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handguns include: The .454 is as far above the .44 Magnum as the latter is beyond the .357
Magnum. We're talking 260-grain bullets at 1,800+ fps and 300-grain bullets at
1,600+ with the .454 Casull. Because of this, I was expecting to spend some
very punishing moments at the shooting bench with the .454 Super Redhawk. It
didn't happen (then) and I found the .454 Redhawk to be a very easy shooting
big bore sixgun. With a 4X LER scope adding weight and the rubber cushioned
grips of the Super Redhawk, test-firing was made much easier than I expected.
Power Made Portable. There are several options when converting either the .357 Magnum Flat-Top or
Old Model to larger calibers. Forget either the .44 or .41 Magnum as the frame
and cylinder are simply too small for safety. Suitable conversions, in addition
to .44 Special, are .41 Special, .38-40, .44-40, .45 Schofield, and .45 ACP. Forty-eight ounces of bear killing, hog slaughtering, deer slaying,
silhouette shooting and target blasting perfection--Ruger's famous New Model
Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum is one tough, versatile six-gun. In 1986, Ruger offered to the public what is arguably the finest
single-action revolver ever to be manufactured -- the Ruger Bisley. Based on
the popular Super Blackhawk frame, the new Bisley differs somewhat from its
parent sixgun. I'm not going to be bashful about this. If I've yet to make my feelings
plain, I believe the Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter is an outstanding bargain.
It's accurate, rugged, versatile and priced right. I suspect that handgunners
will vote with their pocketbooks, and Ruger will soon realize how wise it was
to return this outstanding sixgun to the marketplace. The Old Man's Super Redhawk is the ultimate big-bore revolver. It's the
strongest and the easiest-to-shoot magnum available to handgunners. The Super
Redhawk is just one example of the design genius of William B. Ruger Sr. The old GI .30 carbines are presently undergoing a resurgence of popularity,
and affordable ammunition is more commonly available than was the case a few
years ago. It seems likely that the .30 Blackhawk will continue in its role as
a companion piece to the long guns and Ruger's Dark Horse will continue to
endure. When I began the process of building loads for the new .480 Ruger there was
no information available. However, Hodgdon's has now done considerable work and
made information available with their powders to shooters on their website.
Flying by the seat of my pants is especially enjoyable when my results align
with the results of the component manufacturers. The Ruger Super Blackhawk has now been in production for over 40 years. It
has proven to be nearly indestructible and will handle the heaviest .44 Magnum
loads with ease, I expect it to be around for a long time to come. In terms of intrinsic accuracy and field utility, this .45 Convertible gives
up relatively little to the longer magnum chambered New Models, considering the
savings in weight and overall length. All .45 ACP loads are extremely pleasant
to shoot as are the traditionally loaded .45 Colts. As an accessory for the
growing tribe of the .45, the Convertible Blackhawk has much to recommend it. Several modifications led to the latest Ruger .45--the KP345--which has all
the positive functioning qualities of the original P90 along with an A+ for
form. It has been slimmed, given a grip frame much easier to hold on to, made
lighter with a polymer frame and offered with an optional Picatinny rail. If
one where were to set a course to build the perfect double-action semiautomatic
with both high concealment and easy shooting qualities, the KP345 could well be
the result. What we now have is a nine-shot, double action .45 from Ruger with a grip
frame greatly reduced in size when compared to the original P90. In my hands,
at least, this results in a comparatively soft shooting .45. By that, I mean it
fits well and feels good in my hands with very little felt recoil. If you are interested in purchasing a handgun for self-defense, law
enforcement work, or just plain old plinking, you may want to consider a Ruger
P-series pistol. They are accurate, reliable and bull strong handguns. priced
to fit in the average workingman's budget. You already know this, but sometimes
we should give credit where it is due, and Bill Ruger and his team definitely
deserve their share. I can't wait to see what's next! Tough, accurate and stylish, Ruger's semi-auto, centerfire pistols just keep
getting better and better. Rugged yet elegant, Ruger's Double-Action revolvers were--and are--the
finest ever made Both the standard Mark III and Hunter Models have been tested thoroughly by
not only me, but also my three grandsons. After burning up a couple bricks of
.22s the boys pronounced the new Rugers as "Cool." In teenager lingo
that is comparable to an A+. They (the guns not the boys) have proven to be as
