Look at what is new from Ruger for 2005!!

[LMM]

I want one!!
 
 
  STURM, RUGER INTRODUCES THE NEW SUPER REDHAWK® ALASKAN™  
  November 11, 2004  
 
  Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR), the nation’s largest firearms manufacturer, is proud to introduce the Super Redhawk Alaskan, the only compact big bore revolver that is a practical trail gun for dangerous game country.

“The Super Redhawk Alaskan is the perfect big bore magnum revolver in a size and weight that is actually practical,” said Sturm, Ruger Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chris Killoy. “With its six-shot cylinder and powerful calibers, the Alaskan provides the confidence necessary when trekking into dangerous game territory,” added Killoy.

The Super Redhawk Alaskan features a six-shot cylinder and is chambered for either .454 Casull and .45 Colt, or .480 Ruger, and is equipped with a Hogue® Monogrip® to help cushion recoil. The Alaskan features a 2 1/2” hammer-forged barrel fitted inside the unique Super Redhawk extended frame and weighs only 42 ounces, making it the most compact revolver ever offered in these calibers. The Alaskan features proprietary Ruger stainless steel and Sturm, Ruger’s famous triple locking cylinder mechanism, which provides legendary reliability and strength.

Ruger® Super Redhawk® Alaskan™ Caliber .454 Casull / .45 Colt, .480 Ruger
Model Number 5301, 5302  
Catalog Number KSRH-2454, KSRH-2480
Action Revolver
Operation Double Action  
Construction (materials)  Heat treated stainless steel frame; Ruger proprietary high-strength stainless cylinder
Finish Satin
Barrel Material  Stainless Steel  
Barrel Length  2-1/2 inches  
Cartridge Capacity  6 Rounds  
Sights Black serrated ramp front; Windage & elevation adjustable rear
Grip Hogue® Monogrip®
Overall Length 8-1/8 inches  
Weight Unloaded 42 oz. (approximately)
Standard Accessories  Plastic storage case, Instruction manual, Lock
2005 Suggested Retail Price $819.00
 
 

[papajohn428]

A forty-eight ounce gun in 480 Ruger is gonna be a handful, but if you need it in a hurry, you'll probably never notice the recoil.  Off a bench, however, it might get your attention pretty quick!   :eek:

PJ

[LMM]

Definately wouldn't want one in .454 Casull!   :eek:

[unspellable]

Not to knock Ruger, but despite their claim, I can think of other revolvers that would be quite practical in this use.

[SLAVAGE]

i would get two more hunter super black hawks if they came out with a convertable 357/9mm an all so either the 480 or 454
heck ide take all three just to add to the collection i got the 45 an 41 an going to try an get the 44 after this christmas

[Dusty Miller]

Since I already reload for a Freedom Arms 454 Casull I guess the only thing to do is to get this gun and have a ball!!

[Dusty Miller]

HOLD ON!! I can't find this gun on the Ruger website, is somebody running a scam here, trying to get our blood pressure up?  That's be JUST LIKE some liberal SOB!!

[mr.frosty]

http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/News-11-11-2004B.html
here is the link incase anyone is interested....I think I may have to get one
of these :grin:

[Golsovia]

Some Rugers are not very accurate - that's all I can say. And in the case of these SRHs I'd say they missed with both of them ; the first version is too large, this one too small. (Actually, the big one is probably fine for distance scoped hunting.) If they had come out with a full shroud 4" SRH in 480 right off the bat they would have had something and a heck of a useful platform for their new cartridge.

I got tired of waiting on Ruger to build some of the obviously useful versions of their revolvers for their new cartridge. I own a 480 alright, but it's not a Ruger. What a great cartridge though.

[mnblaster]

I would love to own more Rugers but their stances and views as to what THEY think civilians should be allowed to have prevent it. I bought a GP100 when they first came out and haven't bought Ruger since.

[rick bugg]

i would like any information on the 454 ruger. thinking of getting one for hunting, mainly deer and dont no anything about the 454 or should i stay with the 44 redhawk