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Thread: Ruger Kodiak Backpacker
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March 22nd, 2015, 10:53 PM #1
Ruger Kodiak Backpacker
Not going backpacking in Kodiak country anytime soon, but I'm equipped in the event. I was looking for something else to fire 44 Specials and came across this in a SWPA gun shop during my latest trip to the Pgh area:
It's a TALO distributor special Ruger Redhawk called the "Kodiak Backpacker."
It puts 900 fps 44 Speical handloads into a 2.25" circle at 50 ft. I haven't fired any 44 Magnum ammo yet as I don't own any. With the 44 Specials, you don't really feel it go off. It has a really slick "S&W-like" DA and SA pull. The grip frame is an actual grip frame, not the GP100-like "stub." I'm going to retire my S&W 696 to the safe, and use this one for casual range shooting, and keep the Charter Bulldog for carry.
NoahLast edited by Noah_Zark; March 22nd, 2015 at 10:56 PM.
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March 22nd, 2015, 11:00 PM #2
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I saw those, they are cute little guys. If you want a compact .44mag that can handle hot loads (if you dare) it is a good option. I have been hoping they would come out with a .44mag Toklat.
I have come close to buying .44special brass several times but never did. The revolvers are for .44mag and I can load mild .44mag loads and don't have to worry about scrubbing the ring of fouling out of the cylinder.
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March 22nd, 2015, 11:05 PM #3
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Nice. Never saw one. That and the bulldog are the opposite ends of the spectrum in build concept. Sort of smart car vs hummer. I like it a lot.
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March 23rd, 2015, 08:11 AM #4
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Beautiful!
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March 23rd, 2015, 08:25 AM #5Hokkmike Guest
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So, how does it handle? I'll bet the bear killer is a bear in the hands. I imagine it bucks a lot. Very nice looking gun.
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March 23rd, 2015, 09:32 AM #6
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fired one two weekends ago
snappy but fun
the grip looks and feels nice but was not ideal for me with hot loadsMontani Semper Liberi
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March 23rd, 2015, 02:17 PM #7
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All I have fired are 900 fps 44 Special cast bullet loads, and it's not unpleasant at all. A 3" or 4" 357 Magnum is noticeably more harsh. All this will ever see are 44 Special loads.
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March 23rd, 2015, 02:48 PM #8
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March 24th, 2015, 06:25 PM #9Grand Member
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March 24th, 2015, 07:08 PM #10
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Vey nice, clean lines and simple form still makes the perfect snub nose.. I would still have to see that 2.5" circle at 50 yds with my own eyes though.. LOL
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