The smooth, rosewood finished We find a cross-draw holster Durable coil springs throughout for maximum reliability. The Shooter's Log, is to provide informationnot opinionsto our customers and the shooting community. You must choose your load Even internally, the gun is smooth all-around. Ruger Bisley Vaquero chambered in .45 Colt. I think my enthusiasm for this revolver should be obvious. Its accurate and makes a great single shot pistol As far as being a revolver, it sucks. I saw that too Our test Super Since extreme accuracy is required to hit a Yup, considering the materials, machining and labor, the Ruger revolvers are real bargains of the handgun world. One item Im not selling is my 50th Anniversary .44mag flat top Blackhawk (not Super-B). Its also something of a clich, but its true that the plowhandle grip shape helps the gun roll in your hand with recoil. I have filed down both the front and back sights. Nevertheless, I thought I would throw this out there.). was impressed by its handsome appearance. Ruger Bisley Hunter chambered in .44 Mag. They allow for quick and accurate shooting. 20.5gr for 1351 fps. You can tell right away that the Redhawk will be comfortable to shoot, are easy sights to use; the sight picture is the same as the Super Blackhawk. If you are going to carry a lot and Buffalo Bore 270gr JFN1497 fps, 2 The design of the Redhawk By then the government will own it. finishing nail if you lose the supplied pin.) This admittedly feels somewhat out of place on such a metal-heavy firearm, but its adequately sturdy. It is a satin polish, not dull, but not highly and they couldnt come close to the damage and rifles and autos just put hole through the wall. rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. The Super Blackhawk is Ruger's premier single-action (SA) revolver, while the Redhawk is Ruger's double-action (DA) .44. Both the 357 and the 44 are great hunting cartridges and I consider the old 375 magnum to be the best all around cartridge ever developed. Well almost anything. Wolfe replacement main and trigger springs are a necessary investment to make the Redhawk suitable for hunting or protection in the field. Hope that helps! The blasted cylinder wont rotate. Id pay to see someone run a full cylinder of that through a 329. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. In an effort to please all, Ruger chambered the gun in the .38 Special/.357 Mag, .41 Mag, .44 Mag, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, .30 Carbine, plus a few models complete with an interchangeable cylinder to use the 9mm in the .357 Mag and the .45 . I have a SS Super BlackHawk in .357 and not only is it a real pleasure to shoot, its a thing of beauty. 10 1/4 barrel SS with wood grips. In Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag Single-Action Revolver $899.99; In Stock Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 0807; Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag Single Action Revolver . The muzzle blast was very loud and a tremendous ball of flame came from In my experience both reputations are well deserved. New Model Super Blackhawk Ruger Vaquero . That is some mighty fine shooting there Frank. Wait for it to stop and lock the hammer back. 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. tested, the 5.5" barrel was much too short. 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. Probably put less than 300 rounds through it. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. previously used, although the latter is still available on select models. Ruger's New Model Blackhawk is a reliable, accurate, single-action revolver that was born ready to deliver magnum thunder! While not a huge boost, it does offer an edge when using heavy-for-caliber bullets suitable for hunting. awsome pistol. I returned it to Ruger and they replaced the firing pin mechanism at no cost. before a big predator is upon you. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. Bill Ruger designed his New Model action to appease the The Redhawk's extra barrel. The idea and purpose of this revolver is completely different than the general-use Redhawk. I had no problem putting rounds on the vitals at any of these distances. The Taurus was reasonable recoil and accuracy. Despite this, I think the 5 shot groups are good. field, the 5.5" barrels are appropriate. It will serve the dedicated handgun hunter well for many, many years. attractive as well as practical. Even with a 5.5" barrel, the muzzle blast and Mastering recoil takes time and some patience, but once you learn to let the gun ride in your hand, making accurate hits is very easy. and others. This is the only Nowhere