Comments on: Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan

By: 50cal_magnum

50cal_magnum — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:11:01 +0000

Does anyone familiar with the .454 Casull also have experience with the Smith & Wesson 500? As a 500 owner, I am interested in knowing how they compare other than on paper. I own the 4″ barrel model and have to believe this with the 2.5″ barrel would make a much better carry gun. Look forward to hearing from anyone. Thanks!

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[...] Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan The Alaskan was originally offered in .454 Casull and .480 Ruger calibers, and … for one thing, and one thing only: the ultimate defense against a bear attack. … [...]

By: Smithy

Smithy — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:48:28 +0000

Craig, I sold my first Alaskan (454) and now have its replacement (44 mag). At first I was shooting 45 LC in SASS so I figured 454 was the logical choice. I called it good enough when I fired “heavy loaded” 45′s out of it. I knew the 454 was going to be a one shot revolver. Kind of like my double barrel American Derringer in 45-70. Two rounds to fire, but not with a 10 minute “ouch ooch, geese, and dang that hurt” inbetween. 44 Magnum made much more sense. Smithy.

By: ken snyzyk

ken snyzyk — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:54:20 +0000

I have a question about the hiviz sights,how good are they at night?I’m looking for a good night sight for my alaskan as it is my primary home defense gun.Any other good sights out there for this gun?

By: Raechel

Raechel — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:45:58 +0000

I have to give my opinion on the Ruger Alaskan .44. My husband just bought me the Alaskan .44 for when I am out and about with my kids so I don’t have to worry. I live in Alaska by the way….In bear country. Just the other day there was a grizzly in my yard. And black bears are seen all the time. I was a little nervous to buy it before shooting it. But I have shot several different kinds of .44′s just not a snub nose. I finally was able to go out and test it today….Man, oh man do I love this gun! It is the best .44 I have ever shot. Ruger did an awesome job on this gun! This is a great gun to have. I was practicing with bear loads today and I was getting them all in the the same area. I did not think the recoil was that bad. I have had a lot worse. All in all it was a great gun to shoot and any woman can handle this gun too.

By: 454Alaskan

454Alaskan — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:15:12 +0000

Hello all i guess i will add some info from mine…
I Bought it for my birthday this year,and it’s funny ,I went to the movie’s and seen it in “faster” with The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson.. anywho, I went all over the net, no one had it in stock except for Cabelas… They had both calibers
44 mag and 454 casull…869.99 so it was really a now brainer i call got them to hold the 454 alaskan and picked it up…
So went to the range 454 casull horandy 300gr, HSM 325gr & 45lc…
Shooting the full power 454 one handed wasnt as bad at first,but i’m not going to lie, it did hurt my hand after shooting it after 20+ rounds…
Shooting 45lc was like shooting 45acp…No biggie…
Now some of you were asking for a holster for this …I bought a holster from Galco at my local Gunstore..
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=199609
Also i have replace the front sight with Hi-viz..
http://www.hivizsights.com/RA2010-Ruger-Alaskan-P184C10.aspx
I did not buy it from Hi-viz as i found it cheaper on http://www.midwayusa.com
Installed it my self…http://rugerforum.net/optics/37501-hi-viz-alaskan-454-a.html
Well i hope to help and share my alaskan 454 with all….

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:09:10 +0000

Hi, Ken –

It’s been too long since I wrote this article to remember for sure, but I seem to recall having less of a problem with lighter bullets. If you’re a Hornady fan, maybe you cold try their 240-grain offering.

Sorry I can’t be more help on this one.

By: ken snyzyk

ken snyzyk — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:42:11 +0000

so what can I shoot in 454 that won’t cause this to happen?The loads that I fired were hornady custom 300 gr.jacketed hollow point.I mainly load it with 45′s as this is my #1 house gun,but I would like a problem free 454 load too.And if anyone’s looking for speed loaders for this gun,hks s&w n frame’s will work.The m29 and the alaskan’s cylinder holes line up the same.And for a holster I like galco’s doa alaskan,can be worn strong or crossdraw.

By: Admin

Admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:50:00 +0000

Oh, I’m sorry…I misunderstood. I’m guessing you only have this problem with fairly heavy loads. Mine does that, too. After discussing it with Ruger, what I think is happening is the pressure is causing the chamber to expand a bit and then “snap” back to position, grabbing the case tightly. Remember that Ruger needed to have a special, somewhat elastic steel made to withstand the pressures of the .454.

I don’t know for sure that this is the cause, but it’s the most plausible explanation I’ve come across. And for me at least, it only happens with the heaviest of loads.

By: ken snyzyk

ken snyzyk — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 20:45:10 +0000

I don’t have this problem with jump crimp,my problem is getting the fired cartridges out of the cylinder.the ejecter rod can’t push them out.I have to tap each one out with a punch and hammer.I guess I’ll try other brand ammo to see if its all brands or just this one.Anyone else have this problem?45lc’s no problem at all.