NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt/.45 ACP Revolver

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posted on October 15, 2016
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Since 1979, Sturm, Ruger & Co. has offered a DA/SA (double-action/single-action) large-frame revolver known as the Redhawk. The Redhawk began life chambered for .44 Mag with chamberings in .41 Mag., .357 Mag. and .45 Colt to follow. It wasn’t until mid-2015 that Ruger announced an addition to the Redhawk line that utilized moon clips to facilitate use of .45 ACP cartridges in the .45 Colt cylinder. American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz talks more about this multi-cartridge Redhawk variant from Ruger in this week's NRA Gun of the Week video.

For additional Information: ruger.com

Specifications:
Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: 5032 Redhawk
Action: DA/SA revolver
Chambering: .45 Colt/.45 ACP
Barrel: stainless steel; 4.2”
Trigger Pull: double-action, 12 lbs. 5 ozs.; single-action, 6 lbs., 3 ozs.
Frame: stainless steel
Finish: satin
Sights: adjustable rear notch; ramp front with red insert
Capacity: six rounds
Weight: 44 ozs.
MSRP: $1,079


Additional Reading:

Review: Ruger Redhawk .45 ACP/.45 Colt Revolver

 

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