NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger Super Redhawk 10 mm Auto Revolver

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posted on August 11, 2018
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Sturm, Ruger & Co. has acknowledged the resurgence of the 10 mm Auto cartridge in a variety of platforms and now accommodates in a large-frame double-action revolver synonymous with “thumper” cartridges such as .44 Mag.—the Super Redhawk (SRH). This newest SRH iteration provides a fluted cylinder chambered for 10 mm Auto and designed to accomodate full-moon clips. Ruger fitted the SRH frame with a 6.5” stainless steel barrel and fully adjustable sights. The SRH is also machined with Ruger’s optic mounting system. Check out our NRA Gun of the Week video to learn what Brian Sheetz has to say about the newest Super Redhawk chambered for 10 mm Auto. 

Specifications:
Model: Super Redhawk 10 mm
Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Chambering: 10 mm Auto
ActionType: double-action center-fire revolver
Frame: stainless steel
Barrel: 6.5” stainless steel
Stock: rubber w/laminated hardwood inserts
Cylinder: six-round capacity
Trigger: 11-lb., 12-oz. double-action pull; 4-lb., 13-oz. single-action pull
Sights: machined for optic mounts; fully-adjustable square-notch rear, fixed blade front
Weight: 54 ozs.
MSRP: $1,159



 



























 
Additional Reading:
New Ruger Revolvers: Super Redhawk in 10 mm Auto and More
Nine Lives of the 10 mm Auto
Editors’ Picks 2018: Ruger GP100 Revolver
Tested: Ruger GP100 Match Champion 10 mm Revolver

 

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