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45-402: The Super Redhawk was introduced late in 1987, in .44 Magnum with 7.5- and 9.5-inch barrel lengths. The final product used the same trigger design and same grip panels as the .357 Magnum GP100 , but had a larger, stronger frame with integrated scope bases. The Super Redhawk received positive reviews, edging out similar offerings from Smith & Wesson in accuracy and price. The Super Redhawk

90-509: A YouTuber and founder of the online firearms magazine Gunblast, who died the previous year. 10mm Auto Underwood Ammunition FMJ-FN The 10mm Auto (also known as the 10×25mm, official C.I.P. nomenclature: 10 mm Auto , official SAAMI nomenclature: 10mm Automatic ) is a powerful and versatile semi-automatic pistol cartridge introduced in 1983. Its design was adopted and later produced by ammunition manufacturer FFV Norma AB of Åmotfors , Sweden . Although it

135-412: A "F" suffix model number. When the cylinder is closed and the gun is at the point of firing, the cylinder crane is locked into the frame at the front and rear of the crane and by the cylinder lock at the bottom of the crane opening. The GP100 disassembles into three major modules with only limited use of tools. This allows the user to easily clean the revolver after shooting. The design of the gun eliminates

180-501: A "K". The firing pin of the GP100 is mounted inside the frame. The transfer bar of the GP100 is connected directly to the trigger . The transfer bar must be present between the hammer and the firing pin in order for the cartridge to be fired. The transfer bar only assumes the required position when the trigger is pulled completely rearward. GP100 models are available with fixed or adjustable sights . Fixed sight models are designated by

225-428: A Hogue Tamer rubber finger groove grip, rather than the standard GP100 style grips. The .454 and .480 versions have an unfluted cylinder while the .44 Magnum features a fluted cylinder. The advantage of such a short barrel is that it can be quickly drawn from a chest holster which is typically out of the way while performing outdoor activities such as fly fishing, hiking, etc. However, the primary trade off for using such

270-632: A couple years off of the line-up, Ruger re-introduced the .480 Ruger model, again with the original 6-shot configuration, in January 2013. Like the current .454 Casull and .44 Magnum versions, it now sports a "conventional" satin stainless-steel finish, along with the Hogue Monogrips. In 2018, Ruger released a version of the Super Redhawk chambered in 10mm Auto .This variant features a 6.5-inch (170 mm) barrel and uses full moon clips to eject rounds from

315-431: A less arcing flight path upon firing (also termed "flat-shooting") relative to other handgun cartridges. More powerful loadings can basically equal the highest performing .357 Magnum loads, and retain more kinetic energy at 100 yards than the .45 ACP has at the muzzle. The 10mm outperforms the .40 S&W by 150–300 ft/s (46–91 m/s) for similar bullet weights when using available full-power loads, as opposed to

360-595: A number of initial Bren Tens sent to dealers and customers without magazines (the magazines themselves had complications). The relatively high price of the Bren Ten compared to other pistols of the time ( manufacturer's suggested retail price was $ 500 in 1986, the equivalent of $ 1,200 United States dollars in 2021 ) was another factor in its demise, and the company was eventually forced to declare bankruptcy , ceasing operations in 1986 after only three years of inconsistent, substandard production. Had it not been for Colt making

405-483: A relatively short, versatile rimless cartridge for a semi-automatic pistol . Quality control issues plagued early acceptance of the caliber, as a result of rushed production to meet numerous (some even defaulted) pre-orders of the pistol it was originally—as well as then being only—chambered for: the Bren Ten . An example is the peculiar circumstances surrounding the pistol's distribution at its primary release, leading to

450-510: A scope. The Redhawk is also available with different barrel lengths, 4, 5.5 and 7.5 inches. Versions of the Super Redhawk with 20-inch barrels were produced for the UK market with serial numbers in the 551-5xxxx and 551-7xxxx range. Model numbers were KSRH-21-357 (.357 Magnum) and KSRH-21 (.44 Magnum). 200 were made in total evenly split between .357 and .44 for the importers. The vast majority had their length cut down for competition shooting and only

495-568: A short barrel with a high power cartridge is the loss of projectile kinetic energy out of the muzzle. The factory loaded .454 Casull Hornady XTP is rated by the manufacturer at 1650 feet per second out of a 7.5-inch (190 mm) barrel. The Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan sacrifices 300 feet per second with its 2.5-inch (64 mm) barrel. In August 2009, Greg Brush from Soldotna, Alaska , was walking his dog when an Alaskan brown bear charged him. Drawing his .454 Casull Ruger Alaskan while rapidly backpedaling, he fired three shots in quick succession into

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540-503: A short-barreled version of the Model 1026 with its slide-mounted decock/firing pin block safety supplanted by only a frame-mounted decocker. A contract was signed with Heckler & Koch to produce a quantity of the specialized MP5 utilizing the cartridge, designated MP5/10 for use by their Hostage Rescue Team and Special Weapons and Tactics Teams . Since 1994, both units still field the weapon and caliber to this day. During testing of

585-440: A small handful remain in the original long barrelled version. Introduced in 1997, the Super Redhawk chambered in .454 Casull was the first six-shot revolver in that caliber. The Freedom Arms cylinder and numerous conversions only hold 5 rounds. To handle the extreme pressures of the .454 Casull without changing the design of the cylinder , Ruger used a different alloy and heat treatment process to increase its strength, omitting

630-506: Is 406.40 mm (1 in 16 inches), 6 grooves, Ø lands = 9.91 mm (.390 in), Ø grooves = 10.17 mm (.4005 in), and land width = 3.05 mm (.120 in). A large or small pistol primer is used. The CIP rulings indicate a maximum pressure of 230 MPa (33,000 psi). In CIP-regulated countries, every pistol/cartridge combination is required to be proofed at 130% of this maximum CIP pressure to certify for sale to consumers. The SAAMI maximum pressure limit for

675-500: Is below the .454 Casull (energy figures are not the only, or the best method of comparing bullet effectiveness, as caliber and bullet construction are not taken into consideration), the .480 Ruger's larger caliber, and heavier bullet selection, offers Taylor Knock-out values (TKO) equal to, or better than, traditional .454 loads. The cartridge accomplishes this with less recoil, concussion, and muzzle blast, due to its lower operating pressures. In 2007, Ruger temporarily ceased production of

720-488: Is one of the few semi-automatic, rimless cartridges that is legal for hunting white-tailed deer in many U.S. states. The round makes the "Major" power factor ranking in the International Practical Shooting Confederation , even in lighter loadings. The FBI Hostage Rescue Team , Special Weapons and Tactics Teams , and various other law enforcement agencies continue to issue or authorize

765-430: Is only available in stainless steel with a number of finishes. The standard finish is brushed steel, with a semi-gloss look. Polished, high-gloss versions have also been offered in the past. Stainless steel one-inch scope rings are included, using the standard Ruger lockup common to all Ruger integral bases. These rings easily allow removing the scope from the handgun, without significantly altering zero or eye-relief, once

810-512: The M&;P 2.0 series. In 2022 SIG released the 10mm Auto P320-XTEN in the P320 series. In 2024 Taurus released their first 10mm pistol, the 10mm Auto TH10 pistol in the hammer-fired TH line. The 10mm Auto has 1.56 milliliter (24.1 grain H 2 O ) cartridge case capacity. [REDACTED] 10mm Auto maximum CIP cartridge dimensions The common rifling twist rate for this cartridge

855-414: The "10mm FBI" level loads still found in some ammunition catalogs. This result is due to the 10mm Auto's higher SAAMI pressure rating of 37,500 psi (259 MPa), as opposed to 35,000 psi (240 MPa) for the .40 S&W, and the larger case capacity, which allows the use of heavier bullets and more smokeless powder . The 10mm Auto is marketed for hunting, defensive, and tactical use and

900-404: The "10mm Lite", or "10mm FBI" load, or attenuated 10mm, remaining common from various manufacturers today. With some pistol reliability problems increasing in this lighter load, Smith & Wesson observed that a version of the 10mm case reduced to 22 millimeters in length from the original 25 mm could be made with the retained performance parameters of the "10mm Lite". This altered cartridge

945-439: The .454 Casull, making it more comfortable to shoot. The standard Hornady 325 gr JHP .480 Ruger cartridge can produce a muzzle velocity of 1350 ft/s (405 m/s) and generates one-third more muzzle energy than the standard .44 Magnum cartridge, with substantially less recoil than other big-bore hunting handgun cartridges. The large, heavy bullet still offers excellent penetration for big game hunting. Although muzzle energy

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990-431: The .480 Ruger models due to fired case extraction issues and popular demand. The fired case extraction issues resulted from individuals loading cartridges to pressures that were not meant to be for the 480 Ruger cartridge. After analyzing the problem, Ruger decided to start fitting the .480 Ruger models with 5-shot, rather than the original 6-shot, cylinders. With this release, Ruger also changed to Hogue Monogrip grips. After

1035-406: The 10mm Auto is set at 37,500 psi (259 MPa). At mid-range potential, the 10mm Auto produces energy higher than an average mainstream .357 Magnum . The 10mm is slightly less powerful than the .357 Magnum with high-performing commercially-available ammunition, or hand-loaded .357 magnums, and well below standard .41 Magnum rounds. The cartridge is considered to be high-velocity, giving it

