Model 29 for a Redhawk???

[Kid44]

I have a 4" Model 29-3, very nice gun. Considering trading for a new 4" Redhawk. The Redhawk would be my fishing in bear country, hiking/camping gun. I like the Redhawk because heavy loads can be run through it, it is stainless steel and well, Ruger just builds a good gun. I already have a Super Blackhawk and am wondering if trading the M-29 is really a good idea. If I were to trade I would have the Redhawk worked on a bit by a gunsmith, action job, fiber optic front sight, and all sharp corners rounded off
but probably not ported.

Anyone care to offer their thoughts regarding my trade idea?

 

[Rpg]

I’d be unlikely to make the trade.

The Ruger is bigger and heavier than the Smith and less appealing for actual carry while fishing and hiking.

While the Ruger is a better choice if you’re loading with a coal shovel, standard 44mag ammo is plenty and is fine in the Smith.

 

[1911haulic]

I don't have an opinion on trading, But Gemini Customs does great work on Ruger upgrades. I have a SP101 from them and it is sweet.

 

[Babysitr]

I've never owned either of the Rugers....BIL has both and they're brutes...in .41 and .44.....I'd try to keep both if I could,if not, and I was in the 29 cheap enough, the Ruger would not be bad...

 

[Robspeire]

Reminds me of some of the selling & trades that seemed like a good idea at the time. So no.

In fact I have been thinking of selling my Lew Horton 629. Thanks for bringing me to my senses.

 

[andy52]

I wouldn't make that trade.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Never..............

 

[oysterer]

what someone said....help pay the toll for the troll?

 

[dave1918a2]

I wouldn't, but that's My opinion. You can shoot some heavy loads in Your Smith. Just not a steady diet. I'd carry some Buffalo Bore 300 grainers when in bear country and standard loads elsewhere.Besides, You are going to spend a lot trying to get a smooth action and trigger and You'll still have a Ruger. Keep the Smith.

 

[double-dipper]

I own a 629 and a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag. If I were in brown bear country I would carry the Ruger over the 629 only because I could shoot the Buffalo Bore 305 gr. LBT LFN out of it. The S&W 29 IMO would always be more valuable and desirable handgun to own. And your correct about the Ruger being able to handle the "heavy loads" which is your intended purpose for the gun.

 

[rbmac52]

Sounds like a good trade to me...

if you're on the receiving end of the Model 29-3!

 

[RobertJ.]

I have a RH and a SRH, and love them both. I would never trade a 4" 29 for one, however.

 

[series guy]

For defense purposes you can carry your 29 with some pretty stout loads. I would never trade that off.

 

[cowboy4evr]

From what I have read , trying to tune the action on a redhawk is pretty hard . The Super Redhawk's mechanism is different so it's easier to tune , again from what I have read .
No , I would not trade a good S&W 29 for a redhawk w/o trying the redhawk out first to see how it feels , shoots and carries . I had one , once . They are built plenty tough alright , but are like hauling around a bag full of bricks when carrying them . Regards Paul

 

[Kid44]

I own a 629 and a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag. If I were in brown bear country I would carry the Ruger over the 629 only because I could shoot the Buffalo Bore 305 gr. LBT LFN out of it. The S&W 29 IMO would always be more valuable and desirable handgun to own. And your correct about the Ruger being able to handle the "heavy loads" which is your intended purpose for the gun.

I am looking at the Ruger for (here we go) bear loads. Not that I will ever need them, but the motto of an old boys organization that is currently in deep **** is "be prepared". The organization may not be around much longer but the motto will be.

 

[Fishinfool]

If you intend a steady diet of heavy loads, then the Ruger RH is the better choice. I own both, and my 7 1/2 inch RH is one of my favorite hunting handguns. Used it for years developing some pretty stout magnum loads, and it is as tight and accurate as when it was new almost 40 years ago.

Larry

 

[Chino74]

IF you do, make sure you check the barrel cylinder gap & over-all fit. Another thing the RH has a different internal trigger mech. etc than the SRH. Also aftermarket grips are harder to find I believe. I have never owned a Redhawk but do own a Ruger SRH Alaskan. I am not an expert on Redhawks however if you are planning on shooting a lot of the higher power stuff then this for you may be a fair trade.

 

[MCorps0311]

I have the Redhawk .44 Mag.4" I love my tank it's a keeper!

 

[Cellar Hound]

Nope!

If the Redhawk is a great deal, then buy it outright....

The 29 should stay with the home team.....

 

[Golphin]

I like the a Ruger's and have a GP100 and a Blackhawk in 357 but I would never trade a nice S&W for a Ruger. The best thing to do is get the plastic out or dig up a jar of money and buy the Ruger and keep the S&W.