reliable and accurate as previous models and totally enjoyable to shoot. We can
live with the warning label on the barrel, the magazine disconnect, the loaded
chamber indicator, and the internal lock with any pistol shooting as well as
these do. The Competition Government Model sports a 6 7/8 inch slab-side barrel, wears
target grade adjustable sights, is drilled and tapped for scope mount and rings
(which are included with the pistol) and is made from corrosion resistant
stainless steel. Weighing in at 45 ounces, this pistol is no fly-weight,
however the extra weight pays dividends in the field and on the range in terms
of accuracy and controllability. Carrying the catalog designation NR-617, the revolver sports a 6.5"
barrel, weighs 35 ounces, and boasts a nice blued finish with well-fitted
rosewood stocks. Sights are a click adjustable rear and a sturdy serrated Patridge
front ramped for holster carry. The cylinder is roll marked with the
designation "17 HMR CAL." Ruger Handguns
Articles on Ruger Handguns
Articles on Ruger Revolvers
Ruger's powerhouse .454 Alaskan: a Pert-near
perfect packin' pistol
Customizing the Ruger old model revolver
Ruger's Super Blackhawk - Out Of The Box
An American classic the Ruger Bisley: more
value than you pay for, is the author's assessment of the popular Ruger Bisley
revolver
Return of the Ruger Hunter Model
The legend of big red: Ruger's Super Redhawk is
awesomely powerful and exceptionally strong. Here is the story of how the
biggest production revolver came into existence
The .30 Carbine Blackhawk: Ruger's Enduring Dark
Horse
Reloading the .480 Ruger
Ruger's Super Blackhawk: Sixgun Bargain Number 1
Ruger's Light Working Gun
Articles on Ruger Centerfire Semi-Automatic Pistols
Ruger KP345: a nice clean, handy, ergonomic pistol
P345: Extreme Makeover: Ruger's 2x4 grip days are
gone!
Ruger's P-Series: what's wrong with Ruger's
P-Series semiauto pistols? Not a darn thing, says the author
Ruger P97
Revisiting Ruger's Revolvers
Articles on Ruger Rimfile Handguns
Ruger's Critter Gitters: Meat for the Pot Oh Boy,
Oh Boy
Ruger's competition government model: a few words
of praise for a deservedly popular pistol
Ruger's Single-Six .17 - Out Of The Box
Manuals for Ruger Handguns
Instruction Manual for Ruger Mark II Autoloading Pistols:
Standard, Target, Government Target, Competition, and 22/45 Models
Instruction Manual for Ruger P-Series P89, P90, P94, and P944
Manual Safety Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P-Series P89DC, P90DC, P91DC, P93DC,
P94DC, and P944DC Decocker Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P95 Manual Safety Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P95DC Decocker Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P95DAO "Double Action Only"
Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P97DC Decocker Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P97DAO "Double Action Only"
Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger New Bearcat Single Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger New Model Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk,
Hunter, and Bisley Single Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger New Model Single-Six, Bisley, and
Hunter Single Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger Vaquero and Bisley Vaquero Single
Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger Old Army "Cap and Ball"
Black Powder Precussion Revolver
Instruction Manual for Ruger GP100 Double Action Revolver
Instruction Manual for Ruger SP101 Double Action Revolver
Instruction Manual for Ruger Redhawk Double-Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger Super Redhawk and Alaskan Double
Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger P-Series P89DAO, P91DAO, P93DAO,
P94DAO and P944DAO Double Action Only Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger Bearcat and Supercat Revolvers with
serial numbers below #93-00000
Instruction Manual for Ruger New Model Blackhawk Single Action
Revolver 357 Maximum Caliber
Instruction Manual for Ruger Single-Six and Super-Single Six
Instructions and Parts List for Ruger "Hawkeye" Single
Shot Pistol
Instruction Manual for Ruger Security-Six, Speed-Six, and
Police-Six Double Action Revolver
Instruction Manual for Ruger Mini-14 .223 (5.56) Caliber (For use
with "180-" serial number prefix models
Instruction Manual for Ruger Mark I Target Model and Standard
Model Automatic Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P85 and P85 MKII Manual Safety Model
Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger Mark III Autoloading Pistols:
Standard, Target, Government Target, Competition and 22/45 Models
Instruction Manual for Ruger P345 Manual Safety Model Pistol
Instruction Manual for Ruger New Vaquero Single Action Revolvers
Instruction Manual for Ruger P345D Decock-Only Model Pistol
Instruction Manual for Ruger P95PR Manual Safety Model Pistols
Instruction Manual for Ruger P95DPR Decocker Model Pistols