1080-531: The Bren Ten increased after manufacturing ceased. In the succeeding five years, prices on the Standard Model rose to in excess of U.S. $ 1,400, and original magazines were selling for over U.S. $ 150. The Federal Bureau of Investigation briefly field-tested the 10mm Auto using a M1911 pistol and a Thompson Model 1928 submachine gun as an "urban carbine" before adopting the Smith & Wesson Model 1076 in 1990;

1125-558: The GP100 series is widely described as one of the strongest medium frame revolvers ever made. The GP100 is manufactured in .327 Federal Magnum , .357 Magnum , .38 Special , .22 Long Rifle , .44 Special , and 10mm Auto calibers. Available barrel lengths are 2.5 inches (64 mm), 3 inches (76 mm), 4 inches (100 mm), 4.2 inches (110 mm), 5 inches (130 mm), and 6 inches (150 mm) with partial or full length underlugs. Blued steel or stainless steel finishes are available, with stainless model numbers preceded by

1170-546: The United States , while the parent 10mm Auto remains fairly popular. In 2015, SIG Sauer entered the 10mm marketplace with their P220 model chambered in 10mm. Ruger introduced a 10mm auto model to their popular SR1911 line in mid 2017, followed by their Blackhawk, Redhawk and 10mm GP100 Match Champion and Wiley Clapp models in 2018. The Springfield Armory XD-M series added a 10mm offering in late 2018. In November 2021, Smith & Wesson introduced 10mm Auto models in

1215-581: The United States. Since its introduction, it has been produced with a number of variations including various barrel lengths and profiles, fixed or adjustable sights, and in blued carbon steel or stainless steel . The GP100 was an evolution of an earlier Ruger double-action revolver, the Security Six . It was introduced in 1985 as a second generation of the Ruger double-action, exposed-hammer revolvers intended to replace Ruger's Security-/Service-/Speed-Six line. It

1260-609: The bear; followed by a fourth and final shot. The fifth round failed to discharge due to an ammunition failure interfering with the cylinder rotation. The animal was stopped 10 feet (3.0 m) beyond Brush's original starting position. Ruger GP100 • .22 Long Rifle • .327 Federal Magnum • .357 Magnum • .38 Special The GP100 is a family/line of double action five- ( .44 Special ), six- ( .357 Magnum , .38 Special , & 10mm Auto ), seven- (.357 Magnum and .327 Federal Magnum ), or ten-shot ( .22 Long Rifle ) revolvers made by Sturm, Ruger & Co. , manufactured in

1305-451: The caliber in 1988, it was decided that the full-power commercial load of the 10mm Auto was the best available semi-automatic pistol cartridge for law enforcement usage, but it produced excessive recoil for most agents. Thereafter, experiments were carried out, and a specification for reduced- recoil ammunition was created. The requirement was later submitted to Federal Premium Ammunition for production and further review. This became known as

1350-464: The cartridge at the behest of Dornaus & Dixon Enterprises, Inc. for their Bren Ten pistol (a newly developed handgun with a design inspired by the CZ 75 ), the company decided to increase the power over Jeff Cooper 's original concept. The resulting cartridge—which was introduced in 1983 and produced since—is very powerful, retaining the flat trajectory and high energy of a magnum revolver cartridge in

1395-411: The cartridge were too large to grip well for some small-handed individuals. These issues led to the creation of and following replacement by a shorter version of the 10mm that exists today as the .40 S&W , and while the 10mm never attained the mainstream success of this compact variant, it still has an enthusiastic group of supporters and users. When FFV Norma AB (now Norma Precision AB ) designed

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1440-571: The cylinder flutes found on the Ruger Redhawk. The frame is identical to the standard Super Redhawk, but features a target grey finish produced by tumbling the parts in special polishing media. The .454 Casull model is actually marked as ".454 Casull /.45 Colt", and is also capable of shooting the shorter .45 Colt cartridge. While the .45 Colt is less powerful than the .454 Casull, it costs less to shoot and has much less muzzle blast and recoil, while offering improved barrel life. The year 2001 saw

1485-505: The cylinder. Rounds may be inserted and fired without the clips, but will require manual ejection with some type of rod. Introduced in 2005, the Ruger Alaskan is Ruger's first short-barrelled, big-bore revolver, conceived by Ruger president Steve Sanetti and intended for defense against large, dangerous animals. The 2.5-inch (64 mm) barrel on the Alaskan ends at the edge of the frame, and

1530-459: The front and rear of the grips, with the frame determining the shape of the grips. This meant that to have a round butt concealed carry version and a square butt holster or target version of the same gun usually meant having two different frame shapes. The GP100 series, instead, used a small rectangular "peg" grip large enough to enclose the hammer spring and strut. The grips could then be any shape desired, as long as they were large enough to enclose

1575-520: The need for a frame "sideplate", a feature which contributes to the GP100's reputation for strength. In 2016, a limited edition variant of the GP100 was available from the Friends of NRA through a fundraising raffle . The guns were all stainless, chambered in .357 Magnum, had 4 inch barrels, serial numbers with "NRA" prefixes, and rosewood grip inserts engraved with "NRA". Only 1,145 were produced. In 2021, Ruger produced 500 GP100s in memory of Jeff Quinn,

1620-403: The peg. This was not a new innovation, having been used by Dan Wesson and some High Standard revolvers that predated the GP100. The Dan Wesson patent ( U.S. patent 3,683,535 ) was granted in 1972 and Ruger's patent ( U.S. patent 4,625,445 ) was granted in 1986. The stock grips are made of Santoprene , a soft, chemical resistant elastomer that helps absorb the recoil of firing. Panels on

1665-471: The release of Ruger's first cartridge, the .480 Ruger , developed for the Super Redhawk. The .480 Ruger is built on the same frame as the .454 Casull, and was introduced as a six-shot model. While the .480 Ruger is not loaded to the rifle-like pressures of the .454 Casull, the bigger (.475 caliber, 12 mm) bore allows the use of heavier bullets than the .454 Casull, making it a good choice for handgun hunting. The .480 Ruger operates at far lower pressures than

1710-413: The scope bases are omitted. The interchangeable front sight is replaced with a pinned-in ramp sight, but the adjustable rear sight is retained. The Alaskan is available in .44 Magnum, .454 Casull/.45 Colt, and .480 Ruger; with the .480 model originally with a six-shot cylinder, but replaced in 2008 with a five-shot model to aid in spent cartridge extraction. All Alaskans feature a brushed stainless finish and

1755-527: The scope is re-installed. The Super Redhawk uses different front and rear rings, with the rear ring being shorter than the front ring due to differences in frame height. Despite plans to drop the Ruger Redhawk revolver with the introduction of the Super Redhawk, the original Redhawk remains in production as of 2022. Many shooters prefer the more classic lines of the Redhawk, especially those who do not plan to use

1800-494: The side, made of black plastic, goncalo alves wood, or rosewood , provide contrast to the flat black of the Santoprene. The grips are now Hogue one piece rubber grips standard. The GP100 shares the crane lock from the Redhawk that was later used in the small frame SP101 revolver. All of these models use the same thickness on the solid frame and double latching system as used on the heavy .44 Magnum . Because of these features,

1845-523: The unexpected decision in 1987 to bring out their Delta Elite pistol (a 10mm Auto version of the M1911 ) and later, the FBI's adoption of the caliber in 1989, the cartridge might have sunk into obsolescence, becoming an obscure footnote in firearms history. Due to media exposure in the television series Miami Vice , where one of the lead protagonists had used the pistol as his primary signature weapon , demand for

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1890-727: The use of 10mm, including: the Coconut Creek Police Department, Glasgow, Montana Police Department, Weimar Police Department, and the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Police Department . In military use, the government of Denmark has issued the Glock 20 to the Slædepatruljen Sirius (Sirius Sledge Patrol) headquartered in Daneborg , Northeast Greenland . The pistols were issued as

1935-447: Was made stronger with the intent to fire an unlimited number of full-power .357 Magnum rounds. The first significant change was introduced with the Ruger Redhawk and that involved a new triple-locking cylinder mechanism with a lever on the crane rather than using the end of the ejector rod to lock. Another change was the use of stronger steels and the redesigned, beefier shape of the frame. Traditional revolver frames had exposed metal at

1980-471: Was named the .40 Smith & Wesson . The shorter case allowed use in pistols designed with similar dimensions to those chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum , with the advantage that smaller-handed shooters could now have smaller-frame semi-automatic handguns with near—or in some cases, exact—10mm performance. Colloquially called the "Forty Cal" and other synonyms, this innovation since became a common handgun cartridge among law enforcement agencies and civilians in

2025-539: Was selected for service by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in 1989 in the aftermath of the 1986 FBI Miami shootout , the cartridge was later decommissioned (except by the Hostage Rescue Team and Special Weapons and Tactics Teams ) after their Firearms Training Unit eventually concluded that its recoil was too excessive for training average agents and police officers, and that the pistols chambered for

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