Finally got my .44 Alaskan!This is a discussion on Finally got my .44 Alaskan! within the Ruger Double Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Picked it up yesterday from my dealer, bought it brand new in box, which is rare for me!
I plan to switch the grips out ...
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July 18th, 2012, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA
Posts: 828
| Finally got my .44 Alaskan!
Picked it up yesterday from my dealer, bought it brand new in box, which is rare for me!
I plan to switch the grips out for a set of the new Large Letts, and try a set of the ISMI silicone springs that are for the Super Redhawk/GP100. I am very impressed with the fit and finish, and I love the matte stainless. This is definitely a snubbie on steroids!
I also have a 4" .44 Redhawk but I already think I like the Alaskan a little more.......I can't wait to fire this thing!
Last edited by ExArmy11b; July 18th, 2012 at 08:50 AM.
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July 18th, 2012, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Norcal
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Congrats, I'm looking forward to getting the same in 454
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July 18th, 2012, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cincy
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Great Gun! I had the pleasure of WATCHING a guy try to shoot an Alaskan once. He clearly was new to shooting and I believe the Alaskan was his 2nd gun (the first being a 380). Very entertaining, to say the least.
Let us know how it shoots!
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July 18th, 2012, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nevada
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beautiful! yeah, the matte stainless does kind of make my mouth water!
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July 18th, 2012, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA
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I shied away from the .454 model, I thought it might be "too much" gun for me 
I do want a SRH 7.5" .454 but wanted to stick with .44 Magnum, since this makes my 3rd Ruger in .44. 
I am also playing with the idea of dropping in a factory Ruger DAO spurless hammer, just because I think it would look cool.
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July 18th, 2012, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Norcal
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| Quote:
Originally Posted by ExArmy11b  I shied away from the .454 model, I thought it might be "too much" gun for me
I do want a SRH 7.5" .454 but wanted to stick with .44 Magnum, since this makes my 3rd Ruger in .44. | I don't blame you at all for sticking with 44 since you already have the ammo supply, makes perfect sense. It's the same for me since I already have a 9.5" SRH in 454 and don't own a 44. Nothing at all wrong with the 44, will take care of business.
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July 18th, 2012, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina
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Congrats on your new 44 Alaskan, You'll love it. I have one in 454 Casull and it's not bad shooting.I've only put 250 gr Winchester's through it.Let us know how it does.
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July 18th, 2012, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA
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Always thought that gun looked sexy as hell, congrats on your new shooting buddy!
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July 18th, 2012, 11:28 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY
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Sweet !!!!
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July 18th, 2012, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Luzerne County, PA
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Just wait 'till you realize that you can actually conceal it during the cooler months.
Congrats!
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July 18th, 2012, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA
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I actually had planned to use it as a carry piece on certain occasions.. Me and my wife go to the nearby PA state parks a lot and PA allows CC on state park property.
If I'm walking around in the middle of nowhere I want to carry something powerful
Those Cor Bon and Buffalo Bore .44 Magnum "+P" rounds look like a winner, some say they approach .454 power levels and are the "Ruger and FA only" loads.
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July 18th, 2012, 01:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Georgia
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Congrats! I am jealous.
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July 19th, 2012, 01:36 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Luzerne County, PA
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If you're near Hazleton, hit me up to compare 44 and 454 side by side.
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July 19th, 2012, 04:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida
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Nice gun, the only thing I can say about it is WOW!!!
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July 19th, 2012, 05:43 AM
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#15 | | Sr. Exec. Button Monkey
Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Springfield
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That thing is sweet!
Yet bada$$ at the same time... 
I would really like to hear your opinion of the 4" Redhawk vs. the Alaskan. I'm trying to decide between the two myself. (Right now I'm leaning towards the 4")
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