The .454 Casull in the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan

[Protest]

So, what would be the pitfalls of owning the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan which is chambered in .454 Casull? Would it not make a sweet pocket/conceal carry weapon?

Also, if ever used in self defense, would the prosecution state that it was unnecessary force?

Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Double-Action Revolver Models

 

[Leadeye]

Recoil with the full size SR is pretty fierce with full power 454 loads. I have had good results with shooting strong 45lc handloads in it though. I think I would do the same if I owned a short SR. 454 brass and ammo are pretty pricy as well.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Another advantage, especially if you're a handloader: Can shoot .45 Schofield, too.

Bump up the caliber to .460 and get .454, .45 Colt, and .45 Schofield in one package.

-J-

 

[dom1104]

uh, have you ever shot one or even held one?

Not my idea of a pocket gun, by a LONG shot.

It is HUYUGE. in a cool way, but not in a pocket way. or even CCW.

 

[6birds]

It is HUYUGE. in a cool way, but not in a pocket way. or even CCW.

They IWB CC quite nice, actually.

 

[kludge]

No way I'd use .454 for CC/SD. Pitfalls? It's HEAVY, It's got twice the recoil of a ,44 Magnum, It's LOUD.

.45 Colt is really pushing the limits. The standard .45 Colt load will go through a deer lengthwise.

Of all my handguns (not counting .22LR), the .454 or .45 Colt would be last on the list for CC.

IMO, deadly force is deadly force. YMMV.

 

[wolfman]

So, what would be the pitfalls of owning the Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan which is chambered in .454 Casull? Would it not make a sweet pocket/conceal carry weapon?

Also, if ever used in self defense, would the prosecution state that it was unnecessary force?

Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan Double-Action Revolver Models

Think "PASS THROUGH" ,,,,,, "WAY THROUGH!!!!", as in anything behind your target for at least 50 yds could also recieve a fatal wound.

 

[Redskinsfan]

No way I'd use .454 for CC/SD. Pitfalls? It's HEAVY, It's got twice the recoil of a ,44 Magnum, It's LOUD.

.45 Colt is really pushing the limits. The standard .45 Colt load will go through a deer lengthwise.

Of all my handguns (not counting .22LR), the .454 or .45 Colt would be last on the list for CC.

IMO, deadly force is deadly force. YMMV.

I agree with what you've written except the underlined. A standard 45 Colt will not pass through a deer length wise. My son shot a deer at 20 yards in its left side, the bullet did not pass through right side but was lodged under the skin. I have that bullet on the top of one of my gun cabinets as a memento. Don't get me wrong, the 45 Colt is an excellent deer cartridge in this state and that deer took three steps and fell dead, but a standard 45 load won't go through a deer.

Best regards,

Terry

 

[Protest]

Thanks everyone for the replies, very helpful.

 

[wahlspyder]

Everyone is right on with the .454. Think serious recoil (which I love), a deafening roar especially out of a short barrel, blinding muzzle flash out of a short barrel in a night shooting scenario, and serious overpenetration.