In 2008, Ruger released a new Redhawk revolver chambered for the .45 Colt cartridge.
Since then, the company discontinued that model and introduced a new Redhawk that will run .45 Colt and .45 ACP. Seems like a win to me.
Let’s take a look at the original .45 Colt revolver and the new gun Ruger replaced it with.
What could have been?
The Taurus 590 revolver is an example of what could have been. Leading up to the 2008 SHOT Show, Taurus had a 5mm handgun under development. It seemed like a sure thing…but then…nothing.
I’d like to examine the nearly-released Taurus 5mm Magnum revolver and the current state of the 5mm RFM cartridge.
Launched in 2008, the Smith & Wesson Model 629 Stealth Hunter is a Performance Center revolver designed for handgun hunting. The .44 Magnum remains in the company’s catalog, and the company expanded the offering to a second SKU.
Let’s dive in and take a look at the Stealth Hunter revolvers.
Introduced at the 2008 SHOT Show, the Night Guard line of revolvers from Smith & Wesson offered a blend of high-quality features in self-defense firearms.
Although the guns are no longer manufactured, they represent a high-water mark in 21st century revolvers using conventional technology.