Not sure how to do a trigger job and looking for advice on a gunsmith near Lawrenceville. Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum Description: ... a unique “single spring” mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, replaceable front sights and adjustable rear sights, with an all-stainless steel construction. Other Popular Ruger Services. Lighter springs may produce a lighter trigger pull, but they also produce a lighter hammer fall. First and foremost, the Ruger Alaskan is a massive handgun weighing in at 45 ounces – unloaded. Bill Ruger insisted on a trigger-weight setting “in the range of conventional double-action revolvers,” so I shouldn’t have been surprised when Redhawk pulls I weighed came in at 6 1/2 pounds SA and 11 DA. But they need to ensure the gun is 100 percent reliable with any appropriate ammo, and the springs are correspondingly strong—producing a heavier double-action pull than people like me care for. The Redhawk is reinforced to handle extra stress, making it very popular for use by handloaders as it is able to handle both .45 Colt and .44 Magnum loads. Revolver "Custom-Tune" Spring Kits lighten the trigger pull on single action revolvers and improve the single and double action trigger pull on double action revolvers. Still on the heavy side and still stacks, but usable. Be warned that reducing the spring power may cause light primer hits and mis-fires. Ruger Redhawk 41 Remington Magnum 4.2in Stainless Revolver - 6 Rounds - The Ruger Redhawk embodies many advanced features, such as a triple-locking cylinder, a unique single-spring mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, and rugged stainless-steel construction. Features include a 'triple-locking' cylinder, a unique 'single spring' mechanism for relatively lighter trigger pull, replaceable front sights and adjustable rear sights. The Ruger Redhawk’s trigger is remarkably good. One problem with Redhawks is that they use a single spring for a mainspring and trigger return so if one reduces the single action too much in pull the gun may misfire in double Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot. This particular one was part of an estate sale, and comes in the original case with both wood grips and black synthetic grips. It had a restriction of over .002. The Redhawk's trigger is unsatisfactory as sold. They may not have the lightest pull … I recently ordered Wolff spring kits for my Redhawk and SP101. On Ruger SA revolvers, the trigger return spring will bear against a pin at the top of the mainspring at either side as shown. Depending on your particular gun a lighter mainspring, while helping to reduce the trigger pull can result in light primer strikes and failure to fire. You lightly polish the trigger/sear contact points with crocus cloth. It was very accurate off the bench with jacketed. The hammer spring is also the trigger return spring on a Redhawk. Simply lift one side of the trigger return spring from the pin, and you have dramatically reduced the trigger pull without affecting the weight of hammer fall or detracting from the function of the revolver. Took approx 1/2# off the pull of my Super Redhawk and made it much crisper and more consistent. The Redhawk’s single-action trigger is less than perfect. Both were smooth and felt lighter. Single-Spring Mechanism For A Smooth, Light Trigger Pull According to Ruger engineers, the Redhawk reliably ignites primers with a DA pull as light as 7 pounds. I replaced the factory spring rated at 17 lbs with the 12 lb Wolff spring. Unique, single-spring mechanism allows for a smooth, light trigger pull. Slipping one leg of the Super Blackhawk's trigger spring from its peg to lighten its trigger pull requires no disassembly at all, merely remove the grip panels. The double action trigger is particularly nice; this is something we have noticed on every Redhawk we have fired. Not sure how many pounds but maybe 10lb pull? Leaded like crazy at the cone with lead. I didn't have the funds for accuracy work so I messed around for a couple months here and there pulling the trigger repeatedly. Reinforcing the top strap, barrel, cylinder and other structural areas on this cannon has its penalties. The Ruger® Redhawk® revolver was Ruger's first double-action revolver specifically designed for the powerful 44 Magnum cartridge. The Ruger Redhawk is a DA/SA, large-frame revolver that was first introduced in 1979 by Sturm, Ruger & Company.Made from high-grade steel, it is available in a stainless steel finish. It just doesn't get any easier than that. Bowen and others claim they can get the double action to about 10 - 10.5 lbs with stock springs in double action and 