(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. to own such a nice revolver. about the best any of them will do is 2 - 2 1/4 inches, and thats after I do some work on them . It balances freakishly well in a single-handed grip. more durable and every bit as accurate. tested, the 5.5" barrel was much too short. swc and it crushed the block I aimed at and each block that touched that block (5 total). While a handgun hunter would likely choose the 7.5" barrel option The weather I returned it to Ruger and they replaced the firing pin mechanism at no cost. The Redhawk's substantial weight and wide grips do a good job of reducing the subjective effect of recoil. Online staff members Chuck Hawks, Gordon Landers and Jim Fleck participated echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and It benefits from classic single-action curves and it shoots easy. Single Action Revolver - w/7 " Barrel w/Ramp Blade Front & Adj. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ), Ive got 550 and an FFL. One of them is why the gun persists; the other is where the design originated. Ive held one, but didnt get to shoot it. . Rented a regular 7.5 inch Super Blackhawk at the range. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. The balance is neither handle- nor barrel-heavy; it is ideal. The difference was thatRuger used modern coil-spring technology and the finest production process to make his firearms stronger than any previous guns. Hornady 225gr FTX1453 fps, 1 In my experience both reputations are well deserved. Then, very quickly in 1956 Sturm, Ruger and Company introduced their .44 Magnum Blackhawk. better. In my opinion there simply not a better built and more dependable gun. Rossi R92 - Best Lightweight .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifle. I wish I had given in to temptation. I too, let one go for $250, and have deeply regretted it since 1988. Thanks for the article Bob. There is really no excuse for this (Photo: Andy C). Sales reached $68.9 million, the net topping $7.9 million. Some guns can just be for fun, and this one is about as fun as it gets. As much as I would like to have one, the price is restrictive. Hornady 240gr XTP1504 fps, 1.8 Well almost anything. south of Eugene, Oregon. 10 1/4 barrel SS with wood grips. As is apparent from my various other comments, I really LOVE .44 Magnum. Conversely, if It looks even more impressive next to other guns to provide a sense of scale. This weapon is a handloaders dream. The rugged and reliable Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley revolver and standard models come in 44 Rem Mag, 480, 45 Colt, and 454 Casull, and features hand conforming luxe wood or laminate grips, Satin Stainless or Blued Alloy Steel construction, ramp front and adjustable rear sights, safety mechanisms to prevent accidental discharge, a smooth If stopping power could be quantified, THAT would be it! Black Hills 300gr JHP1126 fps, 1 in our accuracy testing. More importantly, everything it makes has the performance to match. used it for this review. the awkward bulk of a rifle. w/240 grain JSP bullet (MV loads are also available from Remington, Federal, Stars & Stripes, Cor-Bon and a concealed carry revolver normally has a 2" to 3" barrel, a Magnum Does it still shoot low and right? A single action revolver isnt a terrible choice in this role, but there are better options. Longer story short I cant put em both down, I love them, so much so that I recently picked up at auction another SB just like the first one and have been shooting one in each hand. We have been shooting magnum revolvers for 30 or 40 years and have paid its accuracy. For example, recently I sighted inthe Super Blackhawk with Federal American Eagle 240-grain JSP, an affordable loading that is often accurate in any .44 Magnum revolver. revolvers have shot brilliantly, routinely achieving 1.5" groups at 25 yards when we do our part. Note that it is the standard version and NOT the hunter version although my top strap does have an accessory optic mount that accommodates red dot optics. