Ruger Redhawk 45LC/45ACP

[CJB]

Just when I thought it was safe to go outside....

Ruger Redhawk, and everyone deserves a Redhawk, is available in 45LC/45ACP combination on one cylinder with rebated chambers/cylinder face. Those bastards! Its gonna cost me plenty.... since the Redhawk also has a 4-1/4 inch barrel and round butt.

[hardluk1]

That would make a fine trail/back up or competition revolver. Nice to be able to shoot 45acp but still have the option of 45 ruger only loads for rabid swamp ape defense . Sorry , had to do that since your in south florida . I use to here the same when using a 44 mag revolver when I lived down there years ago .

If you can justify the cost it will make a fine shooter . Just keep the chamber clean before try 45 colt after the acp loads .

[TheTman]

That is one fine looking revolver. I'd like a little beefier grip, but they are probably already available. I wonder if it is built as stong as the .44 magnum version, where you could make up a bit hotter load for the .45LC?

[CJB]

It is.....they dont say so, but .45 Win. Mag works too

[Barth]

All this revolver talk is starting to make me twitch.
44 Special ammo isn't always available and the selection/price is often not so good.
A 45 ACP revolver sounds like a fine idea.:cool:

Barth

[CJB]

Thats my exact thought

[hardluk1]

There is a reason there are Ruger Only 45LC loads . You can feel safe shooting these loads in that ruger . Not to say you will enjoy it or want to pull the trigger twice , but the handgun is safe shooting them . So any load made for a semi-auto is a minor load .
https://www.underwoodammo.com/45-colt-long-colt-p-325-grain-lead-long-flat-nose-gas-check/

[Barth]

There is a reason there are Ruger Only 45LC loads . You can feel safe shooting these loads in that ruger . Not to say you will enjoy it or want to pull the trigger twice , but the handgun is safe shooting them . So any load made for a semi-auto is a minor load .
https://www.underwoodammo.com/45-colt-long-colt-p-325-grain-lead-long-flat-nose-gas-check/

Really?
https://www.underwoodammo.com/45-colt-long-colt-p-325-grain-lead-long-flat-nose-gas-check/
Technical Information

Caliber: 45 Colt (Long Colt) +P
Bullet Weight: 325 Grains
Bullet Style: Lead Long Flat Nose Gas Check 21 BHN
Case Type: Brass

Ballistics Information:
Muzzle Velocity: 1325 fps
Muzzle Energy: 1267 ft. lbs.


https://www.underwoodammo.com/50-action-express-325-grain-bonded-jacketed-hollow-point/
Technical Information


Caliber: 50 Action Express
Bullet Weight: 325 Grains
Bullet Style: Speer Bonded Jacketed Hollow Point
Case Type: Brass

Ballistics Information:
Muzzle Velocity: 1475 fps
Muzzle Energy: 1570 ft. lbs.


Play with Power
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b1/DesertEagle_50AE.jpg

[TheTman]

The ammo makers that produce hot 45LC loads, and gun sites say the super hot 45LC loads (.45 Magnum) are to be used in the BLACKHAWK only, or something like a Thompson Contender, that is built to withstand such heavy loads. I would check with Ruger to make sure before I ran anything too hot through the Redhawk. Or perhaps the booklet that comes with it will explain how hot you can go on 45LC. S&W for example, uses a stronger steel in it's magnum line that will hold up to magnum loads.

[Barth]

http://www.handgunsmag.com/files/2015/07/Redhawk_1-copy.jpg

[b4uqzme]

The ammo makers that produce hot 45LC loads, and gun sites say the super hot 45LC loads (.45 Magnum) are to be used in the BLACKHAWK only, or something like a Thompson Contender, that is built to withstand such heavy loads. I would check with Ruger to make sure before I ran anything too hot through the Redhawk. Or perhaps the booklet that comes with it will explain how hot you can go on 45LC. S&W for example, uses a stronger steel in it's magnum line that will hold up to magnum loads.

Or the 454 Alaskan