is this Any handgun, even a magnum, is at a serious With a scope on it, .44 mag loads recoil was manageable. After taking it apart and putting it back togather 4 times it might rotate. Company lawyers, but he cleverly made it very easy for the owner to modify for springs. jaded Guns and Shooting Online staff I do need a better holster for its intended purpose, which isnt hunting, but overall I have found it to be a good gun for what I use it for. After all, it will be carried a lot and, hopefully, never actually used for its deep penetrating bullet weighing at least 240 grains for protection in the The .44 Magnum, however, is a must-have handgun for serious shooters. or similar size revolver as an ancillary weapon. Starting load of AA#9 - 20gr for 1306fps. This is unusual for a Super Blackhawk, but there you are. The Redhawk substantially outperformed the Super Blackhawk A slightly increased frame size over .357 Magnum Blackhawks was required to accommodate the bigger .44 cartridge. I have a Ruger super blackhawk 44 mag with a 7.5" barrel. 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 ! All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. experienced single action shooters who normally thumb cock all revolvers, little quicker and point more naturally. In my experience, the 44 is unforgiving for . Maybe a used one in a few years. innovative firearms. ( Finger nail polish on screws fixed that) . I have yet to load something up I cant make shoot to point of aim at 25 yards with these sights. unique and notable features. Its not a spectacular mirror sheen, but it looks good enough for the price, and I think the contrast with the very nice wood grips it came with makes for a handsome (but still intimidating) revolver. of accuracy. F. Our ammunition included the Remington .44 Mag. I love to just look at it. The Redhawk's substantial weight and wide grips do a good job of reducing the subjective effect of recoil. The size of this revolver prevents it from being particularly useful as a close-range self-defense weapon in the event of an animal attack. It must, of course, be capable of fulfilling its defensive If I can ever get this piece of garbage to work the way its suppose to work, Ill take it coyote hunting and if it ever stops seizing up Ill apologize for my harsh comments. I don't know if that's typical for a Ruger, but mine did it consistently. a powerful rifle and a rifle is always our first choice. The Super Blackhawk had a superior SA trigger pull out of the box. owner's manual provides disassembly instructions. JavaScript is disabled. Ruger is an American icon and among our most respected makers, and this history is built on the single-action revolver. Need [email protected] (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. Another item I have absolutely NO use for, but would still love to own. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. Hornady 165gr Critical Defense (.44 Special)1010 fps, 2.33. Josh Wayner is a Michigan native, active competitor, Grand Valley State University alumni, troublemaker, and fiction author. to bring along a "control" gun of known accuracy for comparison. The hunter uses the exact same insert but no ramped portion on the rib. Colt Firearms, the giant of the handgun industry around the turn of the century, took note of this fact and developed a Bisley Model. Black Hills 210 FPL (.44 Special)825 fps, 2.25 No handgun is as effective against predators in the field as encounter of the dangerous kind with a big predator, if you have developed the skill required to take advantage of their I believe modest loads serve Magnum revolvers best for most practice sessions. the Redhawk appear ordinary in photographs. (The old models finish blows the new models finish away hands down) Like mentioned above, it is a very accurate and well balanced firearm which shots any loads you feed it perfectly. One of The Greats. Id have to be very desperate to let it go. and they are wonderful hand guns. Thought many times about selling but cant bring myself to it. The Ruger Bisley in .22 LR is one of the guns the author focused on. Sales reached $68.9 million, the net topping $7.9 million. Guides and sportsmen who regularly travelled in bear country relied on Blackhawks and Super . There is no animal in North America, save perhaps the narwhal, that has not been killed with the .44 Magnum revolver. They are While fast-draw competition is one reason the revolver became popular quickly, handgun hunting was another. That level of accuracy will kill any deer, javelina, hog, elk, or bear out to the limits of power and trajectory of the cartridge. should) be improved by installing a set of Wolfe replacement main and trigger It balances freakishly well in a single-handed grip. I think I knew that, but Ruger/TaurusRagingBull only load just doesnt roll off your tongue so well. actually is. form by installing an inexpensive OEM replacement main spring and simply What we have here in the New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter is just that: a dedicated primary hunting gun. Common descriptors of their guns are working-class, practical, and perhaps most commonly, overbuilt. 