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#101436 - 01/25/12 12:59 PM

Redhawk questions

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I want to upgrade a redhawk that I bought in the mid 80's. It currently has Pachmyr presentation grips. The stock grips are too small and the pachs a bit too big. I want a grip in between these. Suggestions?

The gun has the 7-1/2" barrel with integral scope mounts. I want to mount a 30mm red dot on it. Suggestions for rings?

Edited by seafarer (01/25/12 08:12 PM)
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#101457 - 01/25/12 02:58 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: seafarer]

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For the rings....Call ruger and they'll fix you right up.

As for the grips, if your not good at wood working or have the equipment, you may have to contact a custom builder. We have one here on this site (wapitrod); shoot him a PM; great customer service. Someone like Gary Reeder may be of interest. I've got a custom bisley by him and he has his own grip styles; I like mine.

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#101458 - 01/25/12 03:03 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: seafarer]

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Hogue has a lot of "custom" grip options in various wood species, maybe give them a holler as well. Leupold also makes rings for the Ruger system, matte black only tho.

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#101461 - 01/25/12 03:08 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: s4s4u]

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Nil Griffe grips for the Redhawk are really nice -- a couple folks here have them (98Redline and Snyd) on their revolvers. You can buy them on EBay. I am planning on buying a set soon for my .454 Redhawk.

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#101479 - 01/25/12 08:04 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: Whitworth]

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I found that Pachmayr "Grippers" were "just right" on my Redhawk. They are not pretty but they git-r-done. http://www.pachmayr.com/home/gripper-grids.php I too had a problem with the Presentation grips being too large.

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#101481 - 01/25/12 08:11 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: TomG]

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Originally Posted By: TomG

This may be what I am looking for. I think these are the grips that I have on my 686. Liked them better than the presentation grips.

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#101483 - 01/25/12 08:16 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: seafarer]

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Burris also makes rings that fit. They can be had in matte blue or nickel. Found that I had an adapter for ruger to weaver that I think will fit the redhawk. May use it until I figure out what I really want. Since rings come in different heights, which do I need for the Ultradot?

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#101490 - 01/25/12 08:36 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: seafarer]

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Since rings come in different heights, which do I need for the Ultradot?

If the sight will extend rearward over the hammer I will suggest high rings so you can get to the hammer unimpeded. If mounting on the barrel any will do, but I still lean toward higher rings on handguns.

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#101507 - 01/25/12 10:49 PM

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I have a new High set of blue rings if you can use them-- they are 1" though I think the ultradot uses 30MM

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#101510 - 01/25/12 10:59 PM

Re: Redhawk questions [Re: H2OBUG]

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Originally Posted By: H2OBUG

I have a new High set of blue rings if you can use them-- they are 1" though I think the ultradot uses 30MM

I am looking to put a 30mm red dot on the gun. I have the SS set that came with the gun but need the larger scope - eyes getting old and need all the help I can get.

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