Ruger Redhawk Revolver 357 Magnum : Test Shoot & Gun Review

By Mike Searson

By Mike Searson
Mike reviews the Ruger Redhawk Revolver 357 Magnum from Sturm, Ruger & Co.

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While the 8-shot 357 Magnum Redhawk could make for a concealed carry piece with the right wardrobe holster, etc. we feel this is more of a home defense “nightstand” gun or maybe a good sidearm for hunting and fishing if you can tolerate the weight.

We found that it carried well in a Kenai Gunfighters Inc. chest rig. This is actually a very versatile holster that positions the revolver mid torso and works well if you are on a horse, ATV or other situation (like wearing extreme cold weather clothing) where it may not be easy to retrieve a sidearm from your hip. Our model is intended for the Super Redhawk, but we have been able to fit Redhawks, S&W X-Frames, S&W N-Frames and the like with no problems at all.

As to the overall concept; the two extra rounds are nice things to have, but …Read the Rest

Source:: AmmoLand