December 7, 2018, 01:39 AM | #1 |
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44 mag Redhawk grips?
I have a 5.5" Ruger Redhawk 44 mag on the way and I was hoping to get some suggestions on a good set of recoil reducing grips for it. I have a GP 100 with a stock factory Hogue grip and it works great. Comfortable and good recoil reduction using my warm to hot handloads. I was hoping to find something comparable or at least something that has a good solid grip and some reduction in recoil. I don't have large hands but I do have large short fingers.
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December 7, 2018, 10:34 AM | #2 |
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my red hawk is wearing a pair of hogue grips,,,this gun is a first production gun,,,and has been wearing these grips most of its life
also have a pair on my super blackhawk i tried the pacmyer (spelling) grips but much prefer the hogue just my .02 ocharry
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I fitted my 5.5" barrel Redhawk with the compacts of the shorter barrel, square butt model. With smaller hands I can now deal with the Redhawk's longer trigger reach. Recoil no problem, it's a big gun.
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It is hard to tell from the images of the grips I have looked at but most look like they do not cover the backstrap. I would think not covering the backstrap would transfer recoil directly into the web and palm of the hand. I am just researching things on the Redhawk that can be upgraded if need be. It will be a little time before I receive the firearm. I don't have the luxury of being able to hold or test fire a firearm before I purchase it so I do a lot of research before I make a purchase.. Before I purchased my GP 100 a lot of people said it would need a trigger job. The trigger on mine was fine. I have over three thousand rounds of my warm to hot handloads through it now and the trigger is as smooth as a babies behind. With the Redhawk many say it has heavy recoil so just in case it does I am checking out grips. Thanks for the reply ocharry and Real Gun.
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Because of the Redhawk's long trigger reach, many would likely prefer the open back strap. It is essential for me. The recoil is mitigated by having a good fit in palm swell. Recoil in a gun that big is not the monster you imagine.
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Hogue rubber grips. Tried Pachmayr's at first but the Hogues are way more comfortable
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I have the hogues and they don't seem to help much in recoil. Im thinking of going with the pachmayr since they cover the back strap.
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I have the factory rubber grips on mine, other than being ugly they work just fine for recoil. I have not seen the need to change them except for the looks.
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I have a few sets of grips, rubber, wood.
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Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I put out some WTB's out for Uncle Mikes/Butler Creek Redhawk grips #59003 on a few forums I am a member of. May be a slim chance of finding a pair but it is worth a try.
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This where I ended up, using the 4 5/8 model grip on the 5 1/2 45 Colt (ported and no longer offered).
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I've tried a few different rubber grips on My Red Hawk and use Pachmayer Presentation grips ..work very good for Me Can't post a Pic on this site.. size limits suck..lol
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