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Title: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on June 09, 2009, 05:45:13 PM
After multiple visits to the gun shop over the past few months I couldn't leave this wonderful thing behind even one more time....

Ruger Alaskan .44 Magnum (NIB).  She's staying under my pillow tonight....I can't let her sleep in a cold drawer on her first night...she'll be scared.  ::)


Our cat Harley likes her too......and says Hi to Haz


Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on June 09, 2009, 05:46:02 PM


More....

Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Timothy on June 09, 2009, 05:49:05 PM
You must have a nasty polar bear problem up there in the Green Mountains.  Remind me to wear a bell when I'm walking through those woods!

Good aquisition! ;D
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: twyacht on June 09, 2009, 06:34:39 PM
Ruger Alaskan .44!!!!! :o Congratulations!!!

You are much man Gunga Din,.....

That is a hand cannon for sure....

Let me know how dump truck season goes for you. Should be bagging them in short order..
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 09, 2009, 06:38:58 PM
You didn't get .50? Pussy! ;D
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Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: ericire12 on June 09, 2009, 07:08:34 PM
"Front toward enemy" ???
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Hazcat on June 09, 2009, 07:15:07 PM
Harley is doing a nice job of making the Alaskan feel welcome!  ;D

That should be a real BOOMER!   Congrats on the purchase and remember----range reports! ;)
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: twyacht on June 09, 2009, 07:30:00 PM
Harley is doing a nice job of making the Alaskan feel welcome!  ;D

That should be a real BOOMER!   Congrats on the purchase and remember----range reports! ;)


P.S. GRIP IT & RIP IT!  keyword: GRIP!
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 09, 2009, 07:42:32 PM
Harley is doing a nice job of making the Alaskan feel welcome!  ;D

That should be a real BOOMER!   Congrats on the purchase and remember----range reports! ;)
Prefferably with video. ;D
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Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on June 09, 2009, 08:06:03 PM
You didn't get .50? Pussy! ;D
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You were speaking to Harley, right?  ;D




Nope, the .44 seemed just about enough.  Another location had the .454 but I figured I'd stay 'mainstream'.  Don't want the other hikers thinking I've gone Hollywood on them.

Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 09, 2009, 08:08:24 PM
You do not want a 454 that size . you will shoot it once and then leave it in the safe.
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on June 09, 2009, 08:17:07 PM
You do not want a 454 that size . you will shoot it once and then leave it in the safe.


So I've read.  I think this'll be just enough thank you very much.  :)
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Timothy on June 09, 2009, 08:18:11 PM
The last .44 I shot was a Super Blackhawk, a handfull all by itself.  I would think that little snubbie is gonna be a beast!

I'm with Haz, range report...... ;)
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 09, 2009, 08:24:02 PM
You do not want a 454 that size . you will shoot it once and then leave it in the safe.
Or give it someone you don't like very much. ;D I still want video with range report. It might be as good as the .577 T-Rex (short for testosterone extender). Seriously Gringo, be sure there is nothing flammable in front of you when you fire that thing. The muzzle flash alone should be worth the price of admission. Don't get me wrong, I love the .44 mag, just in carbines. ;D
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Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Green Mountain Gringo on June 09, 2009, 08:41:28 PM
Unfortunately, it's going to be a few days for a range report. I'll have to fit it in to my work week as soon as I can.  Dumbass me buying it after my day off.  ???
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: twyacht on June 09, 2009, 10:03:12 PM
Wolff spring kit...

This one doesn't look bad at all...Good grip required anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWIDYPWi8YU&feature=related
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: MAUSERMAN on June 10, 2009, 01:01:09 AM
That is one nice piece of whoop ass.
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: blackwolfe on June 10, 2009, 01:17:29 AM
Nice catch.

I wouldn't mind one in .454, then you could shoot .45 Colt.  I have the standard Redhawk in a 4" .45.  I like the looks of the Redhawk better than the Super Redhawk.  I've heard the lockwork is better in the Super and the Suoer Alaskan I think is even a little lighter than the 4" Redhawk.
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Rob10ring on June 10, 2009, 02:20:29 AM
Congrats! A 3-inch .44 isn't too bad. My S&W Trail Boss came Magna-Ported, so it recoils straight back. It's still a lot of fun.


Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: ellis4538 on June 10, 2009, 04:57:37 AM
GMG...Don't forget to wear protective headgear!!!  Recoil should be right up there in a snubby!

Richard
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: jaybet on June 10, 2009, 05:15:32 AM
Nice Piece, Gringo!!! I had been eyeing those for awhiile when they first came out and then decided not to, but man, what a heater! Looking forward to the range report.
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: shooter32 on June 10, 2009, 09:24:26 AM
Congrats Gringo!!!  Looking forward to the range report.. How's the .44mag ammo situation in your neck of the woods?
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Ping on June 10, 2009, 10:22:41 AM
Nice addition Gringo. It will beat the hell out of owning a Skyy, lol. Looking forward to the range report. You got more balls than me owning a .44 Cal. Some reason they have always made me nervous.  :)
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Hazcat on June 10, 2009, 12:08:11 PM
Nice addition Gringo. It will beat the hell out of owning a Skyy, lol. Looking forward to the range report. You got more balls than me owning a .44 Cal. Some reason they have always made me nervous.  :)

PING!

My SKINNY 15 year old shoots pig with a .44 handgun!  Did it when he was 13 and about 90 lbs soaking wet.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p78/hazcater/Hog%20Hunt/100_0922.jpg)
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Ping on June 10, 2009, 02:14:05 PM
I know it is silly Haz but a true story.  ;D I just need to find someone who owns one and put a few rounds downrange to get over the butterflies. I have pretty much fired everything else, but not a .44 Mag., .454 Casull nor the .500.
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Hazcat on June 10, 2009, 03:00:33 PM
I know it is silly Haz but a true story.  ;D I just need to find someone who owns one and put a few rounds downrange to get over the butterflies. I have pretty much fired everything else, but not a .44 Mag., .454 Casull nor the .500.

Well if'n yer ever in the neighborhood.... ;D

BTW what's the "rest of the story"?  ;)
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: Kid Shelleen on June 10, 2009, 04:30:33 PM
My SKINNY 15 year old shoots pig with a .44 handgun!  Did it when he was 13 and about 90 lbs soaking wet.

Obviously a fine young man. Brought up right!!!!

Congrats Gringo..............I love me some Ruger wheel guns. Never tried their autos other than my old very tried and proven Mark II with the 6 & 3/4. But as said, I sure do love a Ruger revolver. Awesome Alaskan.   
Title: Re: Oh Happy Day!!!! Ruger Alaskan .44
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 10, 2009, 05:30:21 PM
PING!

My SKINNY 15 year old shoots pig with a .44 handgun!  Did it when he was 13 and about 90 lbs soaking wet.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p78/hazcater/Hog%20Hunt/100_0922.jpg)
He would have made 100 if you let the boy grow some hair Sarge. ;D
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