Ruger Redhawk Stainless 44mag Revolver - Stainless/Silver, 5.5" Barrel, 6 Rounds, Wood Grips, 3-Dot Sights . injuries, Ruger is firmly committed to safety and would like to retrofit all potentially affected pistols with an Yes, I'm one of the very few people who actually had this happen.Yes, it was a Redhawk, NOT the Super Redhawk.Iron Mike did a very good job of summing it up.It was basically a VERY SMALL bunch, and it was due to the prolonged time the lube sat on the barrels, (over a long weekend, etc) vs an overnight type of issue. Affected firearms have serial numbers beginning with "401" (2017 production) or "WBR" (2016 production). We will install an updated sear and safety. : Revolvers 3 Posted by u/ruappana 2 years ago Ruger Redhawk .44 barrel issue serial numbers? Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of You should remove all aftermarket accessories before returning the grip frame assembly to us. But the Redhawk barrel breakage is why the Super Redhawk has the frame protrusion that gives the SRH barrel such a long thread into the frame. 3 in the Guns.com Vault has a serial . No. When introduced it was only offered in .44 Magnum/.44 Special. I guess i'll be getting an S&W 29 in 44mag soon too. Super Redhawk Revolver (Including Alaskan models) Calibers: 44 Mag, 454 Casull, 480 Ruger, 10mm Auto; Beginning Serial Number: Years of Production: 550-00001: 1987: 550-05951: 1988: 550-23061: 1989: 550-47261: 1990: 550-58827: 1991: . When introduced it was only offered in /. Any new advise? I am going to contact Ruger, I have done hours of research on this, nowhere did I find that there was 30 instances of this happening. Will I have to pay shipping? No. No. (2006). 501-54XXX 4 comments 100% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up Your contact information will not be used for any purpose other than communicating with you regarding this recall. June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. Mine is a 1984, KRH-44R, 44 Magnum, 7 1/2" barrel with sight rings. This number should be used as a point of reference Mark IV or 22/45 pistols with a serial number beginning with the number "5" were produced after June 1, 2017 and are not affected. center's schedule and requirements. ^ Wilson(2008) pp.161-162. We will arrange to have your grip frame shipped directly to us via U.S. The guns were all stainless, chambered in .357 Magnum, had 4 inch barrels, serial numbers with "NRA" prefixes, and rosewood grip inserts engraved with "NRA". I Believe. IMO, if you have a Redhawk that dates well after the intro of the SRH, you should be ok. This allows for either increased powder capacity, heavier (and therefore longer) bullets without compromising the powder load, or a combination of both. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and Sending it now will not get it back to you any sooner; it will only mean that we have it longer. retrofitted. As a full-line manufacturer of American-made firearms, Ruger offers consumers over700 variations of more than 40 product lines, from the ubiquitous 10/22 andMini-14 , to the new and exciting PC Carbine , Security-9 ,EC9s , Ruger Precision Rimfire, LCP II, Mark IV, RugerAmerican Pistol and Ruger Precision Rifle. For safety reasons, old, black-powder.45 Colt revolvers should not be modified to shoot.45 ACP cartridges. 16 year old runaway laws in texas. If you have installed any aftermarket trigger components, they will not be returned. There are occasions when blocks of . I might consider calling Ruger, see what serial number range was involved. Affected firearms have serial numbers beginning with "401" (2017 production) or "WBR" (2016 production). includes Mark IV Target, Hunter, Competition, 22/45, 22/45 Lite and 22/45 Tactical models. View Safety Bulletin, Ruger American Pistol Safety Bulletin - October 2018 - Ruger has discovered that some Ruger American Pistols chambered in 9mm may exhibit premature wear of the locking surfaces between the slide and barrel which, if ignored, can result in a crack developing near the ejection port of the slide. The thin film left in place after assembly didn't have enough of whatever bad chemical to cause a problem. There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. Don't remember exactly..fortunately no one was seriously injured. Custom ammunition manufacturers even have loads made specifically for Ruger revolvers that cannot fit in shorter chambers or revolvers of weaker construction (such as the ). (Note that customers in states with magazine shipping restrictions will receive a Please correct the fields below. Finally they discovered it was a change in the barrel assembly lube, fixed that, and fixed the problem. We will send you a shipping package, prepaid shipping label, and detailed shipping instructions once we are ready to retrofit your pistol's grip frame assembly. arrangements for shipping your pistol back to Ruger for the free safety retrofit. Download this notice for specific details on affected units. We will keep the old parts. Neither of those guns (or these) are mine, so I can't help with the serial numbers. Thanks Jim and Ludwig, sounds like you guys really know your Ruger stuff, especially you Jim. http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=310125&highlight=redhawk+barrel+lube. While we sincerely regret the need to issue this recall, our motto is, and has been for many years, "Arms Makers The repair center will