Taurus 605 or Redhawk .44

[cowentz]

I a want to get a revolver. I currently have a .22 revolver but want something larger I can carry mainly when hiking up state at our cabin. I have been wanting a taurus 605 in .357 for a small compact easy to carry gun. However a guy I work with has offered me a Ruger Redhawk 5.5" .44mag for $350-$400. I don't have the money for both so which one should I get?

[Spishack357]

ruger sp101 in .357... I like the snubby, but I think they come with longer barrels also...

[rwb1500]

I a want to get a revolver. I currently have a .22 revolver but want something larger I can carry mainly when hiking up state at our cabin. I have been wanting a taurus 605 in .357 for a small compact easy to carry gun. However a guy I work with has offered me a Ruger Redhawk 5.5" .44mag for $350-$400. I don't have the money for both so which one should I get?

If you get the Taurus don't pay too much for it. I can't bring myself to buy one, even though the prices are good. I just worry about all the quality control issues. Nothing wrong with the Ruger, but would be a little tough to conceal and it's single action.

If it were me I'd look for a S&W Model 60 with a 3 inch barrel.

[Ultramagnus]

model 60 or the sp101 are best options. carrying a Redhawk on a hike might be alot of labor.

[nraliferddomega]

Redhawk is double action.
Blackhawk is single.

[andyrping]

Odd comparison there, but if it were me, I would take the Redhawk a million times over the 605. The Redhawk is "The" 44 Magnum revolver. That is a nice price too and the 5.5" ones are a bit tougher to come by.

[Neko456]

The RedHawk is a durable, reliable and accurate hand cannon, hard to beat. Comfort wise I like the Red Hawk over the non modified 629 or N frame Smiths.

Definitely I'd choose the RH over the Taurus though Taurus make some nice looking Guns. Ruger's reputation for building Tanks proceed it.

As for carry a RH on long hikes I've seen RH with shoulder slings, where there is a will there is a way. Carrying one shoulder holstered I don't think it would bother me as long as I didn't have to run a great distance.

[7998]

Redhawk hands down. Especially for the price

[cowentz]

I do know it is an odd comparison. I wanted the 605 but the RH at a decent price opens up the option of deer hunting with it also. I think I will take a look and feel of both and then decide.

[rwb1500]

Redhawk is double action.
Blackhawk is single.

Derrr, I don't read very well. I saw Hawk and immediately thought of a black one...

Ruger hands down in that case.