Ruger Redhawk Instructions Manual

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STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do notkeep your revolver in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored.
These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be
perfectly dry.
TO RENDER THE REVOLVER INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, press the cylinder latch and swing the
cylinder outward. Check to be sure that each chamber is completely unloaded!
With a coin or screwdriver, unscrew the grip panels and remove the grips. Cock the
hammer and then insert the disassembly pin into the hole at the bottom of the
mainspring strut. Uncock the hammer, remove the hammer strut from the frame,
remove the hammer pivot from the frame, and lift the hammer out of the top of
the frame. Use a screwdriver to depress the trigger housing latch and remove the
trigger assembly from the bottom of the frame.
Store the hammer and the trigger assembly in different locations from the frame.
When disassembled in this manner, the revolver is inoperable. It is impossible to
fire the revolver until the trigger assembly and the hammer have been correctly
reassembled into the frame.
Never place or store any firearm in
such a manner that it may be
dislodged. Firearms should always be
stored securely and unloaded, away
from children and careless adults. Use
the locking device originally supplied
with this firearm for storage.
The use of a locking device or safety
lock is only one aspect of responsible
firearms storage. For increased safety,
firearms should be stored unloaded and
locked in a location that is both
separate from their ammunition and
inaccessible to children and any other
unauthorized person.
STORE SECURELY & UNLOADED
WARNING – STORAGE
LOADED
To reassemble the revolver for firing, carefully reinsert the trigger housing into
the frame. Place the hammer into the top of the frame, and reinsert the hammer
pivot pin. Cock the hammer, reinstall the mainspring strut, and remove the 
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE REVOLVER FOR STORAGE.
(SEEPAGE6) 
						

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CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVERS
Revolvers made of stainless steel are more resistant to corrosion than blued
steel revolvers. However, in the interest of proper operation and long life of
your revolver, inspect it frequently and clean, lubricate and apply an
appropriate rust preventative.
Sometimes surface discoloration may be noted, particularly in the grip area
of stainless steel revolvers, resulting from perspiration. Contact with some
types of holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting may also occur as
a result of the revolver being exposed to moisture, humidity, salt air or
chemicals.
Minor discoloration can usually be removed by rubbing the stained area with
an abrasive ink eraser, crocus cloth, or a “metal polishing” compound. When
using any of these abrasives, proceed with care and use light pressure to
achieve a blending of ‘color’ with those areas that are not discolored.
External surfaces of the barrel, frame and cylinder should be cleaned and
wiped dry after use or after exposure to adverse conditions. If the revolver is
to be stored, coat it with a light film of oil or preservative. Where the
revolver is in continuing use, and the presence of oil or grease would be
objectionable, then the external surface can be coated (after cleaning and
drying) with a paste wax formulated for use on metals. Apply the wax
sparingly, allow time for it to dry hard, then buff lightly with a soft cloth.
When applying the wax, take care that it does not get into the mechanism or
on the functioning parts such as the hammer, trigger, crane latch, etc. A
properly applied hard wax coating will not interfere with gun handling and it
will provide a measure of protection.
ATTACHING RUGER SCOPE RINGS
On the underside of each mounting ring assembly there is a locating “tab”.
By reference to this “tab”, the mounting ring can be assembled to the scope
so that the tab will fit correctly into the recess on the top of the barrel.
Disassemble one ring and reassemble over the scope body between the turret
and the eyepiece so that the clamp nut (D-73) is positioned to the left of the
scope.
Install the four top screws. Do not tighten.
disassembly pin from the mainspring strut. Lower the hammer and replace the
grips on the revolver. The revolver is now reassembled and can be loaded and
fired normally.
While the revolver is less likely to be used by unauthorized persons when
disassembled in the above manner, it is always safest to store a firearm with
the supplied locking device correctly installed, or to store the firearm in a gun
safe or other secure location, away from children and unauthorized adults.
Guns should always be stored securely, unloaded and separate from their
ammunition. 
						

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SIGHTS
The Redhawk revolver is provided with an insert front sight. To change the
front sight, depress the spring-loaded plunger in the front of the barrel rib with
a small punch and lift rear of sight blade. The adjustable rear sight has a white
outline blade. Each click of the rear sight adjustment screws (either windage or
elevation) will move the point of impact of the bullet approximately 3/4” at a
distance of 25 yards. Move the rear sight in the direction you desire the bullet
to move on the target. The suggested sight picture is shown below. See
“Attaching Ruger Scope Rings”, p. 23.
RIGHT
LEFT
To raisepoint of impact: turn screw
counterclockwise.
To lower
point of impact: turn screw
clockwise.
To move the point of impact to the right:
turn screw counterclockwise.
To move the point of impact to the left
:
turn screw clockwise.
SUGGESTED SIGHT PICTURE
Top of front sight even with top of
rear sight blade. 
Front sight centered in notch of rear
sight blade. Target bullseye centered
on top of front sight.
UP
DOWN
ELEVATION WINDAGE
Disassemble the other ring and install it on the forward section of the scope
tube with the clamp nut positioned to the left of the scope. Install the four
top screws. Again, do not tighten.
Assemble the rings to the barrel with the locating “tabs” engaging the
recesses in the top surface of the barrel. Tighten the clamp nuts so that the
rings are locked to the semi-circular cuts on the sides of the barrel. Rotate
the scope until crosshairs are aligned properly, and slide scope to desired eye
relief.
Then tighten the eight top screws a bit at a time to grip the scope body.
Sight in according to the direction with your scope.  
						

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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®
REDHAWK revolver please write or call (603-865-2442) our Product
Service Department in Newport, New Hampshire 03773, fully describing all
circumstances and conditions involved. If you should return your rifle to the
factory for repair, or order parts for it, please comply with the following
suggestions for prompt service:
WARNING–BEFORE SHIPPING ANY
FIREARM, BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT IT
AND ITS CYLINDER ARE UNLOADED. DO
NOT SHIP CARTRIDGES WITH A FIREARM.
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
RUGER®REDHAWKrevolvers returned to the factory for repair
should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service
Department, 411 Sunapee St., Newport, New Hampshire 03773. Telephone
(603) 865-2442.
Guns should be sent prepaid. We will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well as the laws of most States and
localities, do not prohibit an individual (who is not otherwise barred from
purchasing or possessing a firearm) from shipping a firearm directly to the
manufacturer for repair. However, before you ship your rifle to us, be certain
that your State or locality does not have a law or regulation which will
prohibit you from receiving the rifle from us after it has been repaired. If
such receiving is prohibited, then please have a Federally Licensed firearms
dealer ship the gun to us. If your rifle is sent to us by a dealer, it will be
returned to him after being repaired. If a handgun (pistol or revolver) is
shipped by an individual who does not hold a Federal Firearms License, it
must be shipped via U.P.S. (Next Day Air) Persons who do not hold a Federal
Firearms License are prohibited by Federal law from shipping a handgun by
Mail. Handguns mailed in violation of the law are impounded by the Post
Office. 
DO NOT SEND GUN BOXES OR LITERATURE THAT YOU CONSIDER TO
BE COLLECTOR’S ITEMS – THESE ARE INVARIABLY DAMAGED OR
DESTROYED IN SHIPMENT.Please do not include holster, grip panels, or
other accessories with a firearm being shipped to the factory for service.
Rifles and shotguns may be shipped via Parcel Post. Always insure your
shipment.
Enclose a letter which includes your name, address, telephone number,
serial number and model of the firearm. Describe in detail the trouble you
have experienced with your firearm, or the work you wish to have done.
Merely stating that the firearm “needs repair” is inadequate information.  
						

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State precisely what is wrong. Please enclose copies of any previous
correspondence.
Work performed will bear a net minimum labor charge of $20.00 plus a
$20.00 shipping and handling charge. The charge for rebluing the
RUGER
®REDHAWKrevolver is $50.00 plus a $20.00 shipping and
handling charge. Custom gunsmithing service or nonstandard alterations are
NOT AVAILABLE from Ruger Product Service Departments.
WARNING – PARTS PURCHASERS

It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be
absolutely certain that any parts ordered from
the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms and
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT
IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. The
purchaser and installer of parts must accept full
responsibility for the correct adjustment and
functioning of the revolver after such
installation.
PARTS MUST FIT CORRECTLY
ORDERING PARTS
Please contact the New Hampshire Product Service Department for parts
availability and current prices. All parts orders for the RUGER®
REDHAWKrevolvers should be sent to: Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.,
Product Service Department, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire
03773, 603-865-2442. We cannot comply with open account or C.O.D.
orders. Payment in the form of a check, money order, Visa or Mastercard
must accompany your order. Credit Card orders must include the account
number, expiration date and whether it is a Visa or Mastercard account.
Minimum parts order is $1.00 plus $3.50 shipping and handling charge.
Order parts by Part Name and Part Number and include the entire serial
number of the firearm for which the parts are being ordered.
There is a minimum net labor charge of $20.00 plus $20.00 shipping and
handling charge if the parts are factory fitted. All factory fitted parts are fit
on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts.
Barrels, cylinders, cylinder/crane assemblies and a number of other
component parts must be fitted at the factory. Company policy is to proof-
test and/or function fire all barrels after fitting to the receivers in which they
are to be used. This procedure ensures maximum protection to our
customers. The special proof-test ammunition used in this testing is sold
only to bonafide firearms manufacturers and is not available to gun shops,
gunsmiths, or individuals. 
						

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Because it is a serial numbered part, the frame of the RUGER®
REDHAWKrevolver is defined as a ‘firearm’ by Federal Law and is not
offered for sale as a component part.
Parts designated by an asterisk (*) must be factory fitted. These parts are
fitted on an exchange basis only. We will not return the replaced parts. We
will not return any part that is broken, malfunctioning, badly worn or has
been modified. See “Warning – Parts Purchasers” below.
NOTE:The Hammer Pivot Assembly (Part No. H01600 or KH01600) tab fits
into a mortise on the right side of the frame of most of the Redhawk
revolvers. However, during a change in production processing of frames in
1983, several thousand frames were made with the mortise on the left side of
the frame. A Redhawk revolver having the mortise on the left side of the
frame is in all other respects the same as the version which has the mortise
in the right side.
CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken,
malfunctioning, or badly worn parts should not be fired. 
						

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RUGER
®
REDHAWK
®
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded View on Page 33.)
Part Name Part No. Model
* Barrel 7 1/2” H00600 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Barrel 7 1/2” KH00600 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Barrel, 5 1/2” H00603 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Barrel, 5 1/2” KH00603 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A)H00605 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A)KH00605 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Barrel 7 1/2” KH00630 .45 LC cal.
* Barrel, 5 1/2” KH00633 .45 LC cal.
* Barrel, 7 1/2” (See NOTE A)KH00635 .45 LC cal.
Case - 5 1/2” bbls., with lock RGC-M All Redhawk Models
Case - 7 1/2” bbls., with lock RGC-L All Redhawk Models
Center Pin Lock KE-53 All Redhawk Models
Center Pin Rod KH05400 All Redhawk Models
Center Pin Spring KE-34 All Redhawk Models
* Crane and Crane/Pivot Assy. H00800A All Blued Models
NOTE A:The wide rib barrel, on which Ruger Scope Rings can be mounted, can be factory fitted to any .41 Mag. , .44 Mag. or .45LC Redhawk
revolver. The charges are as follows:  Cost of barrel, plus labor to fit ($20.00), plus refinishing charge ($50.00). To that must be added the cost of
the Scope Rings. Barrels on Redhawk revolvers that do not have the cuts for the Scope Rings cannot be altered to accomodate the Ruger Rings. 
						

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Part Name Part No. Model
* Crane and Crane/Pivot Assy. KH00800A All Stainless Models
* Crane Latch H00900 All Blued Models
* Crane Latch KH00900C All Stainless Models
* Crane Latch Pivot KH02700 All Redhawk Models
Crane Latch Spring KE-57 All Redhawk Models
Crane Latch Spring Plunger KH05100 All Redhawk Models
* Crane Pivot Lock Plunger KH06700 All Redhawk Models
* Crane Pivot Lock Spring KH07600 All Redhawk Models
* Cylinder H00100C .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Cylinder KH00100C .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Cylinder KH00103 .45 LC cal.
Cylinder Latch KH04504 All Redhawk Models
Cylinder Latch Pivot KH01400 All Redhawk Models
Cylinder Latch Plunger & Spring Assembly KE-51A All Redhawk Models
Cylinder Latch Plunger KE-51 All Redhawk Models
Cylinder Latch Spring KH05000 All Redhawk Models
* Cylinder Retaining Ball (2 Req’d.) KE03000 All Redhawk Models
Disassembly Pin KH07300 All Redhawk Models
* Ejector H01800 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Blued Models
* Ejector KH01800 .41 & .44 Mag. cal. - Stainless Models
* Ejector KH01803 .45 LC cal.
* Ejector Alignment Pins (2 Req’d.) KE-35 All Redhawk Models
* Ejector Retainer KH02400 All Redhawk Models
Ejector Rod H02300 All Blued Models
Ejector Rod KH02300 All Stainless Models
Ejector Spring KE-25 All Redhawk Models
* Firing Pin KH02100 All Redhawk Models 
						

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Part Name Part No. Model
Firing Pin Rebound Spring KE-48 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch KH03100 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Pivot Lock KH07500 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Pivot Lock Spring KH07700 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Pivot Pin H05600 All Blued Models
Front Latch Pivot Pin KH05600 All Stainless Models
Front Latch Spring KE-57 All Redhawk Models
Front Latch Spring Plunger KH06800 All Redhawk Models
Front Sight, Red Insert H03600 All Redhawk Models
Front Sight, No Insert H03602 All Redhawk Models
Front Sight with Gold Bead, GBVR All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Blade with Deep “V”, Sold in Sets Only
Front Sights, Solid Colors, R4S All Redhawk Models
Light Blue, Florescent Orange, Ivory & Yellow, Sold in Sets Only
Front Sight Plunger H07900 All Blued Models
Front Sight Plunger KH07900 All Stainless Models
Front Sight Plunger Spring KH08000 All Redhawk Models
Grip Panels, H01000 All Redhawk Models
Sold in Pairs Only, Medallion & Boss Included
Grip Panel Ferrule, Right E-11 All Redhawk Models
Grip Panel Ferrule, Left E-12 All Redhawk Models
Grip Panel Locator H03300 All Redhawk Models
Grip Panel Screw KE-13 All Redhawk Models
* Hammer Assembly KH04000A All Redhawk Models
(w/Dog, Pin, Spring & Plunger)
Hammer Cross Pin KH06400 All Redhawk Models
* Hammer Dog KH01900 All Redhawk Models 
						

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Part Name Part No. Model
Hammer Dog Pivot Pin KE-22 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Dog Spring KE-57 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Dog Spring Plunger KH05100 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Link KH06900 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Pivot Assembly H01600 All Blued Models
Hammer Pivot Assembly KH01600 All Stainless Models
Hammer Strut KH01500 All Redhawk Models
Hammer Strut Mainspring H00400 All Redhawk Models
* Mainspring Lever KH00500 All Redhawk Models
Mainspring Lever Cross Pin KH07400 All Redhawk Models
Mainspring Lever Pivot Pin KH06300 All Redhawk Models
Pawl KH00700 All Redhawk Models
Pawl Plunger KH05100 All Redhawk Models
Pawl Plunger Spring KH05000 All Redhawk Model
Rear Sight Assembly, Complete H05900D All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Base Assembly MR15900C All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Blade (White Outline Notch) E05904A-A All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Elevation Screw MR05902 All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Elevation Spring (2 Req’d.) MR05906 All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Cross Pin MR05600 All Blued Models
Rear Sight Cross Pin KMR05600 All Stainless Models
Rear Sight Windage Adjustment Screw E05903 All Redhawk Models
Rear Sight Windage Spring MR05907 All Redhawk Models
Recoil Plate MR02000 All Blued Models
Recoil Plate KMR02000 All Stainless Models
Recoil Plate Cross Pin H04900 All Blued Models
Recoil Plate Cross Pin KH04900 All Stainless Models