provide detailed instructions regarding how to prepare and ship your grip frame In the meantime, we strongly recommend that you do not use your Mark IV pistol until it has been For serial numbers manufactured prior to our electronic records, or for an official letter confirming the details on your firearm please download and mail in the Request for Letter of Authenticity form. Johnson, Richard (2015-06-16). If I am not mistaken, he had the gun checked out by a gunsmith and it was no worse for the wear. Because the barrel/receiver assembly is the serialized component, not requiring its return simplifies the process and will enable us to more conveniently and quickly return the grip frame assembly to you. Have only shot about 5 boxes through it. No. In fact they had just brought out the Super Redhawk, and considered discontinueing the Redhawk series. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," In June 2015 Ruger announced a production Redhawk version that supports both the rimmed .45 Colt round and the rimless .45 ACP round. If memory serves correct, Contender had this happen.It was a bit more complicated, as many things are, than a mismatch between lube and the steel. Newly manufactured Mark IV pistols will begin with serial number "500." Just thought I would maybe save myself a surprise. when the only other DA .357 they made was the Six. Please follow the instructions in your. Finally they discovered it was a change in the barrel assembly lube, fixed that, and fixed the problem. I really love my redhawks too. The revolver debuted in November 1956 at the price of $96. When we are ready for you to send in your Mark IV grip frame assembly we will mail you a box and prepaid shipping label with detailed instructions on how to return your grip frame assembly to us. There are several ways to sign up for the retrofit. The half shroud covering the barrel to frame connection was supposedly inspired by troubles with the Redhawk barrels. /Single and Double actionFeedsystemSixSightsThe Ruger Redhawk is a, large-frame that was first introduced in 1979. It was model KRH-44R. Gradually options in chambering were pared down, and by 2007 the Redhawk was again only offered in .44 Magnum. If they knew about it since then they should of recalled them before someone gets hurt or killed. Should I send my pistol now? The Redhawk, introduced in 1980, was a scaled-up and improved version of the Security-Six, the target model, with a square butt grip, adjustable sights, and 5.5- and 7.5-inch barrel lengths. I will give you a $100 for all of them bad powder keg Redhawk's you have. We are firmly committed to safety and appreciate your patience while we arrange to Put it in high humidity, uncovered, for a few days and it does.So, there's no 'last serial number' you can go. I have three of them and been shooting Redhawks for over three decades and never even heard of a Redhawk barrel coming off, in any way. ;D. buddy had one let loose on him. Ruger Press Release. The revolvers also used a single spring for both the hammer and the trigger, and this meant that the force required to pull the trigger was higher than similar offerings from other manufacturers, and there was no way to adjust or correct this as it was inherent in the single-spring design. It's just as tight as it always was and very accurate. VETRAN LIKE MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHERS BEFORE ME. However, if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then moved from the mid position to the "fire" position, the pistol may fire at that time. Ruger Redhawk .44 barrel issue serial numbers? Keep the barrel/receiver assembly, magazines, lock, instruction manual, and any aftermarket accessories. We just never know if some of the barrel parts will go to either side too. Quinn, Jeff (2015-06-17). We will install an updated sear and safety. [4],[5] Ruger achieves this multi-cartridge functionality by partially machining the cylinder for use of moon clips for the .45 ACP while still retaining enough ledge on the cylinder to allow proper .45 Colt headspacing. This is an old story. Ill give her a checkout and see what happens, and also call Ruger about the serial range for the barrel issue. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Has been mentioned in the gunrags several times over the years. [2], Taffin, John (2002)"The Legend of Big Red". These models bear serial numbers beginning with "401" (2017 models) or "WBR" (2016 models). It is not necessary for us to have the barrel/receiver assembly to perform the retrofit. What models are affected? Firearms That Have Been Retrofitted Already Serial numbers . View Recall Notice, Ruger American Rimfire Rifle Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice - Jan 2014 - Please follow the instructions in your instruction manual to separate the barrel/receiver assembly from the grip frame assembly. A 4.2-inch barrel was also recently added to accommodate the Canadian rules for minimum barrel length (the same was later done for the GP100 revolver). SR22 Pistol Safety Bulletin - April 2022 - Ruger has discovered that a small number of SR22 pistols may have right and left frame inserts that are not properly secured together. Is there a specific caliber, barrel length, or serial range of these revolvers that may be suspect??? Thats a $29.95 value. No. The grip profile of the Sentinel was used on the 'Six' line of Ruger.357 double-action