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02-15-2018, 06:50 PM
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New Alaskan
Yep, I did it. Been wanting one for years and I feel like a kid on Christmas morning....  just had to show it off.. 
And yes, it's all what it's made up to be. 
(and yes it came with a serial number...  )
IT'S A BEAST
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02-15-2018, 07:11 PM
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Very cool. I know that feeling. I bought a Super RedHawk with last years tax refund. Might do the same thing this year. 
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I'm definitely going to impulse buy an Alaskan one of these days. They are pretty much ridiculous, which really appeals to me.
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02-15-2018, 07:16 PM
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Very cool. I know that feeling. I bought a Super RedHawk with last years tax refund. Might do the same thing this year.
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Please do!
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Now you need to put it to the use Ruger intended. A fishing trip in the remote wilds of our 49th state. If you need a camp cook, drop me a PM. It has been to many years since I lived there to act as a guide. I would think things have changed.
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Now you need to put it to the use Ruger intended. A fishing trip in the remote wilds of our 49th state. If you need a camp cook, drop me a PM. It has been to many years since I lived there to act as a guide. I would think things have changed.
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Man, you know that sounds so tempting... I will give that some thought.
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02-16-2018, 12:06 AM
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I have an Alaskan in .44 mag. I don't shoot it much--in fact, exactly 62 rounds in 5 years--but I'm glad I own it. Every once in a while, I get an urge to thin the herd and think I should get rid of the Alaskan. I pull it out of the safe and fondle it a bit, and then realize that I can't let it go. I'm not sure why. But still, glad I own it! Congrats on yours too!
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I went Alaskan before Alaskans were cool!
Actually, I traded a friend out of this after he had the barrel bobbed to 2.75".
It's a handful with my "bear buster" 300 gr. XTP/H110 load, but with a reduced load (200 gr. DEWC/800X), it's akin to shooting a .38 Special, in accuracy as well.
Shoot a few light ones in yours, you'll see what I mean. It could just become one of your favorites!
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02-17-2018, 02:26 AM
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Nice!!
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I bought an Alaskan some years ago...intended to use it for front pocket carry. Never could find the darn thing in my pocket, so I traded it for something bigger.
Just kidding. I did own an Alaskan...I never carried it though. It was a beast! It was a .44 Mag but I only put .44 Specials in it. Very nice shooter.
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Some things you just have to try!
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This will be a keeper. I eventually plan to have it customized...
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02-17-2018, 09:30 AM
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I can’t say I see the magic in that thing but if it makes you feel like a kid on Christmas morning, it’s there somewhere!
Congratulations on your new sixgun.
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I can’t say I see the magic in that thing but if it makes you feel like a kid on Christmas morning, it’s there somewhere!
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Can't say I get it either, but hey, if it floats your boat.........
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02-17-2018, 10:00 AM
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I bought an Alaskan some years ago...intended to use it for front pocket carry. Never could find the darn thing in my pocket, so I traded it for something bigger.
Just kidding. I did own an Alaskan...I never carried it though. It was a beast! It was a .44 Mag but I only put .44 Specials in it. Very nice shooter.
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Ya know...this is one of those guns that really has no purpose whatsoever. But it looks cool. Cool is good. I will probably find myself in a situation one day where the lines of having enough un-dedicated funds intersect with "look a Ruger Alaskan for sale" and I will own one 
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Ya know...this is one of those guns that really has no purpose whatsoever. But it looks cool. Cool is good. I will probably find myself in a situation one day where the lines of having enough un-dedicated funds intersect with "look a Ruger Alaskan for sale" and I will own one |
And that's the thing, it's the cool factor plus I like shooting big guns... There was one a couple of years ago in my LGS for $600 that looked to be in good shape. Kicked myself for not buying it, so if you see one in good shape for a decent price, grab it! I traded for this one.
To me it's one of those guns you say to guests, hey you wanna see something neat?
PS- I also own another really useful gun... shockwave...that should tell you something.
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Well, you know what Freud would say...
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Well in that case I would pull out the 9.5" barrel one rather than the Alaskan.
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Well in that case I would pull out the 9.5" barrel one rather than the Alaskan.
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I guess that one could really help with anyone's insecurities.
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