Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan?

[James B]

Anyone shoot one of them yet? The muzzle blast must be fierce. I have shot a 3 inch 44 Mag and that was an ear buster. I wonder what velocity they get from that 2 inch barrel.

[Ruger-Redhawk]

JamesB as far as I know these haven't been released yet. My dealer called his distrb.for me last week. They are seeing new releases but not the Alaskan yet.On the Rugerforum one guy heard it would be May when they release them.I have one coming as soon as they get released.I'm going with the Casull. That way I can shoot the 45 Colts also.Ruger's MSRP is 819.00, My dealer gave me a price of 650.00. I should get one of the early released ones. My dealer has both a Casull and 480 Ruger coming.He's a big dealer so he should get them as soon as his distrb gets them. It will most likely be a beast holding on to it with that 2 1/2"bbl.To me the adjustable sights are a waste with that stubby little barrel.You can findout more going to www.ruger-firearms.com Once you're there you'll find it easily.It's going to be a long time waiting for May to get here.

Ruger Redhawk

[Ruger-Redhawk]

Here's some of the specs.

Ruger Redhawk


Ruger® Super Redhawk® Alaskan™ Caliber .454 Casull / .45 Colt, .480 Ruger
Model Number 5301, 5302
Catalog Number KSRH-2454, KSRH-2480
Action Revolver
Operation Double Action
Construction (materials) Heat treated stainless steel frame; Ruger proprietary high-strength stainless cylinder
Finish Satin
Barrel Material Stainless Steel
Barrel Length 2-1/2 inches
Cartridge Capacity 6 Rounds
Sights Black serrated ramp front; Windage & elevation adjustable rear
Grip Hogue® Monogrip®
Overall Length 8-1/8 inches
Weight Unloaded 42 oz. (approximately)
Standard Accessories Plastic storage case, Instruction manual, Lock
2005 Suggested Retail Price $819.00

[johnch]

With Hornady 240 gr loads my 7 1/2" Ruger SRH 454 is a handfull and a fire breather.
With the short barrel it should be a flame thrower.
The noise should scare a bear away !

If you get lost it should do good to start camp fires and do a passing job as a signal flare . LOL

[Ruger-Redhawk]

Did you notice they are coming with Hogue Monogrips.I think they are trying to tell us something LOL.My 454 SRH w/9 1/2" bbl isn't bad at all.Cutting 7" off the barrel would sure change that.I personally don't think these Alaskan's will be a big seller.It sure isn't something you'll want to take to the range to plink with.These will be sought after by a selective group who have a use for them.I might be wrong but I don't look for these being in Ruger's line for more then a year or two.Time will tell as long as I get mine......LOL.

Ruger Redhawk