Is the Ruger Alaskan a good gun?
In keeping with its role as a bear protection revolver, the Super Redhawk Alaskan is available in three powerful cartridges: the iconic . 44 Remington Magnum, Ruger’s own . 480 Ruger, as well as the very powerful . Ruger touts the pistol as the best in bear and other large game protection, and it is not an empty claim.
How much does the Ruger Alaskan weigh?
Super Redhawk Alaskan
| Ruger Redhawk: Alaskan | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 2.75 lb (1.25 kg) |
| Length | 7.6 in (190 mm) |
| Barrel length | 2.5 in (64 mm) |
| Caliber | .480 Ruger, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull |
Is the Ruger Alaskan a full power revolver?
The front sight is a plain steel ramp that could use some color (a little gun sight color paint is about to brighten mine up). The Ruger Alaskan revolver, like all Ruger revolvers is over built to withstand what it is made for; full power .44 magnum loads with the biggest bullets….as many as you want to shoot.
Is the Ruger alaskan.44 Magnum all beef?
The Ruger Alaskan .44 magnum is all beef. I had kind of put .44 mag behind me for a while after my experience with my former Ruger Redhawk .44 magnum. Because of my inability to get a sufficient grip on the gun, no matter how I held it, I eventually sold it and put the venerable .44 magnum out of my mind………kind of.
What makes a Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan so good?
Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy, longevity and easy cleaning. Let’s take a look at the build of a Super Redhawk compared to a standard Redhawk. The Alaskan has a beefy seamless top strap that gives the barrel extra support and strength.
Can a Ruger Alaskan be used as a Fudd gun?
To be clear, the Alaskan is not a Fudd gun, but revolvers as a whole have a greater potential of being used as everyday carry guns by those who might be labeled as Fudds. Cast aside your preconceived notions on revolvers for a moment and see the Alaskan for what it is: a tool with the specific purpose of backwoods protection.