Manual

WARNINGS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ARE
FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES:
Locking Devices 6 Firing 14
Alterations 8 Disassembly 16
Lead Exposure 10 Lubrication 21
Ammunition 10 Storage 22
Handling 11 Parts Purchasers 26
Cylinder Interlock 12
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.
DO NOT ALTER ANY GUN
8
FIREARMS ARE DANGEROUS WEAPONS–
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS
MANUAL THOROUGHLY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The RUGER
®
REDHAWK
®
revolver is a double-action firearm which is
specifically designed for heavy Magnum cartridges and embodies many
advanced features. The crane and cylinder assembly of the
REDHAWK
®
revolver locks directly into the frame, both at the rear of the cylinder and at
the front of the crane. The ejector rod serves as an ejector - it does not rotate
with the cylinder. The hammer and trigger are powered by opposite ends of
the same coil spring which is in the frame behind the trigger. The
components which link the trigger and hammer to this spring transmit
spring energy with minimum friction loss. All of this mechanism is