It features a 6.5-inch stainless steel barrel topped with a serrated black front sight post. gun. The single action is usually more comfortable to fire than a double-action revolver of the same or similar weight. Last I checked, the BuffaloBore website indicated that Taurus Raging Bull revolvers could also handle their +P+ load. The second is that when loading for the SBH, you have to be diligent about seating primers deep enough. I also have a Vaquero in .45 LC, and another vaquero in .357, very satisfied with all my Rugers. This would be a good choice for target shooting. It is However, a tremendous advantage is thatthe newer guns are available in stainless steel. For shooting and handgun hunting, we would prefer the That level of accuracy will kill any deer, javelina, hog, elk, or bear out to the limits of power and trajectory of the cartridge. These Try leaving some of the chambers empty and then spin the cylinder. the revolver with every shot. the Owner's Manual. Caliber: .44 Rem. However, the .44 It is the type that clamps in the front and screws in at the back using the rear sight screw. Under the barrel is a shrouded ejector rod iconic of traditional single-action revolvers. My wife detests even light Magnum handgun loads, but even she likes a medium-power .44 Magnum cylinder occasionally from the SBH. We tested both revolvers in their original, stock condition. The Blackhawks manual of arms isnt as simple as a modern pistol, but thats part of the charm, and Rugers design has made it as simple and safe as it can be without compromising the old-school fun of loading gates, ejector rods and thumbing the hammer. I have a 51/2 inch S/B . A slightly increased frame size over .357 Magnum Blackhawks was required to accommodate the bigger .44 cartridge. Never shot a Redhawk but wouldnt trade that for anything. used it for this review. The "no side plate" design of the Redhawk (the When this one came up for sale I jumped on it since I have no .44mags left. these revolvers made it clear that under no circumstances would we want a .44 easy DA revolver to disassemble and instructions for doing this are included in A relatively short barrel length for a .44 magnum hand cannon. second used 11.0 grains of HS6 and a 180 grain Sierra JHC bullet. encounter of the dangerous kind with a big predator, if you have developed the skill required to take advantage of their I used Imr 4227, 14.0 gr, Winchester LP primers, and on my first time out with it I was able to put 6 rounds thru a target center after only 12 rounds warmup shots. The front sight ramp at the muzzle is integral with Fixed ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and Accuracy * * * * * I'm trying to get a feel for the guns capabilities. However, they are well shaped, hand It must, of course, be capable of fulfilling its defensive # 80-23429. I have the Bisley version in 45 Colt. If i like it enough to buy it, i have now leaned toward holding on to them. gunsmith to lighten the action (he will likely remove one arm of the trigger spring and drop in a lighter Wolfe the price, particularly in wrist damage, for this hard-earned knowledge. (Spoiler for those uninterested in reading to the end: this gun is awesome and if you can afford it you should buy it. not carrying a rifle. That includes while camping, fishing, hiking, cooking lot of powder that must be burned, we chose the 5.5" barrel length over Thought many times about selling but cant bring myself to it. Compared to the exceptionally hard kicking S&W 629, the Redhawk is a pussy cat. I've worked up quite a few loads and I can't do better than 4" groups at 50 yards. barrel. Still for sale?. Ruger Super Blackhawk resting on the pavement. Our only complaint is that the wood to metal fit is poor, 5.5" .44's, we would opt for a 6" barrel in a .44 Magnum if it were The Bisley Hunter comes with scope base mounting recesses machined into the rib of its 712 barrel. Make sure you choose a revolver you Since extreme accuracy is required to hit a I just got a new model Super Blackhawk today and love it. shoot little, the Super Blackhawk seems like the better choice to Chuck and Jim. Guides and sportsmen who regularly travelled in bear country relied on Blackhawks and Super . was overcast with occasional rain showers and a high temperature of 69-degrees hardwood grips feel great in the hand and look terrific. The worst part is they knew what they did and did it anyway. While fast-draw competition is one reason the revolver became popular quickly, handgun hunting was another. The gap from the backplate to the cylinder is very tight, and a poorly-seated or raised primer will cause the gun to lock up. velocity factory load is a poor choice for the relatively short 5.5" triple-lock cylinder, "single spring" mechanism for enhanced DA trigger The result was a revolver with some resemblance to the Colt Dragoon. typically, about a 2.5 pound trigger pull. The larger Ruger Blackhawk was one hot item and from its introduction to 1993, over 1.1 million guns were sold! of a revolver carried for protection from large predators is reasonable size. A thing of beauty. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. was impressed by its handsome appearance. The 44mag round without a doubt has been fired far more times out of the Ruger Revolver than any other brand or type of weapon. Here's what it's like to shoot this classic scattergun. Many thanks! field. Those loads were heavy, for occasional use, and gave outdoorsmen a usablecartridge for taking heavy game. 10 1/4 barrel SS with wood grips. She loved it and shot multiple cylinders of ammunition and is excitedly awaiting another opportunity to shoot. We can't imagine carrying a Super Redhawk Yes, its a huge gun, most noticeably the giant cylinder and barrel assembly, but it does not feel silly or overwhelming to me, partly because of the balance and partly because of the traditional cowboy grips that fit nicely in most hands. The Super Blackhawk and a Ruger 77/44 with red dot sight are in the future whenever I can save up the $. handgun alternative to a rifle, should a rifle armed human predator threaten Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. my s. bhawk came with the weird trapezoidal edmd channels from the original owner. You can tell right away that the Redhawk will be comfortable to shoot, I walked the gun from 25 yards out to 50 and then to 75 and 100 yards on a cardboard cutout of a deer. As a matter of fact i dont ever remember a ruger 44 handgun of any model that wasnt a shooter for me. The only revolver that may be stronger is the robust and reliable Ruger Super Redhawk, and it would take a lot of shooting to prove the Super Redhawk is stronger. Certainly, previous Super Blackhawks that we have owned have done much better. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. It is and just love how the gun shoots. The revolver debuted in November 1956 at the price of $96 . Hornady 165gr Critical Defense (.44 Special)1010 fps, 2.33. Some also get the bores lapped. medium length range of 4" to 6". It is a well-proportioned, nicely I personally like the look of the short barrel with a full-length ejector rod housing as well. I fell in love only to realize it shoots a foot and a half high at 30 yards with standard 240gr factory loads. I had the sure redhawk in a 7 inch barrel. What kind of accuracy would you expect to get at 50 yards. I have know many who have owned Super Blackhawks, and have shot them and wanted one ever since. $56.95. Never will understand why a wheel gun costs $1,000+. Ramp front, fully adjustable rear, Grips: and others. Its not an EDC piece, its a true hunting implement. Very high probability Ill purchase one of these one of these days. Ive had several SB 44s and a few S&W model 29s 44 mags. Any ideas what may be causing this issue other than operator error LOL. @Nathan, I agree with the wisdom you dispenced concerning selling your firearms. The long barrel, of course, also increases sight radius, which is important for precision in the field. Others could certainly use this gun for handgun hunting or wilderness protection, but to be honest, those are secondary in my book as there are better options in my opinion. Overall Length: 13.7 inches Right now, I pick up, clean it put it back togather and guess what? But this gun comes ready to hunt right out of the box. ( Finger nail polish on screws fixed that) . Then, very quickly in 1956 Sturm, Ruger and Company introduced their .44 Magnum Blackhawk. from a bench rest over a Pistol Perch at 25 yards. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. Single action revolvers will probably be the last handguns we are allowed to own before they are all outlawed. Ruger's New Model Blackhawk is a reliable, accurate, single-action revolver that was born ready to deliver magnum thunder! THANKS. It just doesn't get any In addition to being larger, it also takes an extra step to operate in that the hammer must be cocked between each shot in order to fire the gun. The Super Blackhawks adjustable rear and orange front sights are excellent. disassembly at all, merely remove the grip panels. SIG SAUER 240gr V-Crown1340 fps, 1.75 going to thumb cock either type of revolver for best accuracy. A hard-cast 250-grain SWC at 1200 fps is usually good for five rounds into 1.5 inches. JSP bullet (MV 1610 fps) and two .44 Mag mid-range reloads. Colt Firearms, the giant of the handgun industry around the turn of the century, took note of this fact and developed a Bisley Model. Ruger offers the Blackhawk in hard hitting .41 Magnum, .44 Special and even .30 Carbine . Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. This revolver rewards your consistent handloading with repeatable performance. latch easy to use. And they are, of course, an excellent woods-defense handgun. Apparently, it had been on the wall for years, because it was scratched up, covered in dust and was extremely dirty when I negotiated the selling price. Online staff members Chuck Hawks, Rocky Hays and Jim Fleck participated in themselves, without the assistance of a gunsmith, particularly since the Due to its simple, robust design there is not much that can go wrong. It is a satin polish, not dull, but not highly Ive got a Super Blackhawk 10-1/2 in. At 25 yards from a rest, I placed five rounds into a 1.2-inch group, the norm for the Super Blackhawk. For the right person, this is an extraordinary gun. the case of a DA .44 Magnum, that makes the Redhawk a big revolver. Smith & Wesson's new M&P FPC is a compact, folding pistol-caliber carbine chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed to accept the company's M&P handgun magazines. No matter how long I wait, it the cylinder still wont rotate. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. The Redhawk balances, handles, feels and recoils differently panel. experience. You can get the spring from Brownell's. By then the government will own it. You should be content with about 2 1/2- 3" . I do not prefer optics on my pistols. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," It benefits from classic single-action curves and it shoots easy. south of Eugene, Oregon. What happens when an emptt comes up? Ruger has great customer service. (I am not sure if it would be practical since I live in a different state and we would have to transfer it through an FFL which adds a fair amount to the cost. Construction is, in a word, solid. I dont think that there will be many hunters who fire this revolver without some sort of rest. Nice gun. There is just no way Im even considering shelling out $1000 or more for a revolver is if its a Colt Python, Anaconda, or some other rarity. I was wondering why they didnt make the Hunter in 45 and SHAZAM! Advanced . The Blackhawk is hell for strong, rugged, and more accurate than most of us can hold. Not any of them will even come close to that . Ruger Bisley Vaquero chambered in .45 Colt. We prefer stainless flaw we found in the Redhawk design and it is not a big deal. (You can use a small One of The Greats. If you dont already have a large revolver in .44 Magnum, get one. The original revolver also was polished to a high standard. I experienced no problems at all as far as reliability is concerned with any type of ammo. The Super Blackhawk was designed from the ground up for the The Ruger Blackhawk was a light-packing gun with plenty of punch, althoughit kicked hard with Magnum loads. before the bullet left the barrel. There was no regular Redhawk, so I rented a bull barrel 5 SW 629, a Super Blackhawk and fired a friends .44 Taurus Tagibg Bull with ported barrell. Imagine some future grandchild/great grandchild having something like this passed down to them. Everything about it is geared for this and it truly excels in every aspect when compared to other, non-specialized options. The Super Blackhawk is no exception, but (subjectively) it is a Send your gun back to Ruger and they will make it right. I KNOW WHAT SEX I WAS BORN!! There are more powerful handguns than the .44 Magnum; the .454 Casull and monster .500 Magnum come to mind. After all, it will be carried a lot and, hopefully, never actually used for its This article, "Ruger's Most Shootable Sixgun," appeared originally in the September 2003 issue of American Rifleman. The plain facts of the Ruger Bisleys introduction to the American shooting public are well-known. we did use that load for recoil comparison. I use mine to go boar hunting with using 300 grain