No. RD01 �Standard issue� The most basic modifications necessary to reliable performance. Includes: trigger/action tune, refit hammer nose for maximum firing pin protrusion, provide/install BCA rear sight, provide/install BCA front sight. Crisp,sharp matte finished part for better sight picture. Choice of factory style ramp or patridge blade shape. Choice of stock height or extra height (.040 for factory calibers) for heavy bullet ammo. Please specify both style & height.
RD01 $250.00
No. RD02 �Alpine� A handy companion for fishermen and hunters who require a simple, no-nonsense gun that is tough enough to handle heavy hunting loads that discourage bears and other pests. Available in any standard Redhawk caliber. Modifications include: action/trigger tune with hammer nose refitted for maximum firing pin protrusion, barrel cut to 4 inches, round-butt grip-frame and reshaped factory grip, bevel cylinder in the Colt black powder style.
RD02 (stainless) $650.00 RD02B (blue) $725.00
I saw this and wondered if anyone here knows of it or have any experience with it?,Kev
Posts: 1002 | Location: ALASKA, USA | Registered: 22 May 2002
The model I am talking about is the RD02 Alpine, it is done by Bowen classic arms. It is in a 50AE, but I would like to have the same thing but in a 500 Linebaugh,Kev
Posts: 1002 | Location: ALASKA, USA | Registered: 22 May 2002
Your quote says availible in standard Redhawk calibers. How much more is it to convert to 500Linebaugh or 50 ae? I'm guessing that it would be a 5 shot cylinder and a new barrel. I believe that he used to do a rebore of the factory barrel, but going to 50 cal caused some problems with the steel not being the same hardness throughout. It would be fun though.
Posts: 2924 | Location: Arkansas | Registered: 23 December 2002
Having Bowen do a .500 Linebaugh Alpine Redhawk will run you about $1800 as it is a five shot conversion. I do not have any experience with Bowen's double action conversions(yet!), but I do have a Bisley conversion from Bowen that is superb. And dare I say it, locks up as tight as my buddies Freedom Arms(gasp!). Now a Redhawk, or any double action revolver cannot be expected to lock up as tight or be as well fitted as a fine single action, but from the lone Bowen Redhawk conversion I have handled it is a close second. I would go straight to the source a give BCA a call. He is quite obliging to answer any and all questions and you will learn a lot just from one phone conversation with him.
Posts: 1250 | Location: Golden, CO | Registered: 05 April 2001
I made an earlier post about my Redhawk 500 Linebaugh by Bowen, around here someplace. Lockup is tight and the workmanship is top notch. Bowen is a real master. Even with the 3.5" barrel, the recoil isn't that bad, it's all straight back. This Redhawk weighs 2lbs 13oz's.
Posts: 1508 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 09 August 2002
one more thing I forget to say, what is the difference of using a Redhawk or a SRH, would one be better than the other,I have a 44 SRH. I was thinking of using it although I must say I like the way the Redhawk looks,Kev
Posts: 1002 | Location: ALASKA, USA | Registered: 22 May 2002
I don't think Bowen will pull the barrels on the SRH's. He'll need to do that for the 500 conversion. Something about the metallurgy Ruger is using on the SRH's, causes a lot of galling. You may be limited to the RH.
Those are some custom grips the former owner had made. I'll look up who made them. Too big for my hands, so I had to change them out.
I have had a 500 Linebaugh Super Redhawk converted by Bowen. The Super Redhawk conversion costs more because they install a brand new match grade barrel with a new front sight setup while the standard Redhawk conversion uses a rebored and re-rifled barrel. I like the SRH better because it has a seperate trigger spring, which can be replaced easily to obtain a lighter let off pull. As far as I know, Mr. Bowen tunes most of his custom sixguns with the factory springs so you will have the opportunity to replace a lighter set of springs if desired. Good luck.
Posts: 1002 | Location: Midwest USA | Registered: 01 September 2001
As far as I know, it is not a problem to pull the barrel on a 44 Magnum Super Redhawk - the 454 and 480 Super Redhawks are the ones that Bowen was having trouble with.
Nice sixgun by the way!!!
Quote: I don't think Bowen will pull the barrels on the SRH's. He'll need to do that for the 500 conversion. Something about the metallurgy Ruger is using on the SRH's, causes a lot of galling. You may be limited to the RH.
Those are some custom grips the former owner had made. I'll look up who made them. Too big for my hands, so I had to change them out.
That glost ring rear sight was setup by yours truly and it did work great. That is just personal perference, as it may not work that well for some people. The barrel on this particular sixgun was at 6". Thanks.
Quote: HI,
MINGOBO, that is a different set-up the rear sight is a ghost ring how do you like it?.How long is the barrel on your SRH?,Kev
Posts: 1002 | Location: Midwest USA | Registered: 01 September 2001
50 AE isn't the best choice for a revolver, becasue it is difficult to get a sufficient crimp to hold heavy loads, and not have the rounds too deep in the chamber hence the possibility of light primer hits.
You really want a rimmed case, so either a cut down 500 S&W or the 500 Linebaugh. Witht the 500 S&W on the market, the dirth of good .500" bullets isn't an issue anymore, but cutting down brass would be a PITA.
I've fired a 500 Linebaugh SRH built by Jack Huntington, and it was a well made gun. He is the only smith I know that doesn't shy away from pulling barrels off of the 454 and 480 SRH's. He said they are glued into the frame, and he softens the glue by heating it.
I personally don't like recoil stouter than a 480 in a d/a frame, but to each their own.
Posts: 7213 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 27 February 2001
cutting down 500S&W's shouldn't be too much of a pain. I picked up a 45cal double pistol. When I did a chamber cast of it it looked like I needed a case of about .93". so I took a box of 45colts, then put them in the Lyman case trimmer with a drill on the end. The cases zipped down real fast and worked fine in the gun. I made up some loads useing WC820, BD230-45acp's and quickload, but my starting loads were a bit on the stiff side, so I'll pull the rest and start over.
Or you could use a tubeing cutter to get them close, then trim?
Posts: 2924 | Location: Arkansas | Registered: 23 December 2002