revolvers, which included the and its variants, the Service-Six and Speed-Six. You can see a picture of a Mark IV marked with the "S" above. We only want the grip frame assembly. I acquired it used and in one afternoon, I put over 60 rounds of Hornady 240 XTP ammo through it. Calibers: 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 Auto, 45 Colt. Is my Mark II or Mark III affected? Copyright 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," There are some problems with the data you entered. Sending it now will not get it back to you any sooner; it will only mean that we have it longer. It was designed by Harry Sefried, who previously worked for High Standard Manufacturing Company, where he designed the High Standard Sentinel revolver. I'm not afraid of it (and it's NOT for sale. He had to take a rubber hammer and beat the cylinder out of the frame and then take a punch and beat the empty shell out of the chamber. After analyzing the problem, Ruger decided to start fitting the .480 Ruger models with 5 . [3] The final product used the same trigger design and same grip panels as the .357 Magnum GP100, but had a larger, stronger frame with integrated scope bases. Contents.Design and construction The Redhawk was the first large-bore double-action revolver made by Ruger. Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to produce a variety of different models, all in the same block of serial numbers. Why are you recalling the Mark IV? For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. We are firmly committed to safety and appreciate your patience and if you can hurt that handgun you are one tough SOB. The Redhawk went into production in 1979 and there are known instances of early guns (hard to state a year or serial number range here) up until around the time of the GP100 development in 1985 where the barrel shank of the Redhawk would break off. innovative firearms. A comparison would be the moisture in exhaling once over the sugar bowl won't casue the sugar to cake up. While we sincerely regret the need to issue this recall, our motto is, and has been for many years, When we are ready to retrofit your grip frame assembly, we will send you a box, prepaid shipping label, and detailed shipping instructions so you can send your grip frame assembly to us. Ser. We understand this is an inconvenience, so when we return the grip frame assembly to you, we will give you an extra magazine, free of charge. Will the old parts be returned to me? If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. Ruger did bring out the Super Redhawk thinking the problem was a design defect, but once they discovered the root cause and corrected it, the problem never occurred . I just hope that no one gets hurt or even worse. Ruger has learned that the trigger overtravel adjustment set screw in a few of its M77 bolt action rifles manufactured between 1968 and 1991 may not be securely tightened and may move too readily. Most of what I have read have been from that company in South America (I don't like to slander other gun makers). it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was The Redhawk, designed for long-term use with the heaviest.44 Magnum loads, included a new latch at the crane, to firmly lock the cylinder at front and rear, a feature last seen in the 's design, discontinued in 1915.The Ruger Redhawk uses modern coil springs design instead of old-fashioned leaf springs that are found in most modern revolvers. Years ago I started saving pictures of broken and blown up guns when I came across them. I just hope this is just one little bump that we can get over with just a few having problems. We recently received a small number of reports from the field that Mark IV pistols (including 22/45 variants) have the potential to discharge accidentally if the safety is not utilized correctly. Follow the instructions in your instruction manual to separate the barrel/receiver We have conducted additional testing and have confirmed this condition. It was not known at the time why this was happening; the Redhawk had been on the market for years with no reported problems, but Ruger decided to address the issue by extending the frame 2.5inches past the cylinder face, all the way to the end of the ejector rod, to provide a massive surface into which to thread the barrel. I am not sure how much it had been shot before I got it, but it had definitely been used. There were VERY few Redhawk 44 mags that had an "issue" with a barrel problem. Location: San Diego. Apr 8, 2022 #3 contender Ruger Guru Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages 22,648 participation and cooperation. Has the scope notches, but, no mounts or scope. Book Sales, Inc.Footnotes. I also believe that it was only on the one's that had the lube applied on Friday and assembled on Monday. The grip profile of the Sentinel was used on the "Six" line of Ruger .357 double-action revolvers, which included the Ruger Security-Six and its variants, the Service-Six and Speed-Six. We plan to have all international pistols retrofitted at repair centers in the customer's country. Thanks guys. Because the barrel/receiver assembly is the serialized component, not requiring its return simplifies the process and will enable us to more conveniently and quickly return the grip frame assembly to you. The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan sacrifices 300 feet per second with its 2.5-inch (64 mm . If you live outside the United States, you can enter your serial number in the form above to determine if your pistol is subject to the recall. Yes; however, that will require additional time. Later on .41 Magnum, .