Ruger RedHawk in 45 colt

Wendyj · August 15, 2018, 05:06 PM

Found a new one at lgs today around $600. Was reading some and issues seem to be shooting cast which is what my husband wants. Also curious if it will shoot 45acp with moon clips. Thought it would make him a nice gift.

Also looked at Ruger 1911 10 mm. Great looking gun and trigger way nicer than the Kimber beside it.

Can't make a decision but if Ruger does both cast and shoots both lc and acp it would be a better deal at $300 cheaper.

Model12Win · August 15, 2018, 05:24 PM

Some models of the Redhawk can shoot .45 ACP with moon clips, but many cannot. You'd have to give us the model number first.

The Ruger 10mm will probably be the better, more useful gun since it is an automatic vs the outdated revolver.

DPris · August 15, 2018, 11:40 PM

Unless it's the convertible Red, it will NOT accept ACPs.
Denis

TruthTellers · August 16, 2018, 12:23 AM

My .45 Colt/ACP Redhawk shoots cast bullets just fine.

AL45 · August 16, 2018, 12:57 AM

I have a Stainless Ruger Redhawk 7 1/2 inch that shoots cast just fine. In fact, that is about all I shoot in it.

August 15, 2018, 05:06 PM	#1
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Ruger RedHawk in 45 colt Found a new one at lgs today around $600. Was reading some and issues seem to be shooting cast which is what my husband wants. Also curious if it will shoot 45acp with moon clips. Thought it would make him a nice gift. Also looked at Ruger 1911 10 mm. Great looking gun and trigger way nicer than the Kimber beside it. Can't make a decision but if Ruger does both cast and shoots both lc and acp it would be a better deal at $300 cheaper. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

August 16, 2018, 12:23 AM	#4
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,888	My .45 Colt/ACP Redhawk shoots cast bullets just fine. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

August 15, 2018, 05:24 PM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Some models of the Redhawk can shoot .45 ACP with moon clips, but many cannot. You'd have to give us the model number first. The Ruger 10mm will probably be the better, more useful gun since it is an automatic vs the outdated revolver.

August 15, 2018, 11:40 PM	#3
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	Unless it's the convertible Red, it will NOT accept ACPs. Denis

August 16, 2018, 12:57 AM	#5
AL45 Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2012 Posts: 761	I have a Stainless Ruger Redhawk 7 1/2 inch that shoots cast just fine. In fact, that is about all I shoot in it.