Author Topic: redhawk vs super redhawk  (Read 1057 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline les hemby

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 287
redhawk vs super redhawk
« on: July 13, 2003, 04:57:39 AM »
is one any more accurate than the other or is super just scope mounts which would you recommend and what barrel length this will be used for hunting without scope? have T/C with scope

Offline Bullseye

  • Trade Count: (9)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1879
redhawk vs super redhawk
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2003, 08:50:11 AM »
I have had both.  I prefer the SRH, I think it balances better and I like the way the scope mounts better if you are going to scope it.  It is also much easier to change the trigger spring in the SRH if you want a lighter trigger.  The Redhawk uses a common hammer spring and trigger spring which creates a compromise where the SRH has seperate hammer and trigger springs.

Only thing I do not like about the SRH is its looks.  But because of the other reasons stated, I still own a SRH and the RH is gone.

Offline Paul H

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Avid Poster
  • **
  • Posts: 203
redhawk vs super redhawk
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2003, 08:59:08 AM »
The Super Redhawk is more comfortable to shoot then the Redhawk, and despite the SRH's bulky look, it is actually lighter then the Redhawk.

I have been astounded at the accuracy of my 480, with a scope it'll print 1" 50 yd groups, with irons the best I can shoot is 2" at 50 yds, though perhaps swapping the front blade for a solid black one would help.

I like the 7 1/2" barrel, the gun has a good balance, and packs well.

Offline les hemby

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 287
redhawk vs super redhawk
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2003, 04:57:27 PM »
you are right srh is lighter. i would have never believed it . i have had a 7.5 inch redhawk and traded it. just goes to show you gotta hold em. i think i am going to give srh a try. i think it may give S&W run for the money. i know gp100 will. isnt srh supposed to have same lockwork as gp100. and thank god it aint ported.

Offline Bullseye

  • Trade Count: (9)
  • Senior Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1879
redhawk vs super redhawk
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2003, 05:55:16 PM »
You are correct.  I have a GP100 along with my SRH.  They disassemble the same way and look identical inside.  I think they built the GP100 first and then modeled the SRH after it.  And I totally agree about the lack of ports.

Offline les hemby

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 287
redhawk vs super redhawk
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2003, 12:44:14 PM »
SRH will be next purchase thanks with 7.5 barrel

Offline SingleShotShorty

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Contributor
  • ***
  • Posts: 327
  • Gender: Female
redhawk vs super redhawk
« Reply #6 on: September 26, 2003, 04:23:13 AM »
The Super Redhawk in my opinion maybe the premier bigbore hand gun out there. I have owned one for several years and love the balance and accuracy I get with it, expecially with hot hunting loads.
Old Age and Treachery Will Alway's Overcome
Youth and Skill.