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. Rear Sights - Stainless Finish - w/Pachmayr Checkered Black Rubber Grips - Ship to FFL Required. I am in love with .44mag all over again. outdoor range south of Eugene, Oregon. Man these things shoot great. owner's manual provides disassembly instructions. Either, After shooting these Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," field. . Its still running fine, besides the cylinder pin latch screw and back straps screws working loose no problems. I have both the Blackhawk in 357 and the Super Blackhawk in 44 mag. None of us felt that we I shot a cinderblock wall with a 240 gr. The First 50 Years Of Ruger's 'Flat Top' .44 Mag. Both are more I have had a few .44 magnums in the past, an original S&W Model 29, and a Colt clone made by Iver Johnson. Blackhawk's trigger spring from its peg to lighten its trigger pull requires no Ruger really thought it out and made it a perfect tool for the handgun hunter. I have had three or four rifles in mind to purchase yet for the past year or so, and two shotguns, but as far as handguns go, I might just have to make it a quest to find another Hi Standard HD Military, and another Super Blackhawk to put things back in order. recoil. Ive never seen a super that couldnt be made to shoot. including DA models, to take advantage of the lighter SA trigger pull. form by installing an inexpensive OEM replacement main spring and simply 9mm Pistol, Gun Review: Taylors & Company TC9 1873 SA Single Action Revolver, Classic Gun Review: Marlin Model 39 .22 Lever Action Rifle. Case in point: I taught a 16 year-old young lady of average fitness and who only weighed 115 pounds how to shoot a .44 Magnum revolver that had good grips and some heft to it. it shots extremely low and right with the factory Winchester 240 grain.any suggestions. Thanks, Jim Ethridge, I have a super blackhawk 44mag and tried to get rid of it but people want you to give it to them but no can do.I really like to shoot it but ol man author is playing havick with my right hand. With the New Model Ruger Super Blackhawk Hunter, you have everything you need in one package that comes field-ready right out of the box. F. Our ammunition included the Remington .44 Mag. revolvers for the purpose, the Ruger Super Blackhawk and Ruger Redhawk with panel. 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. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. Barrel Length: 7.5 inches #accuracy Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum. THANKS. Love to shoot it but it is brutal. I too agree with Bob, and feel much better about you guys admitting doing what I did. A slightly increased frame size over .357 Magnum Blackhawks was required to accommodate the bigger .44 cartridge. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. After adding just the spring, my last Super shot just over 1" at 25 yards with a 250-grain Keith bullet over 7 grains of 231 or 13 grains of HS6. While not a huge boost, it does offer an edge when using heavy-for-caliber bullets suitable for hunting. Aesthetics * * * * * This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. I had a Stainless 44 SB for many years. Everything about it is geared for this and it truly excels in every aspect when compared to other, non-specialized options. I no longer sell my guns so this is yet another keeper. but preferred the Super Blackhawk for protection in the field. Mine as well. Copyright 2011, 2016 by chuckhawks.com. Field grade is 2.5" (or better), under the same conditions. Firing .44 Special in this gun was like shooting rimfire. The Super Blackhawk and Redhawk are great guns though and I have had plenty of trigger time on both in .44 magnum. I'm trying to get a feel for the guns capabilities. The .357 Magnum is my favorite cartridge, but the .44 Magnum will provide a great platform to learn on as well, and also accommodates a huge range of recipes to make the type of round you like best. The Redhawk, unlike competing DA revolvers at the time of 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 ! were shooting well on this particular day and, unfortunately, we had neglected pull, replaceable front sights, fully adjustable rear sight and Ruger's The accuracy of this gun was not very promising when I bought it many years ago. Caliber: .44 Rem. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 1180 fps) and one .44 Mag mid-range reload using 10.5 grains of HS6 powder and The smooth, rosewood finished In .357 Magnum, the Blackhawk is available in barrel lengths ranging from less than 5 to 6.5 inches. A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. Reliability * * * * * The Ruger Blackhawk was a light-packing gun with plenty of punch, althoughit kicked hard with Magnum loads. 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. It looks a heck of a lot more expensive than it Some will average better, but not by much. yourself at zero cost? The .44 Magnum, however, is a must-have handgun for serious shooters. legendary Colt Python in smoothness and pull weight out of the box. As a matter of fact i dont ever remember a ruger 44 handgun of any model that wasnt a shooter for me. I think I knew that, but Ruger/TaurusRagingBull only load just doesnt roll off your tongue so well. Deer can easily be taken 75+ yards. Rocky, in particular, was troubled by the heavy SA trigger and we all agreed that it must be rectified. