Finally bought a Ruger Alaskan

[djerdl]

This one has been on my wish list for a few years, and everything just kind of fell in to place for it to be the right time to pick it up. I've got to give it to the guys at Guns and Leather in Greenbrier. They're great to work with, even if it is a heck of a drive from the Boro.

[musicman]

Pics!!!

[E4 No More]

Pics or it didn't happen!!! :)

[nightrunner]

What caliber? .44mag .454casull or .480ruger

[djerdl]

It's the 454, which is a pretty hefty round. I'm having a little trouble uploading the pics right now, mainly due to my 4 month old son.... I'll try again after he heads off to sleep,

[nightrunner]

I've wanted one in 454 for awhile. Very nice

[polecat]

Wow! Thats a monster! Love to see some pics!

[MrShotty]

I'm jealous. Always wanted one in 44mag.

[Tuffus]

I have the .44 mag and love it. I let my nephew shoot some 300 grain bear loads through it last week right after some .44 specials. