INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR BLUED & STAINLESS STEEL CALIBERS .41, .44 Magnum & .45LC RUGER® REDHAWK® DOUBLE-ACTION REVOLVERS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM For Product Service on This Model Please Call: (603) 865-2442 (See p. 25) STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc. Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.
State-By-State Warnings Certain states require by law that their own specified warning notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms sold in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because our products may be sold in these states, we include the following: California: ! WARNING ! ADVERTENCIA “A los niños los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar.
Maine: “ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A CRIME. IF YOU LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION SEPARATE. KEEP FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION LOCKED UP. USE TRIGGER LOCKS.” Maryland: “WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause death or serious injury.
New Jersey: “IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO LEAVE A LOADED FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.” New York City: “THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE WEAPONS STORAGE. ALL WEAPONS SHOULD BE STORED UNLOADED AND LOCKED IN A LOCATION THAT IS BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND ANY OTHER UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.
WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER? Certain states and jurisdictions now require that all newly manufactured pistols and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge.
FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION. This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care for your RUGER® REDHAWK® revolver properly. Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live ammunition.
WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES: Locking Devices Alterations Lead Exposure Ammunition Handling Cylinder Interlock 6 8 10 10 11 12 Firing Disassembly Lubrication Storage Parts Purchasers 14 16 21 22 26 OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS– READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING. WARNING–ALTERATIONS This product was designed to function properly in its original condition.
readily removable without tools and dismantles, along with the cylinder/crane group, into a small number of subassemblies for inspection and cleaning (See Figure 1 and Figure 2, below). The internal parts are installed either through the top or bottom of the gripframe; therefore, no side plate is needed. The resulting double solid frame contributes greatly to the extraordinary strength and reliability of these revolvers.
WARNING – LEAD EXPOSURE Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.
AMMUNITION (CARTRIDGES) NOTICE WE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY WHATSOEVER OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH, OR AS THE RESULT OF, THE USE IN THE REDHAWK REVOLVER OF FAULTY, OR NON-STANDARD, OR “RE-MANUFACTURED”, OR HAND LOADED (RELOADED) AMMUNITION, OR OF CARTRIDGES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH THE FIREARM WAS ORIGINALLY CHAMBERED. HANDLING CARRYING: The Redhawk revolver can be carried with all chambers loaded.
TO LOAD AND FIRE Be sure the revolver is pointed in a safe direction and is never cocked while loading. 1. Press the crane latch and guide cylinder out of frame to the left to its loading position (See Figure 3). FIGURE 3 LOADING THE REVOLVER. ➧ WARNING – CYLINDER INTERLOCK When correctly operated, the cylinder cannot be opened when the hammer is cocked, and the hammer/trigger mechanism is not able to be operated until the cylinder is locked shut.
3. The revolver is now ready to fire, either “double-action” by pulling the trigger through its complete arc for each shot, or “single-action” by cocking the hammer and then pulling the trigger for each shot. The trigger pull is somewhat shorter and lighter when the revolver is fired single action, and this is the preferred mode for precise shots or target shooting. 4. DO NOT TOUCH THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.
WARNING–FIRING When firing the Redhawk revolver, be sure all persons are a safe distance to the rear of the shooter. When fired, all revolvers discharge hot gas and particles of lead, powder grains, or lubricant through the clearance gap between the cylinder and the rear of the barrel at high speed. This can injure a person who is standing too close to the revolver.
Practice this important gun handling skill with an unloaded revolver until you have developed the proper control and ‘touch’ to decock your revolver safely. The key to safe decocking is having the weight of the revolver controlled with one hand, while the thumb and forefinger of the ‘shooting hand’ control the hammer and trigger. Improperly restraining the trigger during this procedure may result in the hammer not resting fully against the frame.
NOTE: When ejecting fired cartridge cases, position the revolver at a high angle so the cases will come fully out of the chambers and not slip under the ejector. This high angle positioning is not necessary when ejecting unfired cartridges. CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE 3 2 1 4 WARNING – DISASSEMBLY Always unload a firearm before cleaning, lubrication, disassembly or assembly. Never remove or install a loaded cylinder – it can fire if dropped or struck.
DISASSEMBLY Read instructions before disassembling a gun. 1. BE CERTAIN THE REVOLVER IS UNLOADED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY. 2. Using a properly fitting screwdriver, remove grip screw and lift grip panels from frame. Figure 5 3. Cock the hammer. Insert disassembly pin about one half its length into the hole at the rear of the mainspring strut. (The disassembly pin is carried in the hole in the grip panel locator). Lacking a disassembly pin, any similar instrument will serve (See Figure 5). 4.
6. Pull trigger guard latch to the rear (using mainspring lever) and simultaneously pull trigger guard assembly, intact, out from bottom of frame (See Figure 8). Figure 7 Figure 8 7. Open cylinder and pull cylinder and crane assembly out of frame to the front. 8. Further disassembly is not essential for normal cleaning purposes. Any further disassembly should only be undertaken by factory service personnel.
NOTE: For improved performance the Hammer Link should be assembled to the hammer with the hook-opening positioned upward (towards the hammer). A gun owner can readily change the hammer link to the ‘pointing upward’ position. Use proper size punch to drive out the hammer cross pin. Remove the hammer link and reposition it. Then, carefully hammer in the cross pin so that it is flush with both sides of the hammer.
3. With the trigger forward, replace mainspring lever with mainspring and strut into frame. Be sure that the front end of the mainspring strut is properly positioned on the trigger link at the rear of the trigger (positioning can be seen by looking down through hammer slot). Then replace lever pivot pin (See Figure 13). Figure 13 4. With trigger in rearward position, and gun muzzle pointing upward, slowly insert hammer into frame, paying close attention to the position of the hook on the hammer link.
To clean the revolver after firing, swing the cylinder out and clean the barrel from the muzzle by running a cleaning rod with a solvent coated patch through the bore several times. A bronze wire brush (of correct size for gun caliber) attached to the cleaning rod should then be pushed the full length of the bore several times. Again swab the bore with a solvent coated patch. Then wipe the rod clean and, using a dry patch, swab the bore until it is clean. Examine the bore to be sure that no fouling remains.
STORAGE GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED! USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE REVOLVER FOR STORAGE. (SEE PAGE 6) Do not keep your revolver in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored. These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be perfectly dry. TO RENDER THE REVOLVER INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, press the cylinder latch and swing the cylinder outward.
disassembly pin from the mainspring strut. Lower the hammer and replace the grips on the revolver. The revolver is now reassembled and can be loaded and fired normally. While the revolver is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store a firearm with the supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun safe or other secure location, away from children and unauthorized adults.
Disassemble the other ring and install it on the forward section of the scope tube with the clamp nut positioned to the left of the scope. Install the four top screws. Again, do not tighten. Assemble the rings to the barrel with the locating “tabs” engaging the recesses in the top surface of the barrel. Tighten the clamp nuts so that the rings are locked to the semi-circular cuts on the sides of the barrel. Rotate the scope until crosshairs are aligned properly, and slide scope to desired eye relief.
SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER® REDHAWK revolver please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all circumstances and conditions involved.
State precisely what is wrong. Please enclose copies of any previous correspondence. Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a $20.00 shipping and handling charge. The charge for rebluing the RUGER® REDHAWK revolver is $50.00 plus a $20.00 shipping and handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service or nonstandard alterations are NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service Departments.
Because it is a serial numbered part, the frame of the RUGER® REDHAWK revolver is defined as a ‘firearm’ by Federal Law and is not offered for sale as a component part. Parts designated by an asterisk (*) must be factory fitted. These parts are fitted on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We will not return any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has been modified. See “Warning – Parts Purchasers” below. NOTE: The Hammer Pivot Assembly (Part No.
28 Part Name Barrel 7 1/2” Barrel 7 1/2” Barrel, 5 1/2” Barrel, 5 1/2” Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A) Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A) Barrel 7 1/2” Barrel, 5 1/2” Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A) Case - 5 1/2” bbls., with lock Case - 7 1/2” bbls., with lock Center Pin Lock Center Pin Rod Center Pin Spring * Crane and Crane/Pivot Assy. Part No. H00600 KH00600 H00603 KH00603 H00605 KH00605 KH00630 KH00633 KH00635 RGC-M RGC-L KE-53 KH05400 KE-34 H00800A Model .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models .41 & .44 Mag. cal.
29 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Part Name Crane and Crane/Pivot Assy. Crane Latch Crane Latch Crane Latch Pivot Crane Latch Spring Crane Latch Spring Plunger Crane Pivot Lock Plunger Crane Pivot Lock Spring Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Latch Cylinder Latch Pivot Cylinder Latch Plunger & Spring Assembly Cylinder Latch Plunger Cylinder Latch Spring Cylinder Retaining Ball (2 Req’d.) Disassembly Pin Ejector Ejector Ejector Ejector Alignment Pins (2 Req’d.
30 Part Name Part No.
31 Part Name Hammer Dog Pivot Pin Hammer Dog Spring Hammer Dog Spring Plunger Hammer Link Hammer Pivot Assembly Hammer Pivot Assembly Hammer Strut Hammer Strut Mainspring * Mainspring Lever Mainspring Lever Cross Pin Mainspring Lever Pivot Pin Pawl Pawl Plunger Pawl Plunger Spring Rear Sight Assembly, Complete Rear Sight Base Assembly Rear Sight Blade (White Outline Notch) Rear Sight Elevation Screw Rear Sight Elevation Spring (2 Req’d.
32 Model For barrels with scope ring cuts - See Note A page For barrels with scope ring cuts - See Note A page For barrels with scope ring cuts - See Note A page For barrels with scope ring cuts - See Note A page For barrels with scope ring cuts - See Note A page For barrels with scope ring cuts - See Note A page All Redhawk Models All Redhawk Models All Blued Models All Stainless Models All Redhawk Models All Redhawk Models All Redhawk Models All Redhawk Models All Redhawk Models All Redhawk Models All Re
33 EXPLODED VIEW REDHAWK® BARREL NOTE: The barrel shown in this drawing is for the Redhawk Model that comes with Ruger Scope Rings. This model barrel (Part No. KH00605) has a wide rib barrel with special cuts to accomodate the Scope Rings. The barrel on the regular model cannot be modified to take the Scope Rings. See NOTE A on page 28.
34 REVOLVER MECHANISM REDHAWK®
THE BASIC RULES OF SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING We believe that Americans have a right to purchase and use firearms for lawful purposes. The private ownership of firearms in America is traditional, but that ownership imposes the responsibility on the gun owner to use his firearms in a way which will ensure his own safety and that of others. When firearms are used in a safe and responsible manner, they are a great source of pleasure and satisfaction, and represent a fundamental part of our personal liberty.
A safe direction must take into account the fact that a bullet may penetrate a wall, ceiling, floor, window, etc., and strike a person or damage property. Make it a habit to know exactly where the muzzle of your gun is pointing whenever you handle it, and be sure that you are always in control of the direction in which the muzzle is pointing, even if you fall or stumble. Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. 3. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT IN USE.
5. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET BEFORE YOU SHOOT. Don’t shoot unless you know exactly where your bullet is going to strike. Be sure of the bullet stop behind your target, even when dry-firing with an unloaded gun. If you are in the field hunting, do not fire at a movement or noise. Take the time to be absolutely certain of your target before you pull the trigger. 6. WEAR SHOOTING GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTORS WHEN YOU SHOOT.
8. DON’T SHOOT AT A HARD SURFACE, OR AT WATER. Bullets can glance off many surfaces like rocks or the surface of water and travel in unpredictable directions with considerable velocity. 9. NEVER TRANSPORT A LOADED FIREARM. Firearms should always be unloaded before being placed in a vehicle. A suitable carrying case or scabbard should by used to carry an unloaded firearm to and from the shooting area. 10. AVOID ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEN SHOOTING. Don’t drink until the day’s shooting is over.
A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF AN EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENT: RUGER FIREARMS One of the few American firearms manufacturers whose management has remained in the same family since starting in business, Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., had its beginning in a small machine shop occupying a rented frame building in Southport, Connecticut. In January, 1949, with an initial investment of only $50,000 and an idea, William B. Ruger and Alexander M. Sturm started production of a .
WHY NO WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN PACKED WITH THIS NEW RUGER FIREARM The Magnuson-Moss Act (Public Law 93-637) does not require any seller or manufacturer of a consumer product to give a written warranty. It does provide that if a written warranty is given, it must be designated as “limited” or as “full” and sets minimum standards for a “full” warranty. Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.
