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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:14:05 PM EDT

I just got my SUper Redhawk Alaskan back from being turned into a GP44.

I'm one of those sick bastards that prefer Ruger revolvers. To me the double action with Wolff Springs feels better than a stock Smith. The single action not as good but at 3.5lbs it is still very good. From my limited experience with 2 different 629 ' s and a 66 using Wolff power rib mainsprings in them would result in frequent light primer strikes with everything but Federal primers. They felt amazing but were not trustworthy. My Super Redhawk pictured here has a 12lb hammer spring and 12lb return spring. So I didn't drop the spring weights much but is enough to make it feel better than a stock Smith to me. Bowen did an action job so it is really smooth now. He actually put heavier than stock springs in which made it a smooth but heavy pull. I put the Wolff spring back in as it will set off the hardest primers with them like Tula. He adds a longer firing pin as well so ignition should be even better though I've never had a misfire.

I am not a fan of a Redhawks single spring design but have always loved my Super Redhawk Alaskan. I wanted a longer barrel though after a while but Super Redhawks are just so butt ugly. So I decided cost was no concern and sent my Alaskan to Bowen with a 5.5" Redhawk barrel.

I think it is the ULTIMATE .44 but that's just my opinion.

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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:16:58 PM EDT

[#1]

They should sell them like that.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:17:22 PM EDT

[#2]

That's damn pretty

I'd love to shoot that ....congrats , and enjoy

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:18:42 PM EDT

[#3]

Rugers will outlast a S&W.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:18:56 PM EDT

[#4]

Nice.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:20:19 PM EDT

[#5]

I have to say, I agree with you. If they sold that gun, I'd probably go get one.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:21:34 PM EDT

[#6]

I like 329PD;)

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:27:46 PM EDT

[#7]

Sweet! Is it a hunter or just a plinker?

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:28:51 PM EDT

[#8]

Not bad looking for a Ruger

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:30:13 PM EDT

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That's damn pretty

I'd love to shoot that ....congrats , and enjoy

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Posted: 1/15/2015 11:30:52 PM EDT

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I like 329PD;)

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Masochist!

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:32:30 PM EDT

[#11]

I like it!

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:33:58 PM EDT

[#12]

Looks like a machine.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:34:00 PM EDT

[#13]

I dig it OP!

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:34:40 PM EDT

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Just a plinker really but I do keep it in a electronic safe right where I can reach it from my bed. I kinda rotate that duty between my Glock 21 and this.

If I could ever sell my place to get more land I'd like to decimate a hog or two with it though.

I like the Elmer Keith load of 22gr 2400 behind a 250gr or 240gr SWC (depending what I have). I wish I could get some H110 to play with though.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:35:51 PM EDT

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I just got my Alaskan back from being turned into a GP44.

I'm one of those sick bastards that prefer Ruger revolvers. <SNIP>

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Well, I made it that far. I'm so sorry.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:36:33 PM EDT

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Me too.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:40:59 PM EDT

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Oh how I miss my Ruger Super Redhawk 7.5". Best range day ever. Parked it next to a group shooting an sks at the 50yr range. Giggle and quiet pointing ensued. They left after the first trip down range to check groupings. Big holes, grouped to gather in a small area, and an aw inducing BANG sending the fury down range.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:43:14 PM EDT

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Masochist!

Scandium FTW!

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:43:40 PM EDT

[#19]

Outstanding! That is the Redhawk that Ruger should make.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:50:34 PM EDT

[#20]

Pants...so...tight.

I've always wanted to do that with one. So what was the total outlay excluding the price of the host gun if you don't mind?

Just curious, have you weighed it yet? I predict it will come in around 45-47 oz.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:53:55 PM EDT

[#21]

Very nice

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:54:59 PM EDT

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Pants...so...tight.

I've always wanted to do that with one. So what was the total outlay excluding the price of the host gun if you don't mind?

Just curious, have you weighed it yet? I predict it will come in around 45-47 oz.

