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Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
« on: June 15, 2015, 11:15:17 pm »
A Redhawk in .45 Colt and .45acp (recessed for moon clips, which also come w/ revolver) Ruger is evil... >:D

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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #1 on: June 15, 2015, 11:37:00 pm »
    Great looking gun.
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #2 on: June 16, 2015, 12:21:34 am »
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #3 on: June 16, 2015, 12:38:36 am »
    again...if they only made it in blued, or blackened stainless.....adds cost for me if I got one, since I'd have to have it custom-done.

     
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #4 on: June 16, 2015, 09:29:13 am »
    You think this Redhawk could handle 45 Super? Because well that'd be super


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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #5 on: June 16, 2015, 11:49:58 am »
    Knowing how people push the RedHawk with "Ruger only" loads I don't see any reason why it shouldn't. Furthermore I can't see why 460 Rowland and possibly 45 Win mag wouldn't also chamber and work.  :cool
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #6 on: June 16, 2015, 12:04:30 pm »
    Quote from: GaBoy45 on June 16, 2015, 09:29:13 am
    You think this Redhawk could handle 45 Super? Because well that'd be super


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    This article is is based on the Blackhawk, but I don't see anything that wouldn't apply here: http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=41
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #7 on: June 16, 2015, 12:40:07 pm »
    A 45 colt Redhawk has long been on my bucket list of guns.  And this one looks really nice.

    The Redhawk only 45 colt loads are quite amazing.  I have never been a 44 magnum fan, and this would fill the need for a big bore wheel gun.

    Guess I better start prepping the wife.
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #8 on: June 16, 2015, 01:19:48 pm »

    Quote from: only1asterisk on June 16, 2015, 12:04:30 pm
    This article is is based on the Blackhawk, but I don't see anything that wouldn't apply here: http://www.handloads.com/articles/default.asp?id=41

    yeah that'll do...already warned the wife and called the dealer...I can hear my gun fund crying


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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #9 on: June 16, 2015, 05:34:32 pm »
    I want that gun.
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #10 on: June 16, 2015, 07:42:20 pm »
    How about .45 Winmag? Underwood makes a pretty vicious load.
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #11 on: June 16, 2015, 08:15:37 pm »
     :facepalm Sigh. Ok AFTER getting the Match Champion I'll start saving for the Redhawk..My wife needs to get a 2nd job.. lol
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #12 on: June 17, 2015, 12:57:58 am »
    Quote from: HiVelSword on June 16, 2015, 07:42:20 pm
    How about .45 Winmag? Underwood makes a pretty vicious load.

    The extractor groove on the ACP and WinMag are different enough that you may need modified or custom moon clips.
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #13 on: June 17, 2015, 02:29:16 am »
    I am usually not huge on wheel guns, but that would be a damn handy little revolver. It would be plenty large enough for hogs etc, and you could load some light wadcutters for pest control.

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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #14 on: June 17, 2015, 02:57:50 am »
    Next thing you know they'll be producing the GP 100 in 10mm / .40 S&W with moon clips.  Wouldn't THAT be just awful?   :cool
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #15 on: June 18, 2015, 07:16:06 pm »
    Quote from: coelacanth on June 17, 2015, 02:57:50 am
    Next thing you know they'll be producing the GP 100 in 10mm / .40 S&W with moon clips.  Wouldn't THAT be just awful?   :cool

    Why not?  S&W did it (at least the .40 S&W portion) with the model 646.  They only made about 1300 though, if the S&W forum folks are right (http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-revolvers-1961-1980/77485-40-cal-revolver.html, sixth post).  Make it a full 10mm capable gun, and they might sell a few more than that.
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    Re: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 acp
    « Reply #16 on: June 19, 2015, 08:08:55 am »
      An 8-shot .357 magnum (full-moon clip) version of this revolver would be pretty slick also.....I wonder if there is enough room for 7 10mm/.40S&W? 
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