loads quite often. but preferred the Super Blackhawk for protection in the field. However, some outdoor I would like to say my carefully crafted handloads do a little better; unfortunately,they usually do not. I had no problem putting rounds on the vitals at any of these distances. the Redhawk is a superior example of the type and the way to go. This is the only I truly do enjoy writing but it jst seeems like the first 10 to 15 minutes tend to In addition to adding a great deal of forward mass, that length gives this gun a boost in velocity over standard-length barrels. Looks to be wear from a leather holster and it will be shipped with firearm. Required fields are marked *. its accuracy. The S&W was just unpleasant to shoot. What the Hey, Crown and rifling appear good. form by installing an inexpensive OEM replacement main spring and simply Ive never seen a super that couldnt be made to shoot. Henry Big Boy Deluxe Engraved 3rd Edition - Best Collectable .357 Lever-Action Rifle. It must be your inseparable companion. Chuck and Jim appreciated the good points of both revolvers, Every time I take it to the range and shoot it people compliment the polished finish it has. Capacity: 6 Rounds of the "U" shaped trigger spring from its post beneath the right grip None of us felt that we I have not been able to get this gun to shoot well at 25 yards with or without the 2x Leopold scope. All rights reserved. an ad for the michigan based company is in the back of ~all~ gun magz. 265 g hand loads in 44mag, pep-sights, trigger stop, custom grips, trigger job, some machining 10 group at 400 yards hard to believe but it was real at Conner, Ga competition..Black Hawk only on line.all 357s and all other 44mags eliminated at less than 200 yards ! The weather was mild, partly The 250-grain bullet, at 1000 fps, is a great practice loading, and the factory Blazer load is a good choice for inexpensive practice. Looked at a Super Redhawk, but the trigger reach was a little long for my medium size hands. Our test Super owner's manual provides disassembly instructions. If stopping power could be quantified, THAT would be it! Ruger Bisley Hunter chambered in .44 Mag. I have a shorter barrel version and it handles the recoil just fine. The smooth, rosewood finished As for value, the Super Blackhawk has been the best value on the market for some time. It is the right size and weight for the job, without In Choose a wide, supportive The front sight insert is the exact same style/height used in the SRH 44 mag which is installed on a ramped portion of the rib. My feelings aside, the SBH would work fine if pressed into those roles. Stay in the know. However, it can be greatly improved by This is unusual for a Super Blackhawk, but there you are. Starting load of AA#9 - 20gr for 1306fps. This gun is no exception. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. I managed to get 20 rounds thru it, which is hard when you can only fire 1 or 2 rounds at a time, then have to field strip it. $73.95. First real gun I bought. It features a lengthened, western style grip that handles recoil Forget it. in our accuracy testing. I have a SS Super BlackHawk in .357 and not only is it a real pleasure to shoot, its a thing of beauty. Please be respectful of others. relatively comfortable .44 to shoot. Both reloads compact than the huge Super Redhawk (and its sundry imitations from other All groups for record were three shots I dont doubt a talented gunsmith could make it otherworldly, but for my use, this is more than adequate. BARREL: 3.75 inches OA LENGTH: 9.63 inches WEIGHT: 44 ounces GRIPS: Bisley black laminate SIGHTS: Adjustable ACTION: Single-action FINISH: Stainless steel CAPACITY: 6 MSRP: $838 "New" Blackhawk There are many newer larger guns and some smaller but the SB and S & W 29 seem to be perfection in size for this round. International shooting always placed a heavy premium on pure accuracy, and it happened that the term Bisley became synonymous with superb performance. Even internally, the gun is smooth all-around. You have entered an incorrect email address! Short of shooting 45 Colt in a Casull or 460 S&W, there is no other revolver on the market that lets you *comfortably* take the 45 Colt to its full potential. actually is. about the best any of them will do is 2 - 2 1/4 inches, and thats after I do some work on them . Owning both the 44 magnum and the 357 magnum I can agree with everything that Bob says. 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