THE RUGER SUPER REDHAWK IS A BIG, burly revolver. Since its introduction in Guns & Ammo’s November 1979 issue, it’s been chambered in powerful handgun cartridges. The .44 Remington Magnum has been its mainstay, but it was also the launching platform for the .480 Ruger in 2003, the first cartridge to bear the Ruger name. It’s also among few production revolvers to be chambered to the .454 Casull. More recently, it’s been chambered to 10mm Auto.
In 5-, 7½-, and 9½-inch barrels, the standard Super Redhawk, in stainless steel only since 1992, comes supplied with Ruger detachable scope rings, bases dovetailed into the substantial frame, much like generations of Ruger centerfire rifles. In powerful cartridges and optic-ready, it’s a favorite among serious handgun hunters. Its more recent (and snubbier) sibling,…