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of However, they are well shaped, hand gunsmith to lighten the action (he will likely remove one arm of the trigger spring and drop in a lighter Wolfe While Im not sure the first two fit the bill of the Super Blackhawk, the last one certainly does, and I love itthis .44 Magnum big-bore revolver is so tough handloading manuals include information for use in them exclusively. (If you are financially strapped, consider buying a used revolver. Magnum cartridge shoots flat enough and hits hard enough, in the hands of an 's blog. the Redhawk appear ordinary in photographs. it very likely is capable of shooting one inch 50 yard groups with a scope but youll need to do alot of load experimenting to find the majic combo you will also need an action job and the skill to shoot one that well. the case of a DA .44 Magnum, that makes the Redhawk a big revolver. were three shots from a bench rest over a Pistol Perch at 25 yards. The second is that when loading for the SBH, you have to be diligent about seating primers deep enough. Durable coil springs throughout for maximum reliability. Gun Review: Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter in .44 Magnum, 6 Best .308 Rifle Plaftorms For Beginners, MagneCarrys New Magnetic Inside the Waistband Holster, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. My revolvers topstrap and cylinder gap are getting pretty murky from a consistent diet of lead bullets, but the performance is unaffected, and the parts that need cleaning most are easy to take care of. Accuracy is the average of three, five-shot groups at 25 yards. Didn't care for the original rubber grips so I picked up a set of the laminated rosewood ones. Sometimes there are events that just seem to happen, as if they were meant to be, and the Ruger with the 44 mag round is one such happening. The long 7.5-inch barrel, laminate wood grips, and smooth lines make this a classic gun you wont mind staring at during those dreary hours in the stand. cutting three or four coils from the main (hammer) spring and slipping one side I have owned my Old Model SB since the 80s, it truly has the best blued finish I have ever seen on a firearm. Not just utilitarian, but pretty as well. Should the pistol shoot 1" groups at 50 yards right out of the box? Action Type: Single-action center-fire revolver Frame: investment-cast, blued-steel, flat-top Barrel: 6 1/2" Rifling: 1:20" RH twist Cylinder Capacity: Six. Thats like (3) 9mm fmjs fired off simultaneously, at 1500fps to boot!!! However, a tremendous advantage is thatthe newer guns are available in stainless steel. With a decent (about three pound) SA trigger pull, it would be even better, allowing us to shoot tighter groups. What the Hey, Crown and rifling appear good. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. 20.5gr for 1351 fps. Super Blackhawk (subjectively) handle heavy recoil well, because of their In the article "Handguns for Protection in the In my last article on a Ruger revolver, the Redhawk in .44 Magnum, I was somewhat critical of it as a choice for self-defense in the woods due to the weight and the power level of some upper-end .44 ammo. Mine is the Stainless 5.5in barrel fluted cylinder model. Hornady 300gr XTP1149 fps, 1.25 etc. Good luck. finished revolver with excellent balance. This review, despite looking at the same cartridges, is very different. Weight: 52 oz To subscribe to the magazine,visit theNRA membership page here and selectAmerican Rifleman as your member magazine. I own a few Rugers and enjoy them , Will they shoot 1inch groups at 50 yards ? I have filed down both the front and back sights. steel for a field protection revolver, due to its weather resistance, and we requested Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Unfortunately Im a seller right now and not a buyer. Wow the prices have went up. awsome pistol. 1396fps. The Redhawk's extra The old plow handle Hunter is now just a fun gun. They allow for quick and accurate shooting. large capacity case and barrels shorter than 7.5" are simply not long enough to burn most than the Super Blackhawk. Like I said, its a single shot pistol, or a glorified club. Single action revolvers will probably be the last handguns we are allowed to own before they are all outlawed. The original revolver also was polished to a high standard. It must, of course, be capable of fulfilling its defensive I tested the exact same ammo I used in my review of the Redhawk under the same circumstances, although I field tested several types of ammo at ranges out to 100 yards later. My 44 mag. Starting load of AA#9 - 20gr for 1306fps. Ive got a Super Blackhawk 10-1/2 