Ruger Redhawk 357....bring it back with 8 rounds

[Tennjed]

I have seen a couple of Ruger Redhawks in 357 pop up on other boards recently. I know only a few were made years ago. The cylinder on that thing make the 357 holes look tiny. It has me wishing they would bring it back only this time with 8 rounds.

Is it big enough for 8 shots?

How does the frame size compare the the S&W 686+?

Does anyone think there would be much of a market for this besides me?

[krunchnik]

I would really like to have a Redhawk in .357 to match my .41,they are sure well made revolvers.I would bet they could fit 8 rounds in that huge cylinder,I think it would be interesting for sure.

Also to answer part of the question,the frame on the Redhawk is much larger than the S&W 686

Edited July 30, 2012 by krunchnik

[DevJames]

I believe the Redhawk frame is a bit bigger to the comparable Smith N frame.

There's 8 shot N frames, I'd wager they could fit 8 in the Redhawk easy enough.

[Guest Grout]

S&W make the 627 which is an 8 shot .357 not sure how steady sales are for them.Personally I like a .357 in a medium frame any bigger too bulky and any smaller too hard to shoot well.