.44 Magnum Ruger Redhawk 4" vs. 5.5"
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crowbeaner
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I haven't shot the 4 inch, but I owned a 5.5 for a number of years and it shot just like a rifle. The 7.5 inch is a great hunting gun if you can carry a longer barreled gun without it being unwieldy. The 4 inch would be OK if you had to carry it on your belt all day; that's how I carried my M29 and M57 Smiths. I'm sure the accuracy would be on par with the 5.5 inch.
azredhawk44
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I own both.
I enjoy plinking with the 5.5" more than the 4". I can run a hundred rounds of mid-grade magnums through the larger one with less fatigue.
I'm also a bit more accurate with the larger one.
Differences:
I've got a Hogue hardwood monogrip on the 5.5", as well as a V-notch rear sight and a fiber optic front sight.
The 4" has stock U-notch rear sights with orange ramp front, and stock rubber grips.
I carry the 4" for hiking in high country or when out hunting.
Truth be told, the 4" was an impulse purchase when they first came out. It's a great sixgun and I enjoy it, but my needs were met by the 5.5" gun already. Nothing wrong with more than 1 redhawk, though.
If you're getting only 1, I'd suggest the 5.5" one.
I enjoy plinking with the 5.5" more than the 4". I can run a hundred rounds of mid-grade magnums through the larger one with less fatigue.
I'm also a bit more accurate with the larger one.
Differences:
I've got a Hogue hardwood monogrip on the 5.5", as well as a V-notch rear sight and a fiber optic front sight.
The 4" has stock U-notch rear sights with orange ramp front, and stock rubber grips.
I carry the 4" for hiking in high country or when out hunting.
Truth be told, the 4" was an impulse purchase when they first came out. It's a great sixgun and I enjoy it, but my needs were met by the 5.5" gun already. Nothing wrong with more than 1 redhawk, though.
If you're getting only 1, I'd suggest the 5.5" one.
dairycreek
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I own both and shoot both. IMHO there is not much felt difference between them.