Cleaning a Super Red Hawk

[Toby from MO]

Just got my SRH a few months ago and have only done the basic cleaning.  I have not disassembled it for a thorough cleaning yet as I noticed it comes apart in major assemblies which is somewhat more involved than my other revolvers.  Is there anything to watch out for when disassembling it?  I read the owners manual but I still thought I would ask.

I would really like to get the cylinder assembly apart and give those pieces a good cleaing as those "nooks and crannies" are hard to get into when assembled.  Is this recommended?  I'd lilke some first hand experience before I pull this thing apart.

Thanks,
Toby

[HappyHunter]

Go for it!

Gun breaks down easy with basic tools.  Directions call for using the main hammer assembly to press trigger plunger out...use a small drift punch or even a screw driver instead.

The trigger assembly is easy to drop out and put back in.  Simply take note of upper portion an how it fits into frame in front of hammer assembly.  When trigger assembly is out, some of the parts can still fall off of the assembly watch this so you do not loose track of where they go.

You will not go wrong if you follow the instructions with gun.

I take gun down every time I clean it,  instructions will not be necessary after a short time.

Consider a wolfe spring kit for this gun it will reduce trigger pull considerably.

btw what caliber?

Good luck

Fred :-)

[Varmint Hunter]

HH,

Where is the best place to get a Wolf spring kit for the SRH?

VH

[Toby from MO]

Its a 44 mag.  This is my first Ruger and what a great gun.  First time out it with I was able to hold well under 6" groups at 50 yds using Hornady 240 XTP's and 24gr of H110.  It just feels so comfortable in the hand.

Also, like Varmint Hunter, where can I get some info on the spring kit, where is the best place to buy it?

Thanks again,
Toby

[HappyHunter]

The correct spelling is Wolff.  I bought mine at  midwayusa.com.

If I did it correct this is the url:  http://www.midwayusa.com/rewriteaproduct/351363

I could not use the two weaker hammer springs because of too light of a hammer hit.  Kit comes with three hammer spring and two trigger springs.

Good luck.

Fred :D  :-)

[HappyHunter]

Well I guess I did it wrong with url.  Just copy and paste to taskbar.

Kit cost less than $11.

Fred