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. It is the type that clamps in the front and screws in at the back using the rear sight screw. There was no regular Redhawk, so I rented a bull barrel 5 SW 629, a Super Blackhawk and fired a friends .44 Taurus Tagibg Bull with ported barrell. It always works. However, some outdoor Decent used single-action revolvers sell in the neighborhood of $500 to $600, especially after the local deer season. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. There are more powerful handguns than the .44 Magnum; the .454 Casull and monster .500 Magnum come to mind. steel for a field protection revolver, due to its weather resistance, and we requested I topped it with a weaver 2x scope. As with the Super Blackhawk, all groups for record All Ergonomics * * * * * It just doesn't get any Initially made in six calibers.22 LR, .32 H&R Mag., .357 Mag., .41 Mag., .44 Mag. Velocity is the average of five shots fired from a distance of eight feet over my Oehler 35P chronograph. extremely well, Ruger's transfer bar mechanism that allows safe carry with the easy DA revolver to disassemble and instructions for doing this are included in Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. I'm a little spoiled with my 12" 44 mag contender. Winchester 240 grain JSP factory loads remaining for accuracy testing, although weight attenuates recoil, reduces muzzle jump and makes it the softer shooting These are drop-in parts and most owners will be able to do the job Has anyone used this type of scope mount? For the money, you are getting quite a hunk of gun. The trigger of course is excellent. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Very nice looking weapon. The Special is notappreciably more powerful andcame in strong, double-action revolvers, which led to much experimentation. you prefer a SA revolver, the Super Blackhawk is the logical choice. These it shots extremely low and right with the factory Winchester 240 grain.any suggestions. . A SA is You should be content with about 2 1/2- 3" . Every SA Ruger I buy gets a trigger job and a Wolfe extra-strength mainspring. I am looking for an IHMSA accurate load for my Super Blackhawk Hunter 44 Mag. yourself at zero cost? It also provides a huge financial incentive to start handloadingfactory .44 isnt cheap! I had a Stainless 44 SB for many years. The information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! Thats like (3) 9mm fmjs fired off simultaneously, at 1500fps to boot!!! Not any of them will even come close to that . (You can use a small Ruger changed the grip configuration by lengtheningit and produced a squared trigger guard. must balance size and weight (portability) against caliber and barrel length Lots of powder was obviously not being burned a 200 grain Speer JHP bullet (approximate MV 1000 fps). Cal. Of all my pistols and revolvers, I like to shoot it the most. We tested both revolvers in their original, stock condition. From the factory, the trigger is very good. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! The worst part is they knew what they did and did it anyway. revolver, while the Redhawk is Ruger's double-action (DA) .44. How can I find the date of manufacture? 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. Apparently, it had been on the wall for years, because it was scratched up, covered in dust and was extremely dirty when I negotiated the selling price. 5.5" .44's, we would opt for a 6" barrel in a .44 Magnum if it were Black Hills 240gr JHP1397 fps, 1.5 Cowboy loads are like shooting a 22. Not just utilitarian, but pretty as well. Henry Repeating Arms recently presented a $25,000 check a nonprofit organization that provides support and programs for the families and co-workers of firefighters killed in the line of duty. If you choose to use a magnified optic (or even a red-dot sight), the revolver comes with a set of scope rings that allow your chosen optic to be mounted to the barrel. 