woodshed Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'm torn between the Super Blackhawk and the Super Redhawk. I like the single/double action with the RH. Any opinions on the differences between these? Also the Redhawk comes in 454 casull. Any opinions on this cartridge comparing it with the .44 magnum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangunnr Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I would opt for the Redhawk. It's a heavier gun that handles the recoil much better than the lighter Blackhawk. I don't care for the way the single actions tend to roll upwards during recoil. FWIW... hangunnr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodshed Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I like the heft of the redhawk also. Do you have any thoughts on the 454 vs. 44? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I'd opt for the .44. The 454 is supposed to be a real punisher and ammo is spendy. The selection isn't huge either. The .44 has tons of loads to choose from. The redhawk with the 7" barrel is very shootable. I love mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 ...I'd get both Ruger Redhawks...in the .44 ....AND the .454 Casull... ....a past thread discussing the .44 vs. .454.... http://www.realtree.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I'd opt for the .44. The 454 is supposed to be a real punisher and ammo is spendy. The selection isn't huge either. The .44 has tons of loads to choose from. The redhawk with the 7" barrel is very shootable. I love mine. I may be mistaken...............but i do believe a feller can shoot .45 Long Colt (as a reduced load) in a .454 Casull. You can, then, always kick it up a notch and use .454 fodder if you wish. The .44 Mag is as stout as a .44 Mag gets. +1 on Hangunnr's comment to the tendency of Super Blackhawk's to generate muzzle flip. With 300 grain loads it can be quite an adventurous ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have a SRH stainless in .44 mag and it is a tackdriver as pistols go. I used to go down to the range and place clay pigeons out between 35-50 yards on the the grass and shoot till I was bored. Hitting them was never a problem as long as I paid attention to what I was doing. I also have a SBH in the .41 mag. That son of a gun kicks like a mule and I am not recoil shy by any means. I think it has a lot to do with the grip shape on those SBHs. It is accurate but not nearly as "nice" to shoot as my SRH .44 Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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