What models are affected? (05041) revolver chambered in 44 Magnum with a 6 round capacity and 7.5" barrel. Pp. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Just been offered a Redhawk with sn. pistol may fire at that time. In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the "safe" and "fire" positions, that is, the safety is not fully engaged or fully disengaged, then the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled. While we sincerely regret the need to issue this recall, our motto is, and has been for many years, Our records show that this serial number is not subject to the recall. 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. 501-54XXX 4 comments 100% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up if the trigger is released and the safety lever is then moved from the mid position to the "fire" position, the Is the trigger pull going to be affected by the retrofit? I have a 7.5" which according to Ruger's serial number list, was made in 1984; a 5.5" shows to be made in 1995; and a 4.2" made in 2008. We will contact you when parts are available in your country and provide you with contact information for your local repair center so that you may make arrangements to have your pistol retrofitted. 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. No. The rear sights are fully adjustable, featuring a white outline. Any new advise? AR-556 Model 8504 Lipsey's Exclusive AR-556 Model 8507 United Sporting Companies Exclusive AR-556 Model 8517 Talo Exclusive AR-556 Model 8519 Talo Exclusive AR-556 Pistol AR-556 MPR Model 8522 .450 Bushmaster 18.63"AR-556 MPR Model 8532 .350 Legend 16.38"AR-556 MPR Model 8535 5.56 18" AR-556 Free-Float Handguard Model. Contents.Design and construction The Redhawk was the first large-bore double-action revolver made by Ruger. I'm not surprised that whoever you spoke to at Ruger didn't know of it as it was so few of them it affected. Thanks guys. (Be sure to remove any 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. Serial numbers . If I'm paying NEW PRICES for a new Ruger, I would want to make sure it was as recent a production specimen as possible. 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. return your grip frame assembly, we will include a free magazine ($29.95 value) as a "thank you" for your Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! However, The Redhawk is available with scope mounts and rings. It was designed by Harry Sefried, who previously worked for, where he designed the High Standard Sentinel revolver. You should remove all aftermarket accessories before returning the grip frame assembly to us. View Recall Notice, Ruger P85 9mm Pistol - Oct 1990 - The extended frame also provided enough length to allow scope bases to be mounted on the frame, rather than on the barrel as was done on the scoped versions of the Redhawk. [2], The explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes carried a Redhawk on the 14-month-long Transglobe Expedition and used it to ward off a polar bear. When we Provided your grip frame is sent in with original factory parts, you will not notice a difference in the trigger pull. I have one of the first ones made (second year production) and, yes, though the barrel hasn't yet fallen off (yet! Is there a specific caliber, barrel length, or serial range of these revolvers that may be suspect??? The barrels had a generous amount of lube applied to the threads and the excess wiped off after assembly with the frame. When we are ready to retrofit your grip frame assembly, we will send you a box and prepaid shipping label. On edit: Let me clarify something from the other thread. Please have your unloaded pistol handy when you visit the recall website or call and be sure to provide us with the serial number directly from the pistol. I believe most the advice that I see is call Ruger with the serial # and ask them. I have, I've even seen pics of the aftermath. 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. We have conducted additional testing and have confirmed this condition. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for thecommercial sporting market. Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV pistols (including 22/45 models) manufactured prior to The thin film left in place after assembly didn't have enough of whatever bad chemical to cause a problem. See, e.g., Tomaras, Peter T. American Handgunner. Has the scope notches, but, no mounts or scope. It wasn't an adhesive. We will be retrofitting grip frame assemblies on a first-come, In rare circumstances, this condition may render certain internal safety mechanisms ineffective and the pistol has the potential to discharge upon decocking. 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. I KNOW WHAT SEX I WAS BORN!! However, in 2008 Sturm, Ruger & Co. Once again began marketing the Redhawk in.45 Colt chambering.In June 2015 Ruger announced a production Redhawk version that supports both the round and the round., Ruger achieves this multi- functionality by partially machining the for use of for the while still retaining enough ledge on the cylinder to allow proper., For several years have been customizing revolver (manufactured using modern ) of, or to accept (and possibly other rounds) with in addition to the revolver's original. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but Ill give her a checkout and see what happens, and also call Ruger about the serial range for the barrel issue. Mine is a 1984, KRH-44R, 44 Magnum, 7 1/2" barrel with sight rings. innovative firearms. for Responsible Citizens." the indicated year. The rear sights are fully adjustable, featuring a white outline. I've been shooting some pretty stout loads through the gun. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The Redhawk is offered in several configurations; mine is the Hunter model, with a 7.5-inch barrel, ready to accept a scope, should you want to meddle with the beauty of the beast . "The Empty Chamber" warning announcement for all older single-action revolvers. Firearms NOT subject to the Recall Newly manufactured Mark IV pistols will begin with serial number "500." Thus, if you have a Mark IV or 22/45 pistol with a serial number beginning with the number "5," your pistol is not subject to the recall. Please do not use your pistol until the retrofit has been completed. We plan to have all international pistols retrofitted at repair centers in the customer's country. This allows for either increased powder capacity, heavier (and therefore longer) bullets without compromising the powder load, or a combination of both. from the repair center. The Redhawk is reinforced to handle extra stress, making it very popular for use by as it is able to handle both.45 Colt and.44 Magnum loads. 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. 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. 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. In the meantime, we strongly recommend that you do not use your Mark IV pistol until it has been I for one would like to read them. The trigger pull will not be altered from the original factory specifications. We will do our best to return your grip frame assembly to you within one week of receiving it. ;D. buddy had one let loose on him. [6] In 2021, Ruger produced 500 GP100s in memory of Jeff Quinn, a YouTuber and founder of the online firearms magazine Gunblast, who died the previous year. We will contact you when parts are available in your country and provide you with contact information for your local repair center so that you may make arrangements to have your pistol retrofitted. This notice involves a free safety conversion for "Old Model" Single-Six, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk and Bearcat single-action revolvers manufactured from 1953 to 1972. 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. The problem guns were ones where the threads were lubed, but barrels not immediately assembled to frames. and our 336-949-5200. It was a mystery for a while at Ruger but was eventually discovered that the lube on the threads used to assemble the barrels to the frame should not be allowed to set up. Phone: 336-949-5200 / Fax: 336-949-5300. I'm interested in double action Rugers and a few others here are too. No. 7.5 inch (190.5 mm). In addition, the cylinder itself is longer than most competitors', allowing ammunition to be loaded to a longer overall length. For 70 years, Ruger has been a model ofcorporate and community responsibility. 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 barrels had a generous amount of lube applied to the threads and the excess wiped off after assembly with the frame. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. Buy Ruger Redhawk 05041 44 Magnum 7.5": GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 981943348 . .44 Magnum tex45acp Registered The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan sacrifices 300 feet per second with its 2.5-inch (64 mm . 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. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. You can enter your serial number in the form above to determine if your pistol is subject to the recall. We will mail shipping boxes to customers on a first-come, first-served basis, once parts are available. Have only shot about 5 boxes through it. Which lie got to you so that you refuse Him??? In particular, if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the "safe" and "fire" positions (that is, the safety is not fully engaged or fully disengaged), then the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled. Mark IV and 22/45 pistols outside of this serial number range are not affected. So the Redhawk barrel breakage is a a real, known phenomenon and your 1984 model is somewhat early in Redhawk production. "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens." Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," This makes the Redhawk popular as a bear defense gun among hunters and trappers. If you could, please tell us what sites these posts were on. Posts: 794. iTrader: 8 / 100%. Please follow the instructions in your instruction manual to separate the barrel/receiver assembly from the grip frame assembly. 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