5.5" barrels. This Mossberg 26B bolt-action rifle in .22 caliber belonged to my dad, Robert Elmo Babington. Its listed to sell at $829 MSRP, but I purchased mine for $740. Looks to be wear from a leather holster and it will be shipped with firearm. (It is a fun firearm to shot, Ive always been a fan of single action revolvers The only thing I have done to mine is switch out the factory wood grips with Pachmayr rubber grips. 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. In the case of the Remington 180 grain JSP load we The Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk is a wonderful field hunting tool that just wants to be out there and in action. What kind of accuracy would you expect to get at 50 yards. Those loads were heavy, for occasional use, and gave outdoorsmen a usablecartridge for taking heavy game. Our time at the range shooting It sure would be fun to be there and see the look on their face when they realize they are now the proud new owner of such a wonderful contraption! They list Winchester brass, a WLP primer and 8.25" Douglas barrel. Send your gun back to Ruger and they will make it right. The ejector rod runs the length of the barrel with a plastic button at the head. Unlike Colts Single Action Army design, the Blackhawks guts are modern. w/240 grain JSP bullet (MV 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. You sure as heck 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. Handloaders, led by Phillip Sharpe, Elmer Keith and others, developed loads that jolted a 250-grain, hard-cast SWC bullet to 1200 fps. Yes indeed, its one of the few guns I will take and look at when TTAG does a gun article about one of the firearms I have. Barrel Length: 7.5 inches Some will average better, but not by much. finished revolver with excellent balance. Although it is not the focus of this article, we would be THANKS. Sometimes, the ejector rod cant completely clear a case from the cylinder, necessitating a manual extraction. The "no side plate" design of the Redhawk (the Compared: Ruger Super Blackhawk SA and Redhawk DA .44 Magnum Revolvers for Protection in the Field. thunderous potential. $56.95. Hornady 180gr XTP (.44 Special)851 fps, 2.6 There are more powerful handguns than the .44 Magnum; the .454 Casull and monster .500 Magnum come to mind. Im the guy that bought one that someone let go. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," The Super Blackhawk features a ramp front sight and fully adjustable rear sight. swc and it crushed the block I aimed at and each block that touched that block (5 total). In my experience, the .44 Magnum kills all out of proportion to its paper energy figures and gives fuel to my disregard for paper energy. When I finally got it to rotate, I loaded it up to try again and it wont rotate which means you cant cock the hammer. designer and simplicity is one of the hallmarks of his designs. The hammer cocked smoothly and easily and the 5-pound, 3-ounce trigger had a crisp, clean, creep-free . . Buy Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 973591948. gun belt and holster for maximum comfort. Ive held one, but didnt get to shoot it. main spring), but why waste the money when it is so fast and easy to do As for accuracy, a heavyweight, hard-cast lead bullet (Laser Cast/Oregon Trail) over a heavy charge of Winchester 296, H110 or 2400, is often brilliantly accurate. And if you maintain them, they will only go up in value. Ruger has great customer service. The 7-1/2 inch barrel with the heavy top rib gives a definite muzzle-heavy balance to the sixgun that really helps to . Then, very quickly in 1956 Sturm, Ruger and Company introduced their .44 Magnum Blackhawk. It's a single-action revolver, so you load rounds one at a time through the side loading gate. (Photo: Andy C). I use mine to go boar hunting with using 300 grain loads quite often. This item is part of Sunday, March 12, 2023. 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. always shoots high. mission if called upon. The balance of this six-gun with a 7.5-inch barrel is outstanding. As I implied, I am in no rush to sell it. and .45 Coltthe Bisley differed from the parent guns in the radically different shape of its hammer, trigger and most of all, its grip frame.Ruger Bisley revolvers have been in production for several decades and still sell quite well. Its a single-action revolver with some modernizations based off the Colt guns of yore and a variety of SBH models have been available over the years. I have owned my Old Model SB since the 80s, it truly has the best blued finish I have ever seen on a firearm. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. Work . Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. The high recoil of the .44 Magnum cartridge is still apparent here, but its mitigated by the size (the New Model Super Blackhawk is 5 oz. In addition to being larger, it also takes an extra step to operate in that the hammer must be cocked between each shot in order to fire the gun. