I bought this for backpacking in Alaska. It will handle the super heavy bear loads, yet shoots smoothly with a lot less recoil than you expect due to the heft. It’s perfect.

This gun rules. Heavy enough to manage the recoil. It’s a real cannon.

I am happy, as usual, with the product and service I received from Buds on this Ruger Redhawk 44magnum. However, Buds won't update my FFL dealer's cost ($50) on the website despite my FFL dealer's assurance to me that they have repeatedly asked that this be done. Fortunately, my dealer agreed to only charge me what is listed on Bud's site ($35). I trust they're telling me the truth and not falsely stating a low fee and then gouging customers at the time of firearm pickup. What is the problem here with Bud's?? This is a major hassle for customers!

I recently purchased this Redhawk 44 Magnum from Buds Guns and been to the range twice shooting more than 200 rounds. The 1st range visit, I had the regular wood stocks which worked well with 44 Special and midrange 44 Magnums but was unable to get "perfectly zeroed" because I had the wrong flathead screwdriver. After a quick forum search, trip to the hardware store for a 3/32 flathead screw driver and some rubber Hogue grips, the 2nd range trip was a complete success! This Redhawk trigger pull (single/double) started out heavy, but smooth out nicely by the 2nd range trip. Definitely would recommend purchasing the Redhawk (along with a set of rubber Hogue grips) from Buds Guns; the price was awesome and the quick shipping was even better!

This is my first 44 mag and my first double action revolver. I gotta say, this is definitely an impressive hand cannon! Very clean, simple, no nonsense revolver that will get the job done without sacrificing quality. Recoil is certainly noticeable with hot rounds but nothing to fear. If you plan on putting hundreds of rounds at a time through it though, I might suggest low power rounds. One tiny negative about it for me is the grips. They're beautiful to look at, and for the most part they are comfortable, but they don't have much weight to them and the gun sort of feels top heavy after holding it awhile. Besides that this is definitely one I'd recommend!

Hey Ruger, Purchased this gun without ever holding one in my hand. I have owned various Ruger products. Like many guns I have owned and window shopped for they had pros and a few cons. If you are looking for a solid, well built and designed, confidence handling, large caliber, double action, beautiful lines that will bring you back to the rugged feel and command of the Old West or Dirty Harry, "This is the Gun for You!" This gun is not for most of the ladies or anyone with a week wrist or grip. This 44Mag/Special has power and I suspect would stop any manor of target. I consider it to be a short range design used for defense when hunting in woods or close in defense. The cylinder and ammo ejector works well after several rounds. The Cons. This pistol comes with some of the most beautiful rose wood grips I have ever received on a stock gun. They are just to small for this large of a piece. Enter the Hogue Products Solution. Hogue has the perfect grip for this solution. After this application I was able to secure and deploy this pistol with a great deal more confidence. It was fun to shoot before the change and now it is a pleasure. I also suggest the Safariland Speed loaders.

I received my Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag with a 51/2" barrel a week ago and am really pleased with it. The fit and finish are excellent. The wood grips fit perfect. Previous Rugers had the "Read Owners Manual" stuff stamped on the barrel. This one doesn't and it really adds to the appearance. The machined seam between the trigger guard and frame is great. It's hardly noticeable. Ruger's website has excellent videos on disassembly and reassembly and I took the Redhawk apart a couple of times before I fired it to inspect it and get familiar with it. The way the main spring is situated results in a smooth trigger pull. The Redhawk's cylinder chambers are already chamfered slightly to make loading with speed loaders easier. Older revolvers didn't have the chamfer and sometimes bullets could be nicked or scratched slightly when loading in the chambers and when used in a timed event the lack of the chamfer made reloading slower. I like the idea of being able to shoot .44 Mag and .44 Spl in this gun. The gun is built tough. I'm used to the Ruger GP 100's so the transition to the heavier .44 Mag was not a problem. If you're looking for a .44 cal this one is great.

Im glad I'm a team buds member.very pleased with my purchase an the way you's do business.i will always use you's.

Great woods gun. This barrel length is proving perfect for what I wanted....carrying along while deer and hog hunting. Excellent accuracy and solid frame soaks up recoil really well. Ruger makes great products and their Redhawk line can be trusted. Cool thing about this one is that it's made without all the legal script along the barrel that they used to use. Nice clean lines and no unwanted stampings.

smooth transaction great bud's service. have delt with them before and will again