Description
The Toklat takes everything people like about the Super Redhawk and puts it in a package that makes sense for the backcountry. Named after the Toklat River in Alaska, this TALO exclusive splits the difference between the stubby Alaskan and the long-barreled hunting models with a 5-inch slab-sided barrel. That flat-sided profile trims weight where you don't need it while keeping enough steel up front to settle the gun during recoil and give you a longer sight radius than a snub. Chambered in .44 Magnum, it also runs .44 Special, which is a nice option for cheaper range sessions or lighter practice loads before you step up to full-house magnums.
Built Like a Super Redhawk Should Be
Ruger overbuilt this platform on purpose. The cylinder locks into the frame at the front, rear, and bottom, keeping alignment tight shot after shot with heavy loads. The extended frame carries extra material in the top strap, sidewalls, and barrel mounting area, so a steady diet of stout .44 Magnum won't loosen it up. The barrel is cold hammer-forged for accuracy and easy cleaning, the whole gun is corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and a transfer bar mechanism keeps things safe until the trigger is deliberately pulled.
Toklat Recoil Control and Optics-Ready Frame
The black Hogue Tamer Monogrip has an internal recoil cushion sitting right behind the frame where your hand takes the hit, and it makes a real difference when you're running heavy bullets. Sights are a red ramp front paired with a fully adjustable rear, so you can dial in your hunting load. Better yet, the frame has Ruger's integral scope mounts machined right in, and rings come in the box. If you want a red dot or handgun scope for deer season, you're set up without buying extra hardware.
Who the Super Redhawk Toklat Fits
This one earns its keep as a bear-country sidearm, a chest-rig companion for backpack hunters, and a legitimate hunting handgun in its own right. The DA/SA action gives you a fast double-action pull when things happen quickly and a crisp single-action option for deliberate shots. If you've been looking for a .44 Magnum that carries better than a 7.5-inch gun but still shoots like a full-size revolver, the Toklat is worth a hard look.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
- Model: Super Redhawk Toklat (TALO Exclusive)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 05518
- UPC: 736676055180
- Caliber: .44 Magnum (also fires .44 Special)
- Action: Double / Single Action Revolver
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 5", slab-sided, cold hammer-forged
- Frame Material: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Satin Stainless
- Grip: Black Hogue Tamer Monogrip with recoil cushion
- Front Sight: Red Ramp Insert
- Rear Sight: Fully Adjustable
- Optic Mounting: Integral scope mounts machined into frame
- Safety: Transfer Bar Mechanism
What’s Included
- Ruger Super Redhawk Toklat revolver
- Ruger scope rings
- Hard case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Super Redhawk Toklat shoot .44 Special ammo?
Yes. Like all .44 Magnum Super Redhawks, the Toklat happily runs factory .44 Special loads. That makes practice sessions easier on your hand and your wallet, and lets newer big-bore owners work up to full magnum loads at their own pace.
How is the Toklat different from a standard Ruger Super Redhawk?
The Toklat is a TALO distributor exclusive built on the same rugged Super Redhawk platform, but with a distinctive 5-inch slab-sided barrel. That flat-sided profile sheds some weight and gives it a look all its own, while landing between the 2.5-inch Alaskan and the 7.5-inch hunting models in overall size. You keep the triple-locking cylinder, extended frame, and integral scope mounts.
Can I mount a red dot or scope on the Super Redhawk Toklat?
Yes, and it's one of the best reasons to pick this platform. Ruger machines the scope mounts directly into the frame's solid steel, which eliminates the loose-base problems you can run into with add-on rails. Scope rings ship in the box, so you can mount a handgun scope or tube-style red dot right away.
Is the Toklat a good choice for bear defense or handgun hunting?
It handles both roles well. The 5-inch barrel keeps it manageable in a chest rig or belt holster for backcountry protection, while the adjustable sights, cold hammer-forged barrel, and optic-ready frame make it a genuinely capable hunting revolver. The Hogue Tamer grip with its internal recoil cushion helps you stay on target with heavy loads.





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