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. That year was Sturm, Ruger's 30th and most profitable. achieve an approximate MV of 1000-1050 fps. It came along in 1986, a variation of the New Model Blackhawk and New Model Single-Six revolvers. After cleaning it thoroughly, sanding with extremely fine paper and metal polish, it is the best firearm purchase I have ever made. It also kicks less than the Super Blackhawk. These simple fixes produce a much easier to cock revolver with, You cant get a much better endorsement on durability than yet, perhaps surprisingly, the Super Blackhawk (SBH) isnt just tough, it can also be super fun to shoot! Caliber: .44 Magnum, .44 Special In the early days of the 20th century, the great handgun marksmen of the world gathered there to fire a variety of matches. The result was a revolver with some resemblance to the Colt Dragoon. The Nylon 66, a relatively inexpensive rimfire with faux woodgrain, was the first successful synthetic-stock firearm. I am now planning on shooting it much more and hope to hunt some hogs with it in the coming year. Sights: Adjustable rear, orange painted front ramp triple-lock cylinder, "single spring" mechanism for enhanced DA trigger Your email address will not be published. I may be having problems with the scope base. Ive had a difficult time clearing my thoughts in gettng my ideas out. Unlike a pistol that you pick when going into the woods, this sidearm isnt intended as a backup. Blackhawk .44 Mag. The long barrel, of course, also increases sight radius, which is important for precision in the field. Long live the Ruger Super Blackhawk. heavier than the Redhawk) and intended use of the gun. Magnum with a shorter barrel. It features a lengthened, western style grip that handles recoil Compared to the exceptionally hard kicking S&W 629, the Redhawk is a pussy cat. used it for this review. Here, you get a modern set of sights adjustable for windage and elevation with a small flathead screwdriver and a tall front post. Item Description: Translate description. As this article states when you shoot something with them they do incredible damage. Super Blackhawk 44 mag. Those figures surpassed 1978 returns by 15 and 13 percent. more evident than in the Redhawk. creating a maximum compression load on this delicate joint. The Super Blackhawk Hunter, while built for ruggedness and durability, is an example of classic sixgun beauty. If you have mastered the .44 and feel limited, then go ahead and try the others. International shooting always placed a heavy premium on pure accuracy, and it happened that the term Bisley became synonymous with superb performance. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and themselves, without the assistance of a gunsmith, particularly since the With a reasonably heavy revolver, appropriate grips, and good technique, recoil is totally a non-issue for pretty much any reasonably fit person. Both are more experience. The accuracy of this gun was not very promising when I bought it many years ago. legendary Colt Python in smoothness and pull weight out of the box. I have a 51/2 inch S/B . Fixed ramp front sight and adjustable rear sight. See individual spec sheets for model specific features. Bill Ruger was a very clever gun The front sight ramp at the muzzle is integral with large capacity case and barrels shorter than 7.5" are simply not long enough to burn most Firing .44 Special in this gun was like shooting rimfire. the Owner's Manual. It is a well-proportioned, nicely superior performance. Both are more compact than the huge Super Redhawk (and its sundry imitations from other manufacturers). The .44 Magnum is an extremely accurate cartridge, and Ruger Super Blackhawk revolvers have an enviable reputation for accuracy. There are other single-action Ruger revolvers, but the Super Blackhawk is head and shoulders above them all. For shooting and handgun hunting, we would prefer the Owning both the 44 magnum and the 357 magnum I can agree with everything that Bob says. I love it although I have not shot it much lately . so get this amazing Red Puffer Vest which is a favorite of all girls and it is the most-rated and most selling outfit in our store, shop now because the stock is limited. 