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Ruger
Model Redhawk
Ruger Revolver Redhawk .44 Rem Mag Variant-4
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:13-in Height:No Data
Barrel:7.5-in Weight:54-oz
Variant 4 of 9
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (240 grain bullet)346080
  • Recoil Factor (240 grain bullet)18.24 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityVery Poor
  • Defense Factor50%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:1986 - 2013
Caliber:.44 Rem Mag
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:trigger activated transfer bar
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rosewood
Sights:fixed ramp front, adjustable rear
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Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,029.00Used Est:$800.00
Last Update:12/31/2022
About the Gun

The Redhawk was Ruger's first double action revolver specifically designed for the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge. Features include a 'triple-locking' cylinder, a unique 'single spring' mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, replaceable front sights and adjustable rear sights. All-stainless steel construction.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .44 Remington Magnum
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:240 grains
MV:1442 ft/sec ME:1108 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by Smith & Wesson and Remington, and was introduced for a new heavy-frame 44 Magnum revolver. Today Ruger, Colt, Smith & Wesson and others make revolvers for this cartridge. This is a high powered pistol cartridge designed primarily for hunting. The .44 Magnum offers less power than .50 AE and .454 Casull, but much more than .357 Magnum.

User Rating
2 User Ratings
2 User Comments
User Comments

5 of 5 Stars
Ruger Redhawk stainless .44 magnum 5.5” barrel
By MikeB-21 on 29 May 2020
My very first handgun back in 1982. Loved it, started shooting 44 special but the 44 magnum was so loved by me. Redhawk felt heavier and better in my hand than the S&W Model 629. I literally put over 7000 rounds factory & my hand loads (on the safe side) through it and it asked for more. I sent the gun to Ruger to have them check it out back then totally at my expense, figured servicing, timing, action work, rebarreling, etc. The Redhawk needed absolutely NOTHING! I was stunned. They also sent back a test fired graduated target and this exquisite piece of machinery put 6 shots in the 9 / 10 rings. Used it heavily for 10 more years and sold it for $75.00 less than what I paid for it. Outstanding Manufacturer, Outstanding Firearm, I cant bring myself to buy from a different Manufacturer especially in a revolver of any caliber. Now with Ruger’s Bisley Series I’m totally hooked on their products. I know it’s a good sickness! MikeB.

3 of 5 Stars
Hefty wheelgun...full-power fun
By EmeraldCoaster on 15 Apr 2019
The discontinued Ruger Model 5001, superseded by sleeve & shroud Model 5041 in 2018, is heavy enough to handle the “Ruger only” loads. Balance is a bit nose heavy, but the revolver aims well and is very manageable. The lack of scope notches is a hunting consideration, but the long sight radius enables the basic sights to be very functional. Front sight swaps are a breeze by depressing Ruger’s front plunger-pin. Back-strap covering aftermarket grip options are slim...Pachmayr does offer a couple of choices. Would I buy again? Maybe, but I’d like the 5.5” version next time.