Ruger Redhawk barrel failure. (Video)

[Irish]

Follow link for video and comments from gun owner, "trigger". http://www.weaponscache.com/forum/pistols/2979-catistrophic-barrel-failure-44-magnum.html

[montanadave]

I've got a Redhawk sitting in the case (wife bought it for my B-day) that I haven't even fired yet.

Thanks for giving me something to think about the first time I shoot it! :blink:

[QuickStrike]

Wonder how old that gun is.

I did hear of the grease problem causing the barrel to be over torqued/stressed during assembly. They'd always fly off at the frame, leaving everything else intact.

I haven't shot mine either. $40+ bucks for a box of ammo? Pftt!

[Irish]

Thanks for giving me something to think about the first time I shoot it! :blink:

Just trying to help :sarcastic:

[Watrdawg]

I hunt with a Super Blackhawk Bisley hunter and luckily have never had a problem. I've put about 1000 or so rounds down range it's always been a very accurate weapon. I mounted a Leupold Vari-x III 4 power handgun scope on it and have had to send the scope back because the recoil knocked the crosshairs out of whack.