The Gunslinger_45
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I have wanted a 454 Casull ever since I rented one about a month and a half ago. So I did a bunch of research and settled on a Ruger Super Redhawk with the 7.5" barrel. Other options were the Taurus Raging Bull, Smith and Wesson 460 XVR, Freedom Arms 83, and the Magnum Research BFR.
The Taurus was the most economic and more aesthetically appealing choice, but the grip sucks for me and there is quality questions with Taurus.
The Smith & Wesson would have been the most versatile choice since it could shoot 460 S&W Magnum as well as 454 Casull, but the X Frame is just too damn big IMO.
Freedom Arms would easily be the best overall quality revolver, but to carry it in the field I would need to carry it on an empty chamber with only 4 rounds in the cylinder. Not to mention they cost around $2,400.00 new.
MRI's BFR has a transfer bar so I can carry 5 rounds in the field, plus is a plenty tough frame. And I have had no issues with my Desert Eagle so I would expect similar quality. And it would have been cool to shoot a SA revolver.
But I opted for Ruger since it is extremely durable and can really hold up under the extreme pressures for the 454 Casull. And since I will get into reloading thanks to this revolver I want the gun that will stand up to the most abuse with this round. Plus is has the best grip out of all the other selections (I got to handle all 5 at the last gun show I went to). And it has six shots instead of 5.
I know a few people on the forum have experience with the Ruger Super Redhawk. And I have heard nothing but good things from them. Has anyone else here had any experience with the other brands? I think I made the right choice.
The Taurus was the most economic and more aesthetically appealing choice, but the grip sucks for me and there is quality questions with Taurus.
The Smith & Wesson would have been the most versatile choice since it could shoot 460 S&W Magnum as well as 454 Casull, but the X Frame is just too damn big IMO.
Freedom Arms would easily be the best overall quality revolver, but to carry it in the field I would need to carry it on an empty chamber with only 4 rounds in the cylinder. Not to mention they cost around $2,400.00 new.
MRI's BFR has a transfer bar so I can carry 5 rounds in the field, plus is a plenty tough frame. And I have had no issues with my Desert Eagle so I would expect similar quality. And it would have been cool to shoot a SA revolver.
But I opted for Ruger since it is extremely durable and can really hold up under the extreme pressures for the 454 Casull. And since I will get into reloading thanks to this revolver I want the gun that will stand up to the most abuse with this round. Plus is has the best grip out of all the other selections (I got to handle all 5 at the last gun show I went to). And it has six shots instead of 5.
I know a few people on the forum have experience with the Ruger Super Redhawk. And I have heard nothing but good things from them. Has anyone else here had any experience with the other brands? I think I made the right choice.
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