[NYPD]

Talk about pushing the 45 Colt beyond 44 Magnum ballistics. Here's your chance to do it and carry it actually! I'm very excited about this one---Ruger's making a hard push in 2008 to get on top.


http://gunblast.com/Ruger-Redhawk45.htm

 

[SgtKnuckles]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

I like the idea of a .45 Colt Hi-Power... 4"~it will Hunt...<)

 

[Ace]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

I like the redhawks, they are beefier than any other revolver and you can push them beyond anything else on the market. It was just a couple of years ago you could get them for about $400 used, but those days are long gone. Unfortunately I've noticed a huge price increase in Ruger doubleactions so I don't think people will rush right away towards them.

 

[mrglock]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

I like 'em too but Ace is right about their prices.

 

[Taurus_9mm]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

From the look of it, it shouldn't have any problem finding it's market niche, especially with .45 LC fans.

 

[Robby]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

Yeah, but if it keeps up price wise, the only ones who will be able to shoot them are rich guys, and those that learn how to load. I can bust a large bill, just doing a test firing with the 45 LC, "actually the 45 Colt. "

 

[NYPD]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

I don't think that $650 (which will be the market price on these) is too much to pay for a revolver that will last 3 lifetimes. It ain't that much more than a Raging Bull .

 

[Taurus_9mm]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

Posted by: Robby

Yeah, but if it keeps up price wise, the only ones who will be able to shoot them are rich guys, and those that learn how to load. I can bust a large bill, just doing a test firing with the 45 LC, "actually the 45 Colt. "

Yep. I've just heard the cartridge referred to as the .45 LC for so long that's what I'm accustomed to calling it. It's those guys who call magazines 'clips', you've gotta watch out for. ;D

 

[Robby]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

Yep. I've just heard the cartridge referred to as the .45 LC for so long that's what I'm accustomed to calling it. It's those guys who call magazines 'clips', you've gotta watch out for. ;D

Heck in most stores you have to ask for LC's or they will pull up a box of semi auto 45's.

 

[Taurus_9mm]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

Posted on: Today at 04:27:58 PMPosted by: Robby
Heck in most stores you have to ask for LC's or they will pull up a box of semi auto 45's.

Yes, it seems when most hear the number 45 when it's in regards to ammunition, it's followed in their minds by ACP or Auto. It's about the same anymore with the 22 as well. We hear 22 and the LR cartridge automatically springs to most people's minds.

 

[SgtKnuckles]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

Heavyweight Bullets~A Good Read...
A look at a Ruger in .44 Magnum and in .45 Colt Comparing Performance Levels...

http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/heavyweight_bullets.htm
The .44 Magnum pressure barrel in the above test was 10" in length...
The .45 Colt pressure barrel in the above test was 5 1/2" in length...

 

[PTDOUDE]

Re: Ruger 4-inch Blackhawk in 45 Colt

I too am excited about this gun and it is definitely on my wish list. I do, however, believe that their suggested retail price (~$836) is a bit steep too.