight assembly, a front sight, and fill the holes drilled into the metal to mount the rail. In other words, you can get close, but you will not return it to stock. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

February 26, 2010, 01:37 AM	#4
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 25,565	There is no "extra length", if you look at a picture of an unmodified Super Redhawk you'll get a better feel for the modifications that have been done to the one in the link. By the way, the Super Redhawk is not just a variant of a Redhawk, it's a completely different revolver internally and externally. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

February 26, 2010, 01:40 AM	#5
Olibobwa Member Join Date: November 24, 2007 Posts: 82	Oh they're made like that. Thought they were all snubby's. probably going to get grilled for this but what would happen if one were to 'remove' the excess over 2.5 in? Last edited by Olibobwa; February 26, 2010 at 01:46 AM.

February 27, 2010, 04:04 AM	#9
JohnKSa Staff Join Date: February 12, 2001 Location: DFW Area Posts: 25,565	I was a bit confused from your initial post and thought, perhaps, that you were thinking that the gun should look like a regular Redhawk. Glad my confusion resulted in something useful to you. __________________ Do you know about the TEXAS State Rifle Association?

February 26, 2010, 01:27 AM	#3
Olibobwa Member Join Date: November 24, 2007 Posts: 82	What about the barrel. Does the extra length come off?

February 26, 2010, 01:47 AM	#6
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	The "snubbies" are called Alaskans. Jim

February 26, 2010, 05:30 PM	#8
Olibobwa Member Join Date: November 24, 2007 Posts: 82	@laytonj1 After looking around I'm amazed at how cheap they are selling. From what i read ruger is the only one that can handle the supped up rounds and they're 2-300 less than the smiths. I'm scared to look up what a 3in anaconda would be. I guess brand name is everything. @JohnKSa I did some research into the differences and i appreciate you bringing that to my attention. The SRH definitely looks to be the better choice (less the grips) i just can't get into the grips. But in the important stuff it definitly wins out. Good lookin out!

February 27, 2010, 11:42 AM	#10
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	The cheapest solution is to send it back to Ruger. Their turnaround time is good too.