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Ruger Redhawk

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Ruger Redhawk by Ruger

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Technical Specifications

Type Revolver
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Company Southport, Conn
Produced 1979–present
Weight 3.0625 lb (1.386 kg)
Length 9.5–13 inches (241.3–330.2 mm)
Barrel length * 4 inch (101.6 mm) * 4.2 inch (106.7 mm) * 5.5 inch (139.7 mm) * 7.5 inch (190.5 mm)
Cartridge * .357 Magnum/.38 Special * .41 Magnum (discontinued) * .44 Magnum/.44 Special * .45 Colt (discontinued 2019) * .45 ACP/.45 Colt
Action Single and double action
Feed Six or Eight round cylinder

Data from Ruger Redhawk (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — Mcumpston at English WikipediaMike Cumpston.

Compatible Calibers (3)

.38 Special
Pistol
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 25.58mm
.38 SPL
.357 Magnum
Rifle
Bullet: 8.89mm
Case: 29.16mm
.357 FM
.44 Magnum
Rifle
Bullet: 10.92mm
Case: 40.64mm
.44 FM

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