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Some revolvers are made for the range. The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan is made for the moment you hope never comes. Ruger took its extended Super Redhawk frame, with extra steel in the top strap, sidewalls, and barrel mounting area, and paired it with a stubby 2.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel so you get full large-frame strength in a package that rides comfortably on a chest rig. Chambered in .454 Casull, this thing delivers serious stopping power when a charging bear or wild hog closes the distance fast. And since it also runs .45 Colt, you can practice all day with softer-recoiling loads without beating up your hands or your wallet.
The .454 Casull runs at pressures that would wreck a lesser gun, and Ruger built accordingly. The unfluted six-shot cylinder locks into the frame at the front, rear, and bottom for rock-solid alignment shot after shot, and the satin stainless finish shrugs off rain, sweat, and salt air. The Hogue Tamer Monogrip earns its keep here too, with finger grooves and an internal recoil cushion positioned right where the web of your hand takes the hit. Recoil with full-power loads is stout, no way around that, but the grip design and 44-ounce heft keep it manageable, and plenty of owners compare it favorably to shooting a .44 Magnum.
Guides, fly fishermen, hunters, and anyone working or wandering where big animals live have made this revolver a staple. At 7.62 inches overall, it carries easily in a chest holster and clears leather fast, which is exactly the point of a short-barreled defensive revolver. The adjustable rear sight and ramp front let you dial in your preferred load, the double action trigger is smooth for a big-bore wheelgun, and the transfer bar mechanism means it only fires when you pull the trigger. This is a purpose-built tool from a company known for overbuilding its revolvers, and it does its one job extremely well.
Yes, and that dual chambering is one of its best features. Since .454 Casull is essentially a lengthened, higher-pressure .45 Colt, any standard .45 Colt load runs fine in this cylinder. Most owners do the bulk of their practice with .45 Colt and save the full-power Casull loads for carry in the field.
Full-power .454 loads are stout, no sugarcoating it, but the 44-ounce weight and the Hogue Tamer grip with its internal recoil cushion soak up a surprising amount of it. Most folks who are comfortable with a .44 Magnum adapt to it quickly. With .45 Colt loads, it feels downright mild.
A chest rig or shoulder harness is the popular choice, and for good reason. At around three pounds loaded, it gets heavy on a belt during a long day of hiking or fishing. A chest holster keeps it out of the way of a backpack hip belt and puts it right where you can reach it fast, which is the whole point of a short-barreled bear gun.
It is for this gun's intended job. A defensive encounter with a bear happens at close range, where fast handling and a quick draw matter more than long-range velocity. Heavy hard-cast .454 bullets still penetrate deeply even from a short barrel, which is why the Alaskan has been a favorite of guides and backcountry hands since it came out.
| UPC | 736676053018 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 5301 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Satin Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .454 Casull |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 14.9000 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 3.7 |
| Package Width | 10.8 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 4.55 |
| Sights | Ramp Front/Adj Rear |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 6-Round |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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