Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Ruger Redhawk
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1979–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General1MOD.1
- Weight (Empty)1.389 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre3MOD.3
- Cartridge* .357 Magnum/.38 Special * .41 Magnum (discontinued) * .44 Magnum/.44 Special * .45 Colt (discontinued 2019) * .45 ACP/
- Calibre10.9 mm
- Calibre ClassMagnum
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length139.7 mm
- Rifling Twist1:16 (right-hand)
- Sight Typeiron sights (adjustable rear)
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelYes
◆Construction1MOD.1
- Overall Length330.2 mm
▤Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1979
- Variants1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1979Production started
47
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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