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To much money. It was $1280 including shipping and test firing. I could've save and not have it test fired. It is for shortening the frame extension, fitting the barrel, delettering, action job, new sights, new firing pin and misc parts. I know there is a point of diminishing returns but I got what I want so I don't care.

I'll weigh it after work tomorrow.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:57:48 PM EDT

[#23]

That's beautiful

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:59:03 PM EDT

[#24]

That is the .44 that Ruger should have been making all along.

Posted: 1/15/2015 11:59:21 PM EDT

[#25]

If I ever make it back up to Yellowstone,mor go to Alaska, I would feel compelled to pack a .44 magnum. I can't shoot one for shit, but it would be cool to open carry a solid revolver like that.

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:01:22 AM EDT

[#26]

Fuckin' thing's a revolver. Are you a cowboy?

Glock should make a .44

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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:03:04 AM EDT

[#27]

Very nice! I'll keep mine, though.

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:07:04 AM EDT

[#28]

Looks great!

Long firing pin and extra power hammer spring isn't going to be a problem? I'm not really up on these guns.

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:10:40 AM EDT

[#29]

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I just got my Alaskan back from being turned into a GP44.

I'm one of those sick bastards that prefer Ruger revolvers. To me the double action with Wolff Springs feels better than a stock Smith. The single action not as good but at 3.5lbs it is still very good. From my limited experience with 2 different 629 ' s and a 66 using Wolff power rib mainsprings in them would result in frequent light primer strikes with everything but Federal primers. They felt amazing but were not trustworthy. My Super Redhawk pictured here has a 12lb hammer spring and 12lb return spring. So I didn't drop the spring weights much but is enough to make it feel better than a stock Smith to me. Bowen did an action job so it is really smooth now. He actually put heavier than stock springs in which made it a smooth but heavy pull. I put the Wolff spring back in as it will set off the hardest primers with them like Tula. He adds a longer firing pin as well so ignition should be even better though I've never had a misfire.

I am not a fan of a Redhawks single spring design but have always loved my Super Redhawk Alaskan. I wanted a longer barrel though after a while but Super Redhawks are just so butt ugly. So I decided cost was no concern and sent my Alaskan to Bowen with a 5.5" Redhawk barrel.

I think it is the ULTIMATE .44 but that's just my opinion.

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You musta uploaded the wrong picture, that is a ruger.

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:11:30 AM EDT

[#30]

Nice!!

But I like these.

Ruger Super Blackhawk .44mag

Interarms Virginian Dragoon .44mag

It has a sweet trigger!

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:13:54 AM EDT

[#31]

Good looking gun.

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:22:36 AM EDT

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Fuckin' thing's a revolver. Are you a cowboy?

Glock should make a .44

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Well hell yes I'm a cowboy, ten gallon hat, boots an all that. When is the Glock .44 coming out, been wanting to lighten my load.

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:25:28 AM EDT

[#33]

fail...that is not a smith and wesson model 29...

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:53:14 AM EDT

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Rugers will outlast a S&W.

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Rugers will outlast a S&W.

And you can actually load out the cartridge to make it sing like a proper magnum. You load up a Smith with really really hot stuff and KB's will result.

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If I ever make it back up to Yellowstone,mor go to Alaska, I would feel
compelled to pack a .44 magnum. I can't shoot one for shit, but it would
be cool to open carry a solid revolver like that.

I carried my .44 mag in Alaska, and the locals told me it was the bare minimum. Most recommended I grind the front sight off...

Posted: 1/16/2015 12:54:24 AM EDT

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Here you go . . .

Better now?

Posted: 1/16/2015 1:17:27 AM EDT

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Here you go . . .

http://www.fototime.com/%7BC0373F67-B3DE-486C-A26A-7D7BCB435EEF%7D/origpict/29-2_repose.jpg

Better now?

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fail...that is not a smith and wesson model 29...

Here you go . . .

http://www.fototime.com/%7BC0373F67-B3DE-486C-A26A-7D7BCB435EEF%7D/origpict/29-2_repose.jpg

Better now?

