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4 inch Ruger Redhawk 44 mag.
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If you had a brand new 4 inch Redhawk, what work would you do on it to make it more accurate, function smoother etc.?? I took mine apart and ran a ceramic stone over all the contact surfaces to smooth up the action a little. I makes a big difference. What to do next??DW
 
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A good set of grips that fit your hand well. Aside from that, I would shoot the hell out of it! Nothing more important than being completely familiar and comfortable with your revolver. The Redhawk is a great piece!



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I really like it. I also used the dremel on the grips to slightly reduce the size. Its surprising how a liitle here and a little there in the finger groves make it fall into my hand like it grew there. I bought a 1 pound can of Herco at a yard sale for 25 cents. I am in the process of shooting a whole bunch of 850-950 fps 200 grain round nose flat points. They shoot as well as my old eyes can aim. DW
 
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Wolf springs definitely help on the trigger pull, but you do NOT want to reduce the spring rate below reliable ignition.

If it's a target pistol or a fun-gun, then working with Federal primers will help as they are softer. On the other hand, I did this in my GP100 and in the end went back to the oem springs.


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Posts: 2321 | Location: Greater Nashville, TN | Registered: 23 June 2006Reply With Quote
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Wolfe springs are great, and i think they have a slightly reduced hammer spring, and a even more reduced hammer spring. Use the heavier of the two to keep ignition positive.

I have noticed ruger barrels can be rough, so i used some bore polish on mine when cleaning it and it reduced foulling a bunch. I also like the fire sights on my GP100. Not as good for target shooting, but absolutely great in the field!

I also slightly reduced the creep on the single action trigger pull, but would suggest you have a qualified gunsmith do this for you.


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