Ruger Redhawk
 

My gun shop has a used Redhawk .44 mag for $390. It is in good/very good condition. This would be my first Ruger as well as my first .44 Mag. If I can get the money together before its gone should I jump on this? Pros and cons to the Redhawk or .44 Mag?

You might want to check prices on Gunbroker.com just for comparison, but it sounds like a pretty fair price to me.

Since it is used, does the LGS have a way to let you shoot it first?



http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=244537708

Ewwww, no, it's an awful deal, Rugers suck! Do not buy it. Ummm, and while you're at it, can you send me the phone number of your gun shop? :rolleyes:

LOL! Seriously, Ruger is a great company to deal with and I have always loved their customer service. With a .44 magnum, it definitely has a kick to it, and if a lot of rounds have been put through it, it sometimes may need a gunsmith to tighten up the timing and replace the forcing cone, neither one is very complex or expensive, however a need for repair MIGHT be why it is priced so low at the counter.

Also, to avoid hard recoil, you can interchangeably use .44 Special rounds which is the exact same caliber with less powder in it - less punishing on you and the gun. If it shoots, I know you will enjoy it, though!

Gunbroker.com prices as of this date and time are $400-$800, but most of those are bids and they are not done yet - they have days to go. I hope it helps!

It's a steal in California, everywhere else in America it's a very good price.

You better jump on that deal.I havent seen one that cheap in a very long time.The pros are its stronger than most other guns and can be loaded hotter.It is just as acurate as any gun and its a ruger made in the usa.The down side is they are slightly heavier than a S&W or Colt.The actions are not as smooth and the finish is not as polished.
The redhawk has a reputation as having tank like durability.Its almost impossible to wear one out.

Thanks for your help and to pay you back I will NOT give you the number lol. I have bought about 10 guns from this place and never had a problem, although I know this gun may not have been treated as well as the others or it may have. The main reason I can get it so cheap is cause my cousin works there and I can get used guns for 10% over what they paid for it.

Thanks for bringing the .44 Special to my attention. I was about 95% sure I could shoot those but like I said I have never had a .44 mag or even shot one.

Thanks I had read that they were pretty tough guns. Now if I can scrounge up the money I will go get it.

Well I got it! Cant wait to take it to the range.

Sweet. Looking forward to the range report.

Nice lookin' hog leg.