Looking for advice.....

[quiet22]

If you had to choose between a Ruger 44 Alaskan Super Redhawk vs Ruger Redhawk stainless 7.5"......which would you pick for HD and woods walk back up....keep the discussion between these 2......cost for me used would be $855 and $730 respectively....both 95% condition...used.

 

[quiet22]

......let me add one more to consider.......a Ruger Super Blackhawk 7.5" 44 stainless hunter .....95% ...for $725.

 

[MarvB]

Your last addition (the Blackhawk) is what I’ve got and really like it, have taken hogs and a bear. Scoped it a few years back to give it a try on lopes but never got a shot I was comfortable with (kept getting busted) and ended up filling my tag with the Swede.

...haven't shot the other two....

 

[longbow51]

If they're already used, would you have the option of shooting a few rounds through each? In my experience, Ruger accuracy can vary pretty drastically from gun to gun.

 

[deer_shooter]

I'd go with the redhawk. Personally I'd opt for the 5.5' barrel but that's just me. I have an super redhawk and I've owned a couple blackhawks. Given the options you list, Redhawk would be my choice.

 

[EastTNHunter]

I like the longer barrel for a hunting gun. Longer sight radius, less muzzle rise, etc. I prefer the Redhawk and stainless

 

[Jc2020]

I like the Alaskan my self

 

[Jbotto]

I had a 7.5” SBH that I just couldn’t like. Traded it for a 5.5” Redhawk. Much better! After carrying it, I wish I had gone with the 4”. I’m tall with long arms and I have an issue with the front sight tripping over the holster when drawn. I feel like I have my hand nearly to my armpit when it finally clears the holster. Won’t ever buy a longer barrel than 5.5” if I intend to carry in on a belt.

 

[elkhnter]

For HD and woods carry, none of the above. Sorry.
Take your $800 and go buy a Glock 29 in 10mm and be done with it. Much better HD round than the 44 mag or Special. Must more compact than a 5.5” barrel wheel gun.
Just my opinion.

 

[quiet22]

Elkhnter....thank you for your note.....thank you to everyone!...but your note touched a deeper thought connected with my choice.....I was buying the gun to please the already purchased ammo rather than finding the right gun......made me stop to think long term.....thank you.