single or double action

00bryan · 10-26-2008, 07:09 PM

Im wanting a 44mag ruger for hunting and like both the single and double actions i was wondering what other opinions where on is i never owned a single but have been shooting doubles all my life....

HEMI · 10-26-2008, 07:25 PM

Pick what your familiar with,both are good

neophyte · 10-26-2008, 08:26 PM

00bryan: Sir; I shoot single action Ruger 44s and

I have both; I prefer Single action. Double actions are fine; faster to reload; can be shot either or.

You have the Super Redhawk, Redhawk, or the ''Blackhawk'' series

Accuracy durability affordable and ''Ruger'' names on them

I haven't seen a difference with gun handling between the two. Both will withstand you and what you can feed them with ease.

With practice; 100yds iron sites and I'm happy. I don't own a handgun scope; rather enjoy iron sites best.

billy · 10-26-2008, 08:37 PM

i own both but i shoot them all single style.
(it's a hard habit to shake)

madcratebuilder · 10-27-2008, 07:34 AM

The sbh and srh are close to the same weight scoped and loaded. Both very accurate, the sbh is less investment. I shoot both SA. I can pull the scope on the srh and do some DA shooting, more involved to pull the scope on the sbh.

Dryfli · 10-27-2008, 07:02 PM

madcratebuilder those are some nice lookin rugers! how do you like the scopes? I am looking into putting one on my SRH. Are the scopes the same and just different colors? I love the leupold scope I have on my 30.06 but wanted to find out from someone that has one before investing in one for my Casull. Thanks for the info in advance

madcratebuilder · 10-27-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dryfli

madcratebuilder those are some nice lookin rugers! how do you like the scopes? I am looking into putting one on my SRH. Are the scopes the same and just different colors? I love the leupold scope I have on my 30.06 but wanted to find out from someone that has one before investing in one for my Casull. Thanks for the info in advance

Both scopes are the same 2X Leupold models. The blue one has been around the block on three guns. Never a problem with them. I see them on ebay going for just over $100 for nice ones, that a bargain.

jerry · 10-27-2008, 07:49 PM

do you cock a big DA before shooting it?

fred · 10-27-2008, 07:54 PM

One other thought: pick what fits your hand best. The recoil of a full load .44 mag is not inconsequential even though it is admittedly not in the same league as a .50 S&W. See if some range buddies will let you try different gun & grip combinations to give you some idea. I honestly think you will shoot better if the grip is comfortable.

madcratebuilder · 10-27-2008, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jerry

do you cock a big DA before shooting it?

While I have shot DA with the scope it's very hard to hold precisely on target. 99% of the time it's SA. With open sights it's not an issue, your not looking at a magnified sight picture, so you don't really see the movement that 2X or more magnification shows.

testhop · 10-27-2008, 10:15 PM

I HAVE THE S&W STELTH IT IS A MONSTOR IT IS GAS PORTED BUT I THEN GOT A RUGER SBH HUNTER NEW MODELAND IT QUICKLY BECAME MY FAVORITEBUT ONE THING I DID WAS PUT A PAIR OF HOUGE OVER SIZED GRIPS THAY LOOK LIKE HELL BUT SHOOT GREAT 2 1/2 AT 25 YARDS AND ABOUT 4 1/2 75 YARDS SO GIVE THE HUNTER A LOOK YOU WONT SORRY

SwedeSteve · 10-29-2008, 09:16 AM

In the Rugers, I prefer SA.

sc928porsche · 11-15-2008, 09:10 AM

I have both, but prefer the SA because the angle of the grip seems to line up the the sights easier for me.

WhiteFalcon · 11-15-2008, 03:09 PM

I have double and single and shoot all single also! Ruger makes great guns!

WhiteFalcon · 11-15-2008, 03:11 PM

Better pic!

Jim Rau · 11-15-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 00bryan

Im wanting a 44mag ruger for hunting and like both the single and double actions i was wondering what other opinions where on is i never owned a single but have been shooting doubles all my life....

That easy. Get a Redhawk, you can shoot it either way!!!

jimbo-indy · 11-16-2008, 07:40 AM

If you like the Super Blackhawk, get the Hunter model. The built in scope mount and Ruger rings makes it easy to install/remove the scope. It always goes back to true zero after re-installing. The Super Redhawk also has this feature. I'm partial to the single action but try both. Get what feels best to you and enjoy. You can't make a mistake with either Ruger.

