Ruger 44 Magnum Pistols

Striper69 · Jan 19, 2017

I'm interested in one of these. The 7.5 inch barrel model in either the Blackhawk or Redhawk Hunter model.

I saw on Hickock's video that the Blackhawk was hurting his finger on heavy loads but he had no trouble with the Redhawk.

Is the Blackhawk really that bad? I'd hate to buy one and not like shooting it. I've shot the Super Redhawk and it was pretty manageable for me but I like the Redhawk better.

shaddydan · Jan 19, 2017

I love my redhawk! It's accurate and very comfortable to shoot. I don't have giant hands and it still feels good.

Czechnologist · Jan 19, 2017

Striper69 said:
I'm interested in one of these. The 7.5 inch barrel model in either the Blackhawk or Redhawk Hunter model.

I saw on Hickock's video that the Blackhawk was hurting his finger on heavy loads but he had no trouble with the Redhawk.

Is the Blackhawk really that bad? I'd hate to buy one and not like shooting it. I've shot the Super Redhawk and it was pretty manageable for me but I like the Redhawk better.

I'm also in the market for a 7.5" Redhawk in .44 Magnum. It'll be my income tax refund toy this year.

I never quite got the hang of shooting an SA revolver but I know a lot of people who swear by them. I always preferred DA/SA revolvers. They just feel right and managing recoil is never a problem.

Biggfoot44 · Jan 19, 2017

It's personal.

The trigger doesn't bother me. The squareback triggergaurd on a Super Blackhawk smacks me on the finger.

Everyone's MMV.

StantonCree · Jan 19, 2017

A1 has Wyatt Earp edition. Can't recall the caliber or price

jimbobborg · Jan 19, 2017

I did not have any painful recoil problems with my Blackhawk in .45 Colt. I shot everything from Cowboy loads to Deer Busters. With that said, when you shoot a single action properly, it won't bite you. Treat it like a semi-auto and you get dinged.

lee2 · Jan 19, 2017

Striper69 said:
I'm interested in one of these. The 7.5 inch barrel model in either the Blackhawk or Redhawk Hunter model.

I saw on Hickock's video that the Blackhawk was hurting his finger on heavy loads but he had no trouble with the Redhawk.

Is the Blackhawk really that bad? I'd hate to buy one and not like shooting it. I've shot the Super Redhawk and it was pretty manageable for me but I like the Redhawk better.

Dave @ blue fins has a Redhawk at his shop but i dont think its the hunter model.

Bisleyfan44 · Jan 19, 2017

Striper69 said:
I'm interested in one of these. The 7.5 inch barrel model in either the Blackhawk or Redhawk Hunter model.

I saw on Hickock's video that the Blackhawk was hurting his finger on heavy loads but he had no trouble with the Redhawk.

Is the Blackhawk really that bad? I'd hate to buy one and not like shooting it. I've shot the Super Redhawk and it was pretty manageable for me but I like the Redhawk better.

The Super Blackhawk is not that bad; it's all in how you hold it, what you feed it, and personal preference. There is also the Hunter model Super Blackhawks, available with both the longer (but rounded guard) Super frame:

http://ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkHunter/specSheets/0860.html

and with the Bisley grip frame, better recoil control for some because it pushes straight back:

http://ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkBisleyHunter/specSheets/0862.html

The Redhawk is an awesome gun too though, but has fewer grip options than the Super Redhawk which can use any grip made for the GP100 or SP101, not that you'd want to.

I am a long time single action shooter, love the various Blackhawks and can shoot them reasonably well, but I think the double actions have better single action triggers pulls in general and are easier to shoot well.

iH8DemLibz · Jan 19, 2017

My .45 LC Blackhawk with a hot load smacks my finger something awful.

The Redhawk is much better due to the grip.

steveh326 · Jan 19, 2017

super Blackhawk, no issues. I got a hankerin' for a Ruger Alaskan tho...

5.56blaster · Jan 19, 2017

I have one with a nice trigger job and the barrel cut to 5.5". I like it but it's not what I would shoot everyday. I carried it while in the boonies out west and Ak. It will stop what you hit, that's for sure.

John from MD · Jan 19, 2017

Biggfoot44 said:
It's personal.

The trigger doesn't bother me. The squareback triggergaurd on a Super Blackhawk smacks me on the finger.

Everyone's MMV.

+1 on this. If you shoot hot loads in a Super Blackhawk, it will bite you. :sad20:

Striper69 · Jan 19, 2017

John from MD said:
+1 on this. If you shoot hot loads in a Super Blackhawk, it will bite you.

How about using a glove or some kind of rubber pad?

iH8DemLibz · Jan 19, 2017

Striper69 said:
How about using a glove or some kind of rubber pad?

A padded glove helps a lot.

But after 12 shots or so that pain will find its way through the glove.

John from MD · Jan 19, 2017

It all has to do with your pain tolerance. :lol:

For practice, I use 9 grains of Unique behind a 240 cast lead bullet. This is a good practice load as well as a small game/coyote killer up to 50 yards. It won't beat you up.

For serious work at long range, I use 23.5 WW296 behind a Hornady 240 XTP. You don't practice much with this load. :rolleyes:

Gloves definitely help if they don't interfere with your grip. The square guard on the SBH seems to be the issue. I never noticed any issue with my .45 Colt BH but I never put really hot loads in it either.

iH8DemLibz · Jan 19, 2017

John from MD said:
It all has to do with your pain tolerance.

For practice, I use 9 grains of Unique behind a 240 cast lead bullet. This is a good practice load as well as a small game/coyote killer up to 50 yards. It won't beat you up.

For serious work at long range, I use 23.5 WW296 behind a Hornady 240 XTP. You don't practice much with this load.

Gloves definitely help if they don't interfere with your grip. The square guard on the SBH seems to be the issue. I never noticed any issue with my .45 Colt BH but I never put really hot loads in it either.

I build up my tolerance to pain with 22 grains of H110 and a 300 grain chunk of lead.

Flinch inducing.

John from MD · Jan 19, 2017

iH8DemLibz said:
I build up my tolerance to pain with 22 grains of H110 and a 300 grain chunk of lead.

Flinch inducing.

I'm flinching already just from the thought of it. :eek:

Uncle Duke · Jan 19, 2017

Single action magnum pain is an acquired taste. Sorta like Scotch. The first time you get bitten kinda gets your attention. Somewhere around the fifteenth thump on the knuckle, sheer ecstasy has just about been reached, at which point you just can't wait to whack that knuckle again. Because from there on out it feels so good when you stop!

BuildnBurn · Jan 19, 2017

I sold my SBH as the square trigger guard wacked my fingers. It really didn't do anything my .45LC Blackhawk won't do with a hot load.

iH8DemLibz · Jan 19, 2017

Uncle Duke said:
Single action magnum pain is an acquired taste. Sorta like Scotch. The first time you get bitten kinda gets your attention. Somewhere around the fifteenth thump on the knuckle, sheer ecstasy has just about been reached, at which point you just can't wait to whack that knuckle again. Because from there on out it feels so good when you stop!

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