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .45 Colt, and .45 ACP/.45 Colt were added to the lineup. Like the Redhawk .357, the large frame .357 Blackhawk is a .357 on a .44 frame. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for Gun Digest Book of the.44. I seen a Redhawk come in a 44mag box with a 41mag barrel I think the guy still has it. 271 Cardwell Road, Mayodan, NC 27027. I believe most the advice that I see is call Ruger with the serial # and ask them. No. As to the barrel issue mentioned: I'm not sure what years were affected. For safety reasons, old, black-powder .45 Colt revolvers should not be modified to shoot .45 ACP cartridges. No. 2015-06-15. We have determined that some Ruger SR9 pistols manufactured between October 2007 and April 2008 can, under certain conditions, fire if dropped with their manual safeties in the "off" or "fire" position. We will retrofit consumers grip frame assemblies on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to sign up for the retrofit as soon possible. The trigger pull will not be altered from the original factory specifications. "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens." Where you are in the list and when you receive your box will depend upon when you sign up. You should remove all aftermarket accessories before returning the grip frame assembly to us. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Mark IV's within the affected serial number range that have the upgraded safety mechanism have been marked with the letter "S" located on the white safety dot that is visible when the safety is engaged. . However, Ruger's / Redhawk offering is one of the first factory-produced, manufacturer-standard revolver models with such a machined.Success Despite plans to drop the line with the introduction of the, the Redhawk (with the barrel thread lubricant issue corrected) remains in production today. The barrels had a generous amount of lube applied to the threads and the excess wiped off after assembly with the frame. Because we are firmly committed to safety, we would like to retrofit all potentially affected pistols with an updated safety mechanism. Because of international licensing requirements, there will be a delay before parts are available for your local repair center to perform the retrofit. When we are ready to retrofit your grip frame assembly, we will send you a box and prepaid shipping label. I for one would like to read them. if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then moved from the mid position to the "fire" position, the Will you share or sell my contact information? The problem guns were ones where the threads were lubed, but barrels not immediately assembled to frames. [2], The Redhawk holds six rounds of ammunition in its cylinder and until recently was available with a 4-inch, 5.5-inch, or 7.5-inch barrel. Must I ship the gun to you via a Federal Firearms Licensee (or Firearms Retailer)? I have, I've even seen pics of the aftermath. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! If it is, you will be given the opportunity to enter your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address and verify the serial number of your pistol. The rear sights are fully adjustable, featuring a white outline. Praise God that no one was hurt! Never had a problem with any of the 7 I have owned. I know Ruger would have my back if I shot the barrel off, thats Ruger. We will mail shipping boxes to customers on a first-come, first-served basis, once parts are available. Download this notice for specific details on affected units and for instructions on how to obtain this free factory-installed modification. View Recall Notice. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. The trigger pull will not be altered from the original factory specifications. [1], The Ruger Redhawk uses modern coil springs design instead of old-fashioned leaf springs that are found in most modern revolvers. [7] Redhawk 1, I'll be interested to see how Ruger responds. JavaScript is disabled. I don't know a serial number range, just that it was at the time of the Super Redhawk launch. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! My first entry, so go easy. Ruger Redhawk Serial Number. According to Ruger's Jay Jarvis the phenomenon was a combination of rough usage and stress corrosion cracking. Only Mark IV pistols, including 22/45 pistols, are subject to this recall. One of his favorites was the Stutz Blackhawk. The Ruger Redhawk is Sturm, Ruger & Co.'s flagship revolver, providing the user with the cannon-like firepower of the .44 Magnum since its introduction in 1979. 1, which has been made in dozens of calibers and at least six models and had a $280 price tag when introduced in 1967. The Redhawks from the mid '80's were the ones affected by the thread lube problem. We will install the new parts and then return the grip frame assembly to you at our expense, so there is no cost to you. The Ruger Redhawk is a DA/SA, large-frame revolver that was first introduced in 1979 by Sturm, Ruger & Company. Buy Ruger Redhawk 05041 44 Magnum 7.5": GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 981943348 . 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