I was moving my gun safe yesterday and while I had everything out, I realized I didn't have a complete list of serial numbers. The Redhawk was available in blued or, and was primarily used by handgun hunters. In 1955, Ruger's first single-action centerfire revolver was introduced with a suggested retail price of $87.50 and was called the Blackhawk. safety is not fully engaged or fully disengaged), then the pistol may not fire when the trigger is pulled. Phone: 336-949-5200 / Fax: 336-949-5300. I think my 3 redhawks will be leaving the armory now soon. You should remove all aftermarket accessories before returning the grip frame assembly to us. According to Ruger's Jay Jarvis the phenomenon was a combination of rough usage and stress corrosion cracking. 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. 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. The Redhawks from the mid '80's were the ones affected by the thread lube problem. Pp. Redhawk 1, I'll be interested to see how Ruger responds. Sending it now will not get it back to you any sooner; it will only mean that we have it longer. arrangements for shipping your pistol back to Ruger for the free safety retrofit. You can enter your serial number in the form above to determine if your pistol is subject to the recall. (2006). return your grip frame assembly, we will include a free magazine ($29.95 value) as a "thank you" for your This didn't happen often. 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. Once parts are available in your country, we will provide you with the repair center's contact information. View Warning Announcement PDF, "Old Model" Single-Six, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk and Bearcat. No. I have added aftermarket accessories to my pistol; will these be returned? For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 336-949-5200. To the ends of the earth: the Transglobe Expedition, the first pole-to-pole circumnavigation of the globe. Is my Mark II or Mark III affected? Will I have to pay shipping? I've amassed quite of few, but little to no information about most of them unfortunately. [2] Some Redhawks were reported to be separating at the junction between barrel and frame. We will be retrofitting grip frame assemblies on a first-come, The barrels had a generous amount of lube applied to the threads and the excess wiped off after assembly with the frame. No. 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. JavaScript is disabled. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I will even sign a waver not to come after you if one should loose it's barrel. I've been shooting some pretty stout loads through the gun. The Redhawk is available with scope mounts and rings. Please contact Customer Service at Like the Redhawk .357, the large frame .357 Blackhawk is a .357 on a .44 frame. I do think Ruger has a serial number list, though, so a phone call with the serial number should put it to bed for a particular gun. The rear sights are fully adjustable, featuring a white outline. I know Ruger would have my back if I shot the barrel off, thats Ruger. Because we are firmly committed to safety, we would like to retrofit all potentially affected pistols with an updated safety mechanism. Finally they discovered it was a change in the barrel assembly lube, fixed that, and fixed the problem. [6],[7] For several years gunsmiths[8] have been customizing DA/SA revolver cylinders (manufactured using modern metallurgy[9]) of .45 Colt, .454 Casull or .460 S&W Magnum chamberings to accept .45 ACP (and possibly other calibers) with moon clips in addition to the revolver's original round(s). only. Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV pistols (including 22/45 models) manufactured prior to View Recall Notice, Ruger American Rimfire Rifle Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice - Jan 2014 - Additionally, you should remove your grip panels Create your own unique website with customizable templates. [2] Many shooters prefer the more classic lines of the Redhawk, especially those who do not plan to use a scope. In the meantime, we strongly recommend that you do not use your Mark IV pistol until it has been For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. Affected firearms have serial numbers beginning with "401" (2017 production) or "WBR" (2016 production). 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. 501-54XXX 4 comments 100% Upvoted Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company and Their Firearms. Clip That Is! "The Empty Chamber" warning announcement for all older single-action revolvers. And in some cases, firearms may be stored for a length of time before they are shipped. Are you sure that the other sites are stating that it's Ruger Redhawks that were having the problems? And value can increase depending on condition, barrel length, caliber, finish, box, shipper, etc. it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was The story is they lubed the threads on friday and assembled them on monday so its said. Although only a small percentage of pistols appear to be affected and we are not aware of any What others have said about the new ones being better, well I have to agree, especially the trigger. 