in. themselves, without the assistance of a gunsmith, particularly since the This article, "Ruger's Most Shootable Sixgun," appeared originally in the September 2003 issue of American Rifleman. . And they are, of course, an excellent woods-defense handgun. SIG SAUER 240gr V-Crown1340 fps, 1.75 I have know many who have owned Super Blackhawks, and have shot them and wanted one ever since. This admittedly feels somewhat out of place on such a metal-heavy firearm, but its adequately sturdy. I was interested to find out how you center yourself and clear your mind prior to writing. or hints? experienced single action shooters who normally thumb cock all revolvers, I've got the '06 50th anniversary model which, aside from the lack of screws and the transfer bar safety is supposed to mimick the original .44 mag Blackhawk (pre-Super Blackhawk). 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. large for full time carry. Super Blackhawk or Redhawk .44 Magnum, can potentially be a lifesaver! The Super Blackhawk is often veryaccurate and among the few revolvers Ican fire about as accurately off hand as off of a solid bench-rest firing position. However, if there is one group of people I think could use this revolver over others, its handloaders. Traditional western-style, hand-filling grip has long been acknowledged as one of the most comfortable and natural-pointing of any grip style. The result was a revolver with some resemblance to the Colt Dragoon. Any of you complaining about price ever once think about checking at places like Buds Gun Shop? you in the field. Of course the Hunter *does* require some upper body strength, LOL Especially one handed. In addition to adding a great deal of forward mass, that length gives this gun a boost in velocity over standard-length barrels. The trigger of course is excellent. A thing of beauty. from a bench rest over a Pistol Perch at 25 yards. It really does result in a superior DA trigger pull, reminiscent of the I handled one at my local gun shop. Initially made in six calibers.22 LR, .32 H&R Mag., .357 Mag., .41 Mag., .44 Mag. New Model Super Blackhawk in 454 Casull & 480 Ruger; Single-Action Revolver . Combined with the weight of the SBH, its comfortable to shoot loads that would feel rather punishing in most double-action revolvers. its introduction, was designed from the ground up for the .44 Magnum cartridge. are easy sights to use; the sight picture is the same as the Super Blackhawk. Extraction was a bit difficult on some of the higher pressure offerings, but it wasnt a great challenge thanks to the long ejector rod. This revolver rewards your consistent handloading with repeatable performance. The loading gate on the right side of the gun opens and closes with a good authoritarian click and is still comfortably snug on my example after thousands of operations. Revolver, New Turnbull Finishes on Nighthawk 1911s and Talo Ruger Super Blackhawk, Ruger .44 Mag. (Photo: Andy C). Please be respectful of others. Ruger-5.7 Desantis Mini Slide OWB, RH, Black I dont doubt a talented gunsmith could make it otherworldly, but for my use, this is more than adequate. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Construction is, in a word, solid. After cleaning it thoroughly, sanding with extremely fine paper and metal polish, it is the best firearm purchase I have ever made. Ruger-5.7 Comp-Tac Warrior OWB Holster RH Item #: 57035. triple-lock cylinder, "single spring" mechanism for enhanced DA trigger Many thanks! Non cash price is just over $620. ), Unfluted barrel cylinder on the Ruger Super Blackhawk. However, some outdoor The Ruger Bisley revolver is offered in a host of chamberings and configurations, but all have the distinctive Bisley grip frame and hammer shape. (Photo: Andy C). Choose a wide, supportive However, the .44 Magnum was first with the most and remains the most powerful handgun most care to use forpractice and hunting. The Redhawk's trigger is unsatisfactory as sold. Get Guns.com offers and news!! gun. Sights: Adjustable rear, orange painted front ramp With a scope on it, .44 mag loads recoil was manageable. Look online and have it sent to your LGSthey still make money off the deal. Models chambered in the powerful .44 Magnum, also accept factory .44 Special cartridges, which deliver superb accuracy and milder recoil. was overcast with occasional rain showers and a high temperature of 69-degrees I had no problem putting rounds on the vitals at any of these distances. In thousands of rounds ranging from super-light target loads to heavy lead slugs that punished steel plates with authority, I cant think of my Blackhawk ever failing to performand its consistently one of the most fun guns to shoot I own. No it isn't likely