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{{Infobox Weapon |
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|name= Ruger Redhawk |
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|image=[[File:Ruger Redhawk 300gr groups.jpg|300px]] |
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|caption= Redhawk with 5.5 inch barrel |
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|origin={{flag|United States}} |
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|type=[[Revolver]] |
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|is_ranged=yes |
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|manufacturer=[[Sturm, Ruger|Sturm, Ruger & Company]] |
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|production_date= 1979-present |
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|weight= 3.0625 lb |
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|length= 11-13 inches |
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|part_length= <li>4 inch (102 mm) <li>5.5 inch <li>7.5 inch |
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|cartridge= <li>.38 Special <li>.357 Magnum <li>.41 Magnum <li>.44 Special <li>.44 Magnum <li>.45 Colt |
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|action= Single and Double action |
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|feed= Six [[Cartridge (firearms)|round]] [[Cylinder (firearms)|cylinder]] |
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|sights= [[Iron_sight#Adjusting_iron_sights|iron sights (adjustable rear)]] |
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The '''Redhawk''' was first introduced in 1979 by [[Sturm, Ruger|Sturm, Ruger & Company]] and was one of the most powerful handguns in the world at the time of its introduction. This large frame [[revolver]] has several unique design features, making it a very useful and affordable hunting revolver. |
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The Redhawk is a conventional [[Double-action#Double_action (DA)|double]]/[[Double-action#Single_action (SA)|single]] [[Trigger (firearms)|action]] revolver. Made from high grade steel, it is available with either a [[Bluing (steel)|blued]] or [[stainless steel]] finish. The Redhawk is reinforced to handle extra stress, making it very popular for use by hand loaders as it handles the hottest of Magnum loads with ease. In addition, the cylinder itself is longer then most competitors, allowing ammunition to be loaded to a longer overall length, thus increasing effective powder capacity. Custom ammunition manufacturers even have loads made specifically for Ruger revolvers that can not fit in shorter chambers. The revolver has forward ramp sights with four various interchangeable sight inserts. The rear sights are fully adjustable featuring a white outline. The Redhawk is also available with scope mounts and rings. |
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The Redhawk holds six rounds of ammunition in its cylinder and is available with a 4 inch, 5.5 inch, or 7.5 inch barrel. When introduced it was offered in [[.357 Magnum]]/[[.38 Special]], [[.41 Magnum]], [[.44 Magnum]]/[[.44 Special]], and [[.45 Colt]]. Gradually options in chambering were pared down, and by 2007 the Redhawk was only offered in .44 Magnum. However, in 2008 Sturm, Ruger & Co. once again began marketing the Redhawk in .45 Colt chambering.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2008/03/16/ruger-redhawk-krh-45-4-revolver-chambered-in-45-colt/|title=Ruger Redhawk KRH-45-4 Revolver Chambered in .45 Colt}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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*{{YouTube|aERDz0Pnuvs&NR|Video of operation}} {{ja icon}} |
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[[Category:1979 introductions]] |
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[[Category:Ruger revolvers]] |
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{{firearms-stub}} |
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Revision as of 15:07, 14 August 2009
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