Model 29 for a Redhawk???

[steelslaver]

Only Redhawk that would interest me is a 480 and just because.

The amount extra power you can get by over loading a Ruger in 44 mag or 45 colt is really meaningless. I contend that an elk hit by a decently placed 240 -300 gr bullet at 1000fps would be just as dead as one hit by the same bullet going a couple hundred fps faster and that one hit poorly is going to cover a lot of country before it goes down with or with out that 200fps.

Plus the trajectory advantage of that 200 fps isn't going to be much of a make or break deal and any reasonable handgun hunting range.

I did see 5 bull elk run by me at about 40 yds the Saturday evening at dusk, but then I was on the wrong side of a fence and could not shoot. Been out a week. Shower and my real bed tonight then back out for a while. I carry a 4" 45 colt made from a 629-1 and a 300 WM

 

[Jason Demond]

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?

There is not a single Ruger made that I would trade even the lowliest S&W for.

If you want a Ruger, buy one. Letting that 29 go would be a mistake.

 

[Dan Christopher]

Measured trigger pull on my Redhawk.

DA - 13 pounds. Not objectionable, but heavy. Yeah, decent is a good word for it.

SA - 6 pounds. Not bothersome at all, for such a high number. There is significant creep. You feel the trigger slipping on the seer. So trigger pull is easily controlled and smooth. I rather like it. Not "horrendously heavy" in my experience; I don't notice the weight.

Definitely one of those situations where YMMV. Redhawks I have handled over the years all had really hard SA letoffs, with aforementioned creep. In my mind SRH actions are a definite improvement in that regard, but still nowhere near as smooth as S&Ws. To me, Redhawks are more pleasing to the eye than Super Redhawks. I think the two Rugers are honestly equally strong. The Redhawk is prettier, but the Super Redhawk is a better shooter.

 

[Gamecock]

Definitely one of those situations where YMMV. Redhawks I have handled over the years all had really hard SA letoffs, with aforementioned creep. In my mind SRH actions are a definite improvement in that regard, but still nowhere near as smooth as S&Ws. To me, Redhawks are more pleasing to the eye than Super Redhawks. I think the two Rugers are honestly equally strong. The Redhawk is prettier, but the Super Redhawk is a better shooter.

My 642 came with a God awful trigger pull. I dry fired it THOUSANDS of times. It smoothed out considerably.

I have fired/dry fired the Redhawk hundreds of times. I believe that improved the trigger pull.

If I were to trade I would have the Redhawk worked on a bit by a gunsmith, action job

OP says he'd get an action job. So I don't think complaints about the RH trigger pull, while accurate, are relevant.

 

[Jeff97223]

Have considered that very thought. Would buy the Redhawk brand new. If I were to trade I really can't get what the Model 29 is really "worth". I am in it pretty cheap however, I bought it new in the mid 1980's and have rarely fired it.

All the more reason to keep the Smith! Trade it and I guarantee you will regret it later. Please don't ask me how I know.

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

 

[BigBill]

I have some 44 cal 300gr Cor-Bon jacketed ammo now which revolver do you think will shoot it without the screws coming loose? Baited question. I bought some 45 long colt 300 gr Cor- Bon jacketed ammo too. I’d like to load some 300 grs for a lever action. Just Incase a local jumani happens lol

 

[hittman77]

I'd maybe trade the 29 for an older "original" Redhawk in 5.5 inch ..... especially if it was .41 Magnum.

The new Redhawks are great guns too but I gravitate more to the older stuff.

 

[Tom_R]

If you are going to go full on stupid/nuclear with 44 Magnum loads, get the Ruger.

If you are going to stay with factory type magnum loads, the Smith will be fine.

But if you are bored and you have to have the Ruger, and the Smith just doesn’t do it for you, go for it. Life is too short for regret.

Sell the 29 on here, you will get top Dollar for it here.

 

[78bagger]

I like Ruger but do you want a firearm that is fondly referred to as a tank or a sledgehammer?

 

[Donn]

I've got a Model 29 and a Redhawk in 41mag. I like both and the Ruger's a fine piece, but if I could only have one, it's the Smith. I am curious about one thing. If you've got a Super Blackhawk, you already have the ideal trail/woods gun.

 

[Kid44]

I've got a Model 29 and a Redhawk in 41mag. I like both and the Ruger's a fine piece, but if I could only have one, it's the Smith. I am curious about one thing. If you've got a Super Blackhawk, you already have the ideal trail/woods gun.

How does to compare in strength to the Redhawk?

 

[Frank46]

I share the same opinion as to keeping the smith and buying the Redhawk. Shoot the heavy stuff in the Ruger and standard ammo in the Smith. your Smith will love you. When I first bought the Redhawk I put loads through it I wouldn't have dared with the Smith. I've since calmed down and in fact haven't shot the Ruger since I got into S&W 24-3's and a 624 in 44 special. Frank

 

[stansdds]

How does to compare in strength to the Redhawk?

If one is planning on shooting a good number of full power 44 Magnum loads using bullets weighing more than 240 grains, then the better choices would be the Ruger Redhawk or Super Redhawk. If you can find one, the Dan Wesson 44 is also very capable of withstanding the punishment of heavy bullet 44 Magnum loads.

 

[steelslaver]

Yes, I have heard the grizzlies in Montana are being spotted further and further south. No grizzlies in Colorado since 1979, I would be surprised but not totally shocked to see a reported sighting there within the next few years. Not saying they will get a foothold, but a couple finding their way that far south is a possibility. Majestic animals they are.

It is not just south it is east. I live in what was considered a black bear only area not many years ago. But, now the occasional grizzly has shown up in the mountains about 30 miles as the crow flies west of me. Grizzlies may not fly like crows, but they do go across county and I just got back from camping in those mountains for 10 days anyway. I carry a 629-1. But it has been rebarreled and reamed to be a 4" 45 colt. If 6 .452, 255 gr cast slugs at 1000fps don't fix a bear problem for me I highly doubt 6 hotter loaded .429 bullets would change much.

 

[G-Mac]

I have a Lew Horton 5" barreled blued Redhawk. I like Redhawks. I like Rugers. Keep the 29-3. They don't make them like that any more.