SwedeSteve · 11-16-2008, 01:56 PM

I would guess most people shoot their Rugers single action style 99% of the time.

10-26-2008, 07:09 PM	#1
00bryan Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 15	single or double action Im wanting a 44mag ruger for hunting and like both the single and double actions i was wondering what other opinions where on is i never owned a single but have been shooting doubles all my life....

10-26-2008, 08:26 PM	#3
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 10,829 Blog Entries: 2	Ruger 00bryan: Sir; I shoot single action Ruger 44s and I have both; I prefer Single action. Double actions are fine; faster to reload; can be shot either or. You have the Super Redhawk, Redhawk, or the ''Blackhawk'' series Accuracy durability affordable and ''Ruger'' names on them I haven't seen a difference with gun handling between the two. Both will withstand you and what you can feed them with ease. With practice; 100yds iron sites and I'm happy. I don't own a handgun scope; rather enjoy iron sites best. __________________ Craig Who refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

10-26-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
billy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 20,484 Blog Entries: 161	i own both but i shoot them all single style. (it's a hard habit to shake) __________________ ANGRY SMART AND SOBER

10-27-2008, 07:34 AM	#5
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 2,743	The sbh and srh are close to the same weight scoped and loaded. Both very accurate, the sbh is less investment. I shoot both SA. I can pull the scope on the srh and do some DA shooting, more involved to pull the scope on the sbh. __________________ Married men live longer than single men do, but married men are a lot more willing to die.

10-29-2008, 09:16 AM	#12
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,360	In the Rugers, I prefer SA. __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!

10-26-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
HEMI Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,185	Pick what your familiar with,both are good

10-27-2008, 07:02 PM	#6
Dryfli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 152	madcratebuilder those are some nice lookin rugers! how do you like the scopes? I am looking into putting one on my SRH. Are the scopes the same and just different colors? I love the leupold scope I have on my 30.06 but wanted to find out from someone that has one before investing in one for my Casull. Thanks for the info in advance

10-27-2008, 07:49 PM	#8
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,760 Blog Entries: 1	do you cock a big DA before shooting it?

10-27-2008, 07:54 PM	#9
fred Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NC, USA Posts: 234	One other thought: pick what fits your hand best. The recoil of a full load .44 mag is not inconsequential even though it is admittedly not in the same league as a .50 S&W. See if some range buddies will let you try different gun & grip combinations to give you some idea. I honestly think you will shoot better if the grip is comfortable.

10-27-2008, 10:15 PM	#11
testhop Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 226	I HAVE THE S&W STELTH IT IS A MONSTOR IT IS GAS PORTED BUT I THEN GOT A RUGER SBH HUNTER NEW MODELAND IT QUICKLY BECAME MY FAVORITEBUT ONE THING I DID WAS PUT A PAIR OF HOUGE OVER SIZED GRIPS THAY LOOK LIKE HELL BUT SHOOT GREAT 2 1/2 AT 25 YARDS AND ABOUT 4 1/2 75 YARDS SO GIVE THE HUNTER A LOOK YOU WONT SORRY

11-15-2008, 09:10 AM	#13
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 425	I have both, but prefer the SA because the angle of the grip seems to line up the the sights easier for me.

11-15-2008, 03:09 PM	#14
WhiteFalcon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 141	I have double and single and shoot all single also! Ruger makes great guns! Attached Thumbnails

11-15-2008, 03:11 PM	#15
WhiteFalcon Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 141	Better pic! Attached Thumbnails

11-16-2008, 07:40 AM	#17
jimbo-indy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 27	If you like the Super Blackhawk, get the Hunter model. The built in scope mount and Ruger rings makes it easy to install/remove the scope. It always goes back to true zero after re-installing. The Super Redhawk also has this feature. I'm partial to the single action but try both. Get what feels best to you and enjoy. You can't make a mistake with either Ruger.

11-16-2008, 01:56 PM	#18
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 26,360	I would guess most people shoot their Rugers single action style 99% of the time. __________________ In the absence of orders, ATTACK !!