3.5 - 4 lbs single action using the stock springs. The Ruger Redhawk is one of the finest big-bore heavy-duty revolver available, combining the capacity for ultra big-bore calibers and sensible size. No spring change as I was more concerned with light hammer strike than lightest trigger possible, 7.5" .480, straight hunting gun, cold hands etc. Before pull would vary by 8-10 ounces, after is less than 2 ounce difference. What makes it such a great dependable workhorse revolver unique to Redhawks also makes it more difficult to smooth/slick up. On to the spring kit. My redhawk shots OK in single action but going double action throws the aim off quite a bit. Remember that the .454 case uses small rifle primers to help handle the high chamber pressures, and they're harder to ignite than pistol primers. Not stiff to the point where I couldn't learn to deal with it but stiff enough to be a minor concern. Even Super Redhawks are different more like a GP-100 with many interchangeable parts, I've read. Both were smooth and felt lighter. It takes a good gunsmith to appreciably lighten a Redhawk trigger pull. Adjustable Trigger Stop: The Ruger GP, SP, and “Six” series guns are perfectly suited to the installation of my unique, custom adjustable trigger stop. If you’ve only fired .44 Magnums, good old .44 Specials will feel like a stiff sneeze. Double action kits contain assorted trigger rebound springs, allowing the selection of the lightest spring that will provide proper trigger return with your particular pistol. I can/could make the trigger a bit better in double action but it would be at the risk of having a mis-fire with magnum primers at very cold temperatures. The Ruger Redhawk® revolver was Ruger’s first double action revolver specifically designed for the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge. Elmer Keith reviewed the Redhawk for his column “Gun Notes” in the March, 1980 Guns & Ammo. Bill Ruger insisted on a trigger-weight setting “in the range of conventional double-action revolvers,” so I shouldn’t have been surprised when Redhawk pulls I weighed came in at 6 1/2 pounds SA and 11 DA. I'm wondering if there's a relatively easy/cost effective way to lighten the SA pull without really messing with the DA. Disclaimer: I am not a gunsmith, this is just how I do my trigger job on the Ruger SP 101 revolvers based on the information provided to me. Wolff Shooter's Packs contain reliable springs which provide a great improvement in the overall trigger pull and hammer function. All-stainless steel construction. TFB Review: The .44 Magnum Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan. If you want to really do it up right, take it to a smith and for about $80 they can slick up the trigger and reduce the pull to a … The stop comes through the back of the frame to eliminate trigger overtravel, which is often quite excessive on these guns. Before I did the polishing, the DA trigger was not smooth and the SA pull had a slight creep before it broke. They are generally afflicted with significant over-travel and I’d be willing to wager that no Ruger DA has ever left the factory with anything approaching a hair-trigger. The Redhawk was Ruger's first double action revolver specifically designed for the .44 Remington Magnum cartridge. Trigger pull is now around 5 lbs. Look, if Ruger’s designers thought lighter springs would be better for the GP100, they would’ve used them. HOWEVER, I experienced a 30% failure to fire with Winchester primers (they did go off with a second strike). Includes a 9, 10, and 12 pound reduced hammer springs, and a 10 and 12 pound trigger return spring. I have a 5 1/2" stainles Redhawk that had the worst trigger pull I ever seen, heavy and rough. I tuned my Ruger Redhawk .44 Magnum trigger. Before replacement, the Redhawk single action trigger pull was about 7 lbs. Much to my surprise, though, the single action pull on the Redhawk is rather stiff. For all of its utility, however, the Redhawk has an Achilles heel in the form of weak ignition due to its unique main/trigger spring arrangement, firing pins and the transfer bar safety system. Installation requires disassembly and reassembly of the revolver. Double-action pull weight is relatively light at just under eight pounds and free of grit or hesitation. Do it slowly and a little at a time. (that's what I found also) The best way to approach this is to get the gun internals slicked-up with polishing and breaking in, then install a lighter spring and watch for light primer strikes. With a fair mount of work I have the RH trigger pull usable (can at least keep the sights on target throughout the double action pull). (RCBS trigger pull device).