Author Topic: Porting a Ruger SRH in .44 Mag (Read 952 times)

ssmith_1187 · « **on:** February 17, 2003, 05:31:58 AM »

I am thinking (really, really hard) about getting a Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 Mag.

I have the following questions:

Can you get this gun ported?
Would you recommend doing it?
If yes, who would you recommend do it?
Approximately what is the cost?
How will this effect accuracy?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

BCB · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2003, 09:11:57 AM »

ssmith_1187,

I guess I can answer only one of your questions...I wouldn't get it done.

I have a SRH 44 Magnum and I shoot some pretty hefty 320 grain cast bullet loads from it and recoil has never been a major problem.

I really have never been a fan of altering factory handguns/rifles in that I think they hold there value a bit better unaltered. Plus, I am always sceptical of an altered weapon...Just my opinion. Good-luck with the SRH...BCB

KN · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2003, 12:48:06 PM »

I agree with BCB, I have a SRH and its plenty heavy for a 44 mag. No need to port it. KN

GringoHunter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2003, 02:52:50 PM »

I have a Super BlackHawk Hunter 44 mag and use HOt Hunting handloads and the recoil is controlable. Get some Hogue Monogrips and that will do. I don't think you would have to worry about porting a SRH. Just my opinion.

Gringo Hunter

HappyHunter · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2003, 03:48:40 PM »

I have a super red hawk, 44 mag with 7-1/2 inch barrel. Recoil is not difficult. I shoot 100-200 rounds a week and is not a problem.

I would be concerned of the additional noise from porting.

I shoot unique powder and 240 grain swc and 240 grain jacketed hollow cav.

This gun is very accurate for me.

You could have the gun ported later if it is a problem.

Another possibility is a 41 magnum?

Good luck

Fred a/k/a HappyHunter

ssmith_1187 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2003, 02:50:12 AM »

Thanks for all of the information.

Gringo Hunter......you mentioned the Hogue Monogrips. I have them on my S&W 686 and love them and I am certainly considering them for a furture SRH.

Just to compare and contrast, can anyone shed some light on the Pachmayr Decelerator Grips?

Thanks again!!!

WARPhEAGLE · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2003, 06:20:41 AM »

I also have a SRH, .44mag, and my recomendation would also be not to port it. If recoil is your reason for considering this, you might try shooting a more moderate load, especially at the range, to tone it down. Works for me... :grin:

willis5 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 19, 2003, 06:40:58 AM »

I don't see a NEED to port either. it does make it louder. A lot louder! but w/o ports would probably do you just fine

Cheers,

Willis5