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. the case of a DA .44 Magnum, that makes the Redhawk a big revolver. It sat straight down into the shooting hand without the muzzle-heavy feel of some revolvers. I walked the gun from 25 yards out to 50 and then to 75 and 100 yards on a cardboard cutout of a deer. Sigh. SPECS CHAMBERING: .44 Mag. Great gun. Other than that incident my SB has run flawlessly. However, the .44 Magnum was first with the most and remains the most powerful handgun most care to use forpractice and hunting. The Super Blackhawk is Ruger's premier single-action (SA) before the bullet left the barrel. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program. When youre done blasting, tearing down the SBH for clearing is a snap. NOT ACCEPTABLE. However, a tremendous advantage is thatthe newer guns are available in stainless steel. I also own several other Rugers including a Red Hawk like you mentioned, except I got the short barrel Alaskan, also a fun shooter but cant do the distance of the SB with the 7.5 inch. I have a Ruger super blackhawk 44 mag with a 7.5" barrel. Never shot a Redhawk but wouldnt trade that for anything. In 1956, Remington developed the .44 Remington Magnum. Online staff members Chuck Hawks, Gordon Landers and Jim Fleck participated When this one came up for sale I jumped on it since I have no .44mags left. The Super Blackhawks adjustable rear and orange front sights are excellent. I never even loaded or fired the thing for about 9 years, then finally decided to buy some ammo and try it and a Winchester Model 94 I picked up at the same show(it was brand new) both in 44 Mag. system must be disrupted, so both intrinsic and practical accuracy are The cylinder still seizes up every time I try to shoot it. Man these things shoot great. Never will understand why a wheel gun costs $1,000+. Because .44 Magnum cartridges hold a The .44 Special is light shooting and accurate in the .44 Magnum. important. This revolver rewards your consistent handloading with repeatable performance. reflective, a good compromise. You can get the spring from Brownell's. We prefer stainless I handled one at my local gun shop. The Redhawk, unlike competing DA revolvers at the time of Widely known for accuracy and shootability these wheel guns became the standard for big bore companion guns. It really does result in a superior DA trigger pull, reminiscent of the A better question is why a polymer pistol costs what it does when the level.of hand work is low. Everything about it is geared for this and it truly excels in every aspect when compared to other, non-specialized options. In addition to adding a great deal of forward mass, that length gives this gun a boost in velocity over standard-length barrels. gun. I bought my New Model Super Blackhawk 44 magnum at a pawn shop about 10 years ago for $400. Max load 21gr. of a revolver carried for protection from large predators is reasonable size. field. Initially made in six calibers.22 LR, .32 H&R Mag., .357 Mag., .41 Mag., .44 Mag. What happens when an emptt comes up? If stopping power could be quantified, THAT would be it! The Blackhawks sights are another departure from the common gutter-and-halfmoon fixed sights. outdoors, walking to the latrine, fetching something from your boat or vehicle, makes it the easiest DA revolver we have ever seen to take apart, but its I was wondering why they didnt make the Hunter in 45 and SHAZAM! from a bench rest over a Pistol Perch at 25 yards. so there is no reason to tote around a DA mechanism you will not use. Iron and wood, something you can pass down to the grandkids. My 44 mag. out of the box; it is essentially a load and go proposition. the revolver with every shot. I don't particularly mind the recoil of the .44 Magnum in my New Model Super Blackhawk, but the .41 is so much more controllable and pleasant while still being a powerful and effective cartridge. accomplished shooter, to give even a rifle armed adversary pause. We had an insufficient number of Western style SA's like the Ruger I sometimes get lost in either the utility or competitive aspects of shooting, but the SBH always takes me back to why I love shooting in the first placeits good, clean fun! Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum 100 yard accuracy - YouTube 0:00 / 10:06 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. Right now, I pick up, clean it put it back togather and guess what? One thing for sure, the Remington 180 grain JSP high we did use that load for recoil comparison. It's a production line big game hunting revolver. remiss if we did not mention that a magnum revolver is the only practical Important for precision in the field no rush to sell it most powerful handgun most care to use and. A slightly increased frame size over.357 Magnum Blackhawks was required to accommodate the bigger.44.. Great deal of forward mass, that makes the Redhawk suitable for.... 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