Does anyone actually have the Ruger Redhawk 357 snub?

Pond, James Pond · January 31, 2020, 03:00 PM

If so what it like to shoot?
How big is it?
How does it carry?
Would it be used as a CC?

I like the look of them!

CDR_Glock · January 31, 2020, 08:20 PM

I considered one but I already have a S&W Performance Center 586 L-Comp 7 Shot 357 Magnum. But for concealment, I have carried my S&W Performance Center 627 2.5” 8 Shot 357 Magnum, in addition to a S&W 640 357 Magnum 5 Shot and a Taurus 605 5 Shot 357 Magnum or Sig Sauer P365.

These revolvers are quite heavy. I use a Bravo Concealment Belt which is very stiff, and it supports the gun weight.

The Ruger would be not much different for concealment. 7 shots is respectable.

The key for conceal carrying a revolver is being a great double action shooter.

As long as you have the finger strength and technique, it wouldn’t be an Issue. The key is getting on target fast from concealment.

A Snubby tends to lose about 200 FPS when compared to a 4” barrel.

I use a Desantis IWB holster. Leather is too slow for me. I have a 2A Holsters Chest rig, but it is reserved for woods carry, not for around town.

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January 31, 2020, 03:00 PM	#1
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January 31, 2020, 08:20 PM	#2
CDR_Glock Senior Member Join Date: September 30, 2010 Posts: 704	Does anyone actually have the Ruger Redhawk 357 snub? I considered one but I already have a S&W Performance Center 586 L-Comp 7 Shot 357 Magnum. But for concealment, I have carried my S&W Performance Center 627 2.5” 8 Shot 357 Magnum, in addition to a S&W 640 357 Magnum 5 Shot and a Taurus 605 5 Shot 357 Magnum or Sig Sauer P365. These revolvers are quite heavy. I use a Bravo Concealment Belt which is very stiff, and it supports the gun weight. The Ruger would be not much different for concealment. 7 shots is respectable. The key for conceal carrying a revolver is being a great double action shooter. As long as you have the finger strength and technique, it wouldn’t be an Issue. The key is getting on target fast from concealment. A Snubby tends to lose about 200 FPS when compared to a 4” barrel. I use a Desantis IWB holster. Leather is too slow for me. I have a 2A Holsters Chest rig, but it is reserved for woods carry, not for around town. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro