Ruger Super Redhawk Instructions Manual

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Practice this important gun handling skill with an unloaded revolver until you
have developed the proper control and ‘touch’ to decock your revolver safely. The
key to safe decocking is having the weight of the revolver controlled with one
hand, while the thumb and forefinger of the ‘shooting  hand’ control the
hammer and trigger. Improperly restraining the trigger during this procedure
may result in the hammer not resting fully against the frame. If this should
occur, carefully repeat the procedure...

12 NOTE:  When ejecting fired cartridge cases, position the revolver at a
high angle so the cases will come fully out of the chambers and not slip
under the ejector. This high angle positioning is not necessary when
ejecting unfired cartridges.
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CORRECT UNLOADING SEQUENCE
WARNING – DISASSEMBLY
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UNLOAD BEFORE CLEANING
Always unload a firearm before
cleaning, lubrication, disassembly
or assembly.
Never remove or install a loaded
cylinder – it can fire if dropped or
struck. 

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DISASSEMBLY
Read instructions before disassembling a gun.
1.BE CERTAIN THE REVOLVER IS UNLOADED BEFORE DISASSEMBLY.
2. Using a properly fitting screwdriver, remove
grip screw. Remove pistol grip inserts from
grips. Grip panel locator may then be removed.
Pull grip downward off frame. Take care not to
lose the disassembly pin, which may fall free
when the grip is removed (See Figure 5).
3. Cock the hammer. Insert disassembly pin
about one half its length into the hole at the
rear of the mainspring...

NOTE: If you cannot supply sufficient force to the plunger using the mainspring
assembly as a “tool”, then use a screwdriver of appropriate size and insert
through hole in frame. It may be necessary to slightly depress the trigger while
removing the trigger guard assembly.
7. Cradle the revolver frame in your left hand and with the thumb of your right
hand press cylinder latch button, swing out cylinder assembly and remove it
forward from the frame.
8. Further disassembly is not essential for normal...

Firing a revolver with oil, grease, or any other
material even partially obstructing the bore
may result in damage to the revolver and
serious injury to the shooter and those nearby.
Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder charge of a
cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may not
be ignited, but the energy from the primer may
be sufficient to push the bullet into the bore
where it may become lodged. Firing a
subsequent bullet into the obstructed bore may
damage the...

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STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
USE THE LOCKING DEVICE SUPPLIED WITH THE REVOLVER FOR STORAGE.
(SEEPAGE2)
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 sur
e that each chamber is completely unloaded!...

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...

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SIGHTS
The Super 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...

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SERVICE AND PARTS POLICY
If you have any questions with regard to the performance of your RUGER®
SUPER 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:
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
RUGER®SUPER REDHAWKrevolvers returned to the...

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
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