Ruger-Redhawk,
You are correct . It was a Blackhawk. They discontinued it because it was "eroding the backstrap". I'm no gunsmith, but I think that's the term they used. I sure wish I still had it. I wa s in the service back then and I sold it for next to nothing.[:'(]

According to the "2005 Standard Catalog of Firearms" a NIB Ruger SRH .480 Ruger is $700.00, Exc. $650.00, V.G. $600.00, Good $550.00, Fair $500.00, Poor $425.00. Good luck.

This is right off of Ruger's site. Their MSRP is always much higher then you can find them for.Handloader even at 700.00 NIB is to high.

Ruger Redhawk

Sub-Type: Double Action
Family Name: Super Redhawk®
Gauge/Caliber: .480 Ruger
Finish: Low Glare Stainless
Stock/Grip: Rubber w/ Black Laminate Insert
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Rear Sight: Adjustable
Suggested Retail Price: $ 819.00

Swampman, you're making the right choice. I bought a new SRH in .480 the first week they were available and regretted it. Nothing wrong with the accuracy of it or anything, but back then, Hornady was the only factory ammo for it and it was quite expensive, close to a dollar a shot. Looking back, I'd have gone with the 454 because of the ability of shooting the LC's. Good luck.

Swampman
If you are looking at the 454 you might look at thr 460 Smith it will shoot 45 colt,454 and 460.I have a 454 superredhawk and really like it but the 460 would be sweet...

patch51,
I really want to stick with the Super Redhawk, but I like the idea.