I've been looking for a well designed, well built large bore revolver to take with me as a backup, self-defense sidearm where we hunt Elk on the edge of big bear country of NW WY in the fall.
I'm looking real hard at this new Ruger dbl action Redhawk .44 Mag. 4" barrel and Hogue grips on it. The reviews I've read online and in Handgun magazine have been very positive. They say it's one of the strongest revolver designed to handle both standard .44 Mag. and the heavier loads of 320 grain bullets and power behind it.
This was one of the reviews that seems very thorough and well tested from an admitted skeptic:
http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger-Redhawk4.htm
I'd be interested to know if anyone has opportunity to use or own this particular model KRH-444 Redhawhawk .44 Mag 4".