to shoot one inch at 25 yards much less at 50 yards and we're talking the gun not the shooter holding the gun. The original Super Blackhawk (pictured) is a very capable handgun and one that has worn well with age. Ruger - New Model Super Blackhawk - 44 Mag. Nowhere is this How can I find the date of manufacture? It also provides a huge financial incentive to start handloadingfactory .44 isnt cheap! are not going to have time to reload (the DA's primary advantage in a firefight) Seriously there are a lot of choices besides your local LGS. in shooting the Super Blackhawk. Buffalo Bore 340gr +P+ Hardcast 1491 fps, 2.5 That is some mighty fine shooting there Frank. We find a cross-draw holster One thing for sure, the Remington 180 grain JSP high before a big predator is upon you. The most common SBH I see is the .44 Magnum, and thats what Im reviewing here. Mine has the luxurious blueing. The brushed satin finished stainless steel looks great with the well-fitted black and gray laminated wood stocks. I have the Bisley version in 45 Colt. Although it is not the focus of this article, we would be the rib and the rear sight is Ruger's fully adjustable Patridge style. My wife detests even light Magnum handgun loads, but even she likes a medium-power .44 Magnum cylinder occasionally from the SBH. I let one go back in the 70s and regret it still. Ruger revolvers are considered "field grade" so any time you shoot a group under 2.5", accuracy is acceptable. As I implied, I am in no rush to sell it. I KNOW WHAT SEX I WAS BORN!! Typical .44 Magnum performance, Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 7.5-inch barrel, I have a Super Blackhawk 44 mag 71/2 in barrel ser. 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. Id stand a good distance away from that. The SBH is one of Rugers oldest designs. encounter of the dangerous kind with a big predator, if you have developed the skill required to take advantage of their approve, but (should you ever need to) you can easily restore the gun to stock Colt revolvers were practically unobtainable, and Colt was slow to reintroduce the Single-Action Army. relatively comfortable .44 to shoot. The blasted cylinder wont rotate. Black Hills 240gr JHP1397 fps, 1.5 I had one before they were cool! intended purpose. Regardless of the load, the Super Blackhawk functioned The Super Blackhawk had a superior SA trigger pull out of the box. The Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk is a wonderful field hunting tool that just wants to be out there and in action. If its not, Ill quickly recap everything here with a list of pros and cons. Loaded to the same energy level with the same weight bullet, the 45 has noticeably less recoil and is nowhere near as loud as the 44 Mag. I think my enthusiasm for this revolver should be obvious. Among the first centerfire .44 caliber cartridges to earn great fame and renown for its accuracy was the .44 Smith and Wesson American, later known as the .44 Russian(because of thethousands sold to imperial Russia). It's a single-action, all-steel revolver chambered in .454 Casull. In our experience, Super I've worked up quite a few loads and I can't do better than 4" groups at 50 yards. second used 11.0 grains of HS6 and a 180 grain Sierra JHC bullet. The weather was mild, partly Except for its heavy trigger pull, Chuck also preferred shooting the Redhawk, but felt it is unnecessarily gun, now come with rounded trigger guards that most shooters find more The SBH is one of Ruger's oldest designs. Ive not got the hunter model, Ive got the silhouette model. Darn it, now you just gave me a compelling reason to NOT sell my revolver! Here are the results: Those results are not horrible. Unfortunately, the SA These are drop-in parts and most owners will be able to do the job BLUE LIVES MATTER!!!!!!! Magnum service style; laminated hardwood. In the early days of the 20th century, the great handgun marksmen of the world gathered there to fire a variety of matches. Make sure you choose a revolver you the only revolvers I own that will do one inch at 50 yards is my Freedom arms .454s , Wish I had one in .357 as i think I shoot better with a .357. Probably put less than 300 rounds through it. Current standard caliber listings include the .30 Carbine, 9mm, .357 Mag, .41 Mag, .44 Special, .44 Mag, .45 ACP and .45 Colt, in blue and stainless, with several barrel lengths and a choice of either a conventional . It was my deer gun when all I could afford was one gun. The muzzle blast was very loud and a tremendous ball of flame came from actually is. The .44 Magnum is a The hunter uses the exact same insert but no ramped portion on the rib. Thanks guys. 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