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Ruger Super Redhawk
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Revolvers · United States · 1987
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RugerSuperRedhawk

Ruger Super Redhawk
Ruger Super Redhawk Photo: Original uploader was TDC at en.wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
70
Reliability
90
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
80
Durability
95
Concealability
30
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerSturm, Ruger & Co.
CategoryRevolvers
EraCold War
In service1987
Operators4 countries
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
74
Revolvers MASS Rating
12/28
Cold War
27/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
75
Accuracy
70
Reliability
90
Capacity
40
Ergonomics
80
Durability
95
Concealability
30
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
85
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Ruger Super Redhawk
Category
Prime contractor
Production
1987–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · COLD WAR
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
74
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1987
  • DesignerRobert, Nixon
  • Weight (Empty)1.502 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
▣Operation5MOD.5
◇Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
◆Construction5MOD.5
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1987
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1987Production started
39
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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