Whats you preferance?

[Ray]

Bears move real fast when they want to. Don't mis-judge their ability to move fast in relation to their mass.

[Huntbear]

Redhawk all the way!!!!!  I have owned both, and the Blackhawk dug into my hands wrong, even with Pachmyr grips.  My Redhawk, is my preference over any big bore handgun.  It is a Ruger, so it has the longer cylinder(for heavier bullet loads), that swings out for reloading, double action, which may or may not be used on animals, but if I come up against 2 legged predators, it is a comfort to have that ability.  You can still get a nice crisp, clean trigger, with a hone job and spring replacement.  And you can mount a scope easier on one than on a Blackhawk.

It boils down really to which fits your hand best, and how it feels when you shoot it.  For me it was a no brainer, after shooting both.  Redhawk, hands down.

[HawkenBob]

Brain shot or upper spine shot is your only chance at stopping a charging bear in its tracks. Hitting it there in a stressfire situation is another story. But big handguns can have the penetration to do it.

They move full speed 30 plus mph for up to 300 yards once the heart has stopped.

Id get a Super Blackhawk. Ever fired a 44 mag double action with bear penetrating loads? First shot is likely the only one that will hit its mark. The rest are going higher and higher...IMO. But I like the Blackhawk. Love the western look and all. And Im only worried about the first shot. Even with a redhawk, if I have time to get a second, Id still pull the hammer back.


Or hunt with a buddy thats slower than you!

[sisu]

Super blackhawk BISLEY HUNTER

You can set the single action trigger back and make accurate shots. If you are within reasonable shooting range you probably will not miss. A good gun for the money. Not to mention that they build custom guns on top of the design for a reason. It can take hot loads and abuse quite well too.

I took Ray and Pacyew's advice and bought one at the gun show for a good price. Took it out Sunday ran 50 rounds through it like it was my S&W617. I've shot my fair share of 29s, 629s, the Beast(S&W) 500 and Contender 44mag, 357 Herrot, 444, 45-70. NOT one of them compare to the comfort of the Bisley Hunter. I was using 240 grain cast bullet, 6.7 grains of Unique and a large pistol primer. had my wife shoot it and her comment was, "It kicks less than my 357s."

The pistol is built to last. I'm very pleased with it and will enjoy shooting for many years to come.

Read this:   http://www.gunblast.com/Ruger_Bisley_Hunter.htm

[jdb]

no offence sisu but your load is a cream puff and wouldn't kick in any gun.

[Ray]

I agree. Try something like 320 grains for a .44 mag 

[Slider]

I have had 2 Redhawks in 44 mag and a Super Redhawk in 44 mag. I have always liked a double action over a single action. They are big and heavy!!! And thats without a scope!!!

[jdb]

I agree. Try something like 320 grains for a .44 mag 

I have some 325's for my .45 that are doin like 1300 they buck some.

[Bofire]

  629 6 inch

[rasbo]

629 6 inch

x2

[jager]

I do like the Blackhawk Bisley,  but I own the Redhawk 45/454.  Very comfortable to shoot even the .454

[superdown]

  Nice setup jager.

[Huntbear]

Very nice jager!!! 

[popeshawnpaul]

Why can't a charge be stopped with a handgun?  I know people aren't accurate under pressure but at 5 feet a .460 or .500 would do some damage...

I guess anything is possible but all the research i have done on the subject has said likley hood is so slim that it is not worth staking your life on. A long arm or pepper spray is a better bet . I do know their are a few cases of people stopping a charge with a handgun. but it is not the best tool for the job .

I feel pretty naked in the woods with just my bear spray...  Something about it doesn't give me the confidence I need when my life is on the line.  I would die with more satisfaction knowing I miss the shot(s) in the event of a charge, rather than having a can of spray not work...  Maybe I need to see some bear spray in action?

[Ray]

Here's my bisley hunter super blackhawk. I don't usually have the scope on there. The weight on the barrel helps with shot placement.