+1

Bowen does do fine work though.

Posted: 1/16/2015 8:57:43 AM EDT

[#37]

Ruger. Lol. NO.

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:04:26 AM EDT

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Well, I made it that far. I'm so sorry.

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I just got my Alaskan back from being turned into a GP44.

I'm one of those sick bastards that prefer Ruger revolvers. <SNIP>

Well, I made it that far. I'm so sorry.

Sweet looking gun OP.

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:10:47 AM EDT

[#39]

I am a S&W guy.

I don't own a .44mag.

Your gun is a sexy beast.

These are facts.

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:14:11 AM EDT

[#40]

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I just got my Alaskan back from being turned into a GP44.

I'm one of those sick bastards that prefer Ruger revolvers. To me the double action with Wolff Springs feels better than a stock Smith. The single action not as good but at 3.5lbs it is still very good. From my limited experience with 2 different 629 ' s and a 66 using Wolff power rib mainsprings in them would result in frequent light primer strikes with everything but Federal primers. They felt amazing but were not trustworthy. My Super Redhawk pictured here has a 12lb hammer spring and 12lb return spring. So I didn't drop the spring weights much but is enough to make it feel better than a stock Smith to me. Bowen did an action job so it is really smooth now. He actually put heavier than stock springs in which made it a smooth but heavy pull. I put the Wolff spring back in as it will set off the hardest primers with them like Tula. He adds a longer firing pin as well so ignition should be even better though I've never had a misfire.

I am not a fan of a Redhawks single spring design but have always loved my Super Redhawk Alaskan. I wanted a longer barrel though after a while but Super Redhawks are just so butt ugly. So I decided cost was no concern and sent my Alaskan to Bowen with a 5.5" Redhawk barrel.

I think it is the ULTIMATE .44 but that's just my opinion.

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Back fell off

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:16:43 AM EDT

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+1

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:21:08 AM EDT

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They should sell them like that.

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I've been looking at those for a long time.

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:29:35 AM EDT

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And you can actually load out the cartridge to make it sing like a proper magnum. You load up a Smith with really really hot stuff and KB's will result.

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Rugers will outlast a S&W.

And you can actually load out the cartridge to make it sing like a proper magnum. You load up a Smith with really really hot stuff and KB's will result.

BS if the cartridges are loaded to SAAMI spec a 629 will run just as long as a Ruger Red Hawk with out a problem. On top of that the S&W will be lighter and have a better trigger (out of the box or after trigger jobs). A 4.2 inch Ruger Redhawk weighs 47oz where a 4 inch 629 with similar barrel profile only weights 41.5 oz.

Posted: 1/16/2015 9:43:55 AM EDT

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I just got my Alaskan back from being turned into a GP44.

I'm one of those sick bastards that prefer Ruger revolvers. To me the double action with Wolff Springs feels better than a stock Smith. The single action not as good but at 3.5lbs it is still very good. From my limited experience with 2 different 629 ' s and a 66 using Wolff power rib mainsprings in them would result in frequent light primer strikes with everything but Federal primers. They felt amazing but were not trustworthy. My Super Redhawk pictured here has a 12lb hammer spring and 12lb return spring. So I didn't drop the spring weights much but is enough to make it feel better than a stock Smith to me. Bowen did an action job so it is really smooth now. He actually put heavier than stock springs in which made it a smooth but heavy pull. I put the Wolff spring back in as it will set off the hardest primers with them like Tula. He adds a longer firing pin as well so ignition should be even better though I've never had a misfire.

I am not a fan of a Redhawks single spring design but have always loved my Super Redhawk Alaskan. I wanted a longer barrel though after a while but Super Redhawks are just so butt ugly. So I decided cost was no concern and sent my Alaskan to Bowen with a 5.5" Redhawk barrel.

I think it is the ULTIMATE .44 but that's just my opinion.

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That is the ultimate .44 mag. I want one.