I've managed to resist a Redhawk for quite a while now, but these threads are wearing me down pretty quickly.

Mackay, have you had the chance to compare the 5.5" Redhawk with your 4". I'm wondering if there is a "5" sweet spot like the N-frames have, or if the Ruger is so over built that it screws up the formula.

If I could twist Ruger's arm, I'd love to see a 5" blued version again. I'd add a 1917 lanyard swivel and some walnut stocks, and after enough carry time to reach 50-75% blueing it'd look as tough as anything that ever rode on a belt. cool

But after I snap out of my fantasy, I realize the stainless 4" will still do what I want.


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