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: . In particular, It is not necessary for us to have the barrel/receiver assembly to perform the retrofit. Quinn, Jeff (2015-06-17). Thats a $29.95 value. View Recall Notice, M77 Bolt-Action Rifles - Oct 1985 - (05041) revolver chambered in 44 Magnum with a 6 round capacity and 7.5" barrel. Also, to the extent the installed aftermarket parts are being replaced pursuant to the retrofit (sear and safety), these will not be returned. : Revolvers 3 Posted by u/ruappana 2 years ago Ruger Redhawk .44 barrel issue serial numbers? I acquired it used and in one afternoon, I put over 60 rounds of Hornady 240 XTP ammo through it. 4.2 inch (106.7 mm). However, It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but are available. What do I have to send back to you? We are firmly committed to safety and appreciate your patience and I think they followed the wrong process. In fairness to all customers, we are unable to provide expedited retrofits. This revolver features a an orange ramp front sight with an adjustable notch rear sight, a double action/single action . I read on one of the forums about someone who had a round that had evidently been loaded way too hot and he said when it went off, he noticed the recoil was more significant, but nothing else. 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. 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. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. 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. This revolver is blued and has the original wood grips. Copyright 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. We have conducted additional testing and have confirmed this condition. There have been reports of the barrels of early Redhawks falling off, apparently due to an improper adhesive that was being used originally. You can see a picture of a Mark IV marked with the "S" above. While we will attempt to return accessories to you, we cannot guarantee that is the case. Ser. That is until he tried to cock the hammer for the next shot. All I can say is WOW!!!!! Not wise to put out a warning before you actually know what happened. If you're going to make a hole, make it a big one. Ruger Redhawk Barrel Problems Serial Numbers 9/16/2019 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. No. View Recall Notice, Ruger P85 9mm Pistol - Oct 1990 - (For images of Ruger's machined.45 ACP/.45 Colt cylinder, see the photos in Jeff Quinn's Redhawk review of the, and.). If you cannot sign up via the website, you may call our Recall Call Center at 336-949-5200 to speak with a customer service representative. Bill, 1911crazy, sounds like you maybe jumping the gun, But I am sure there are a lot of guys out there that will take your defective Redhawk's of your hands for a reduced price, seeing how they are so dangerous.. .44 Magnum tex45acp Registered You would think that Ruger must know the serial numbers of the . That should make you feel better about not having to worry about anyone but one person getting hurt shooting them. Instead, they sat overnight or over the weekend, to be assembled to frames on the next workday.A thick covering of the lube over time caused the issue. We will keep the old parts. 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. We will make every effort to return your grip frame assembly to you within one week of receiving it. The problem guns were ones where the threads were lubed, but barrels not immediately assembled to frames. # is 1985. Calibers: 357 Mag, 41 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 Auto, 45 Colt. [2] It was determined that the barrel separations on the Redhawks were due to a change in the lubricant used when attaching the barrels to the frames, but by that time the new Super Redhawk design was already well underway and the extended frame was kept. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Our call center is available Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. I'm not 100% sure when this upswing started, but it was going strong in 2005 when the NewVaq came out and hasn't slacked off since. I'm interested in double action Rugers and a few others here are too. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. aftermarket parts you may have installed on your grip frame. Our awarding-winning products (theRuger Scout Rifle, LCR and LCP ) all prove that Ruger has arugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooter's needs. This includes the Mark IV Target, Competition, and Hunter models, as well as the 22/45, 22/45 Lite, and the 22/45 Tactical. 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. VETRAN LIKE MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHERS BEFORE ME. We wholeheartedly recommend three revolvers from Ruger: their small-frame 5-shot SP101; their medium-frame GP100; and their large-frame Redhawk which was originally designed and built for the. I am not sure how much it had been shot before I got it, but it had definitely been used. In addition, the cylinder itself is longer than most competitors', allowing ammunition to be loaded to a longer overall length. If you could, please tell us what sites these posts were on. I will give you a $100 for all of them bad powder keg Redhawk's you have. 501-54XXX, Scan this QR code to download the app now. Provided your grip frame is sent in with original factory parts, you will not notice a difference in the trigger pull. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Anything and everything to do with Revolvers, Trying to find out from where to where the barrel installation lube issue is present. We have determined that the disconnector in the two-stage trigger system on our SR-556VT modern sporting rifles was not properly heat treated by a vendor and that the disconnector can wear prematurely. Also, customary charges for parts and labor will apply, but we will not charge you any shipping or handling charges. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. For specific questions or additional information, please contact Customer Service . assembly. (Note that customers in states with magazine shipping restrictions will receive a 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. 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 Smith & Wesson Model 29). I had one of the early ones and shot thousands of full power loads through it without any trouble. and our Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. For safety reasons, old, black-powder.45 Colt revolvers should not be modified to shoot.45 ACP cartridges. I have interest in a collection of first year models if I can find out what year to look for, and if I can find them. Cookie Notice 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 Smith & Wesson's triple lock design, discontinued in 1915. Contents.Design and construction The Redhawk was the first large-bore double-action revolver made by Ruger. Here is what you can expect. aftermarket accessories.) Ruger has recently received a small number of reports from the field indicating that LCP pistols can discharge when dropped onto a hard surface with a round in the chamber. Where you are in the list and when you receive your box will depend upon when you sign up. In fact they had just brought out the Super Redhawk, and considered discontinueing the Redhawk series. 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. Download this notice for specific details on affected units. These revolvers were produced from 1970 to 1988, and were unlike other double-action revolvers in that they used a one-piece frame, rather than a removable sideplate, which lent them superior strength. For 70 years, Ruger has been a model ofcorporate and community responsibility. [1], The revolver has forward ramp sights with four different interchangeable sight inserts. if the trigger is pulled while the safety lever is midway between the "safe" and "fire" positions (that is, the Apr 8, 2022 #3 contender Ruger Guru Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages 22,648 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". These models bear serial numbers beginning with "401" (2017 models) or "WBR" (2016 models). View Safety Bulletin, Mark IV Pistol Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice - June 2017 - Ruger recently discovered that all Mark IV pistols (including 22/45 models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017 have the potential to discharge unintentionally if the safety is not utilized correctly. Follow the instructions in your instruction manual to separate the barrel/receiver The Super Redhawk was introduced late in 1987, in .44 Magnum with 7.5- and 9.5-inch barrel lengths. Here is what you can expect. 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. Your contact information will not be used for any purpose other than communicating with you regarding this recall. We will mail shipping boxes to customers on a first-come, first-served basis, once parts are available. Yes; however, that will require additional time. For customers in states with magazine shipping restrictions, we will send you a ShopRuger.com gift certificate in lieu of the magazine. 1, which has been made in dozens of calibers and at least six models and had a $280 price tag when introduced in 1967. 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. Most of what I have read have been from that company in South America (I don't like to slander other gun makers). Many shooters prefer the more classic lines of the Redhawk, especially those who do not plan to use a scope.Adventurer Sir carried a Redhawk on the 14-month-long and used it to ward off a. Malfunction. - Jan 1982 - 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. Versions of the Super Redhawk with 20-inch barrels were produced for the UK market with serial numbers in the 551-5xxxx and 551-7xxxx range. No. If I am not mistaken, he had the gun checked out by a gunsmith and it was no worse for the wear. View Recall Notice. It was designed by Harry Sefried, who previously worked for High Standard Manufacturing Company, where he designed the High Standard Sentinel revolver. You can enter your serial number in the form above to determine if your pistol is subject to the recall. 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. View Recall Notice, "Old Model" (pre-1973) Single-Six, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, or Bearcat Revolvers - Jan 1982 - 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). I have however heard of other brands of guns having them break off. I seen a Redhawk come in a 44mag box with a 41mag barrel I think the guy still has it. I received my Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag with a 51/2" barrel a week ago and am really pleased with it. Thanks guys. If you have installed any aftermarket trigger components, they will not be returned. We will mail shipping boxes to customers on a first-come, first-served basis, once parts are available. Due to the controls on the export and import of firearms and related parts and components, the retrofit of The problem shown in that pic was related to a thread lubrication issue that caused damage to the barrel shank upon assembly (paraphrasing, been a while since I read the details). 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.The revolver has forward ramp sights with four different interchangeable sight inserts. [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. There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for /Single and Double actionFeedsystemSixSightsThe Ruger Redhawk is a, large-frame that was first introduced in 1979. It was designed by Harry Sefried, who previously worked for, where he designed the High Standard Sentinel revolver. 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. 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. I would say that right this moment, Ruger QC is at the highest it's been since at least the 1970s, maybe even 1960s. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. There are several ways to sign up for the retrofit. Our motto, 'Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens ,'echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms.Rugged, Reliable Firearms Copyright 2019 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Redhawk with 5.5-inch barrelTypePlaceoforiginUnited StatesProduction historyManufacturerProduced1979-presentSpecificationsMass3.0625 lb (1.386 kg)Length9.5-13 inches (241.3-330.2 mm)length. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and No. We are firmly committed to safety and appreciate your patience while we arrange to The Redhawk was the first large-bore double-action revolver made by Ruger. the white safety dot that is visible when the safety is engaged. Taylor & Francis US. These revolvers were produced from 1970 to 1988, and were unlike other double-action revolvers in that they used a one-piece frame, rather than a removable sideplate, which lent them superior strength. We have conducted additional testing and have confirmed this condition. It is possible for certain Ruger P85 9mm pistols manufactured between 1987 and 1990 to accidentally discharge when the safety/decocker lever is engaged, if the firing pin is broken in a particular way. You should remove all aftermarket accessories before returning the grip frame assembly to us. 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). 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 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. This number should be used as a point of reference This Ruger No. JavaScript is disabled. You can see a picture of a Mark IV marked with the "S" above. Don't remember exactly..fortunately no one was seriously injured. as a thank-you for your patience and cooperation. When we send you the box and shipping label, we will also send detailed instructions describing what we want you to send and how to send it. Firearms That Have Been Retrofitted Already shipped. "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens." We recommend that you do not use your Mark IV pistol while you wait to have the retrofit performed. 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. Very clean, other than a bit of pitting on the grip frame near the serial number, and a slightly worn spot on the frame, on the RH "cylinder hump". I have been shooting Ruger's Redhawk's for almost long as they have been out, Bought my first one in the early 1980's. Thanks Jim and Ludwig, sounds like you guys really know your Ruger stuff, especially you Jim. Over the weekend the properties would change on the lubricant and make it corrosive. There were VERY few Redhawk 44 mags that had an "issue" with a barrel problem. 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. No. [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. We have determined that Ruger American Rimfire rifles chambered in .22 WMRF (Magnum) and .17 HMR manufactured between November 17, 2013 and January 8, 2014 were manufactured without a vent hole. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Location: San Diego. (Yet to come to the Ruger line was . You should remove all aftermarket accessories before returning the grip frame assembly to us. Contact Ruger/Marlin Customer Service by phone, mail or submit your question via our online web form. We just never know if some of the barrel parts will go to either side too. If you cannot sign up via the website, you may call our Recall Call Center at 336-949-5200 to speak with a customer service representative. (1983). If it helps, the serial number of the one I had seperate is; 501-10445. This makes the Redhawk popular as a bear defense gun among hunters and trappers. 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. The trigger pull will not be altered from the original factory specifications. 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. Shoot it and enjoy it.BTW, that bear won't care how long your 'barrel' is, just keep shooting.Skip. I think it was a problem only for the first year redhawks. Privacy Policy. I guess i'll be getting an S&W 29 in 44mag soon too. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. Please do not use your pistol until the retrofit has been completed. It was model KRH-44R. No. This number should be used as a point of reference You have been added to the list to Only 1,145 were produced. IMHO, Ruger has always been a quality product. 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. 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. In rare circumstances, this condition may render certain internal safety mechanisms ineffective and the pistol has the potential to discharge upon decocking. An older 1980s Ruger Redhawk Hunter in.44 Magnum with a custom scope.During the mid-1980s, Ruger began to have reports of failures in the Redhawk revolvers. Can I continue to use my Mark IV pistol while I wait to send it back in? [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. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of I have been looking at a Ruger Redhawk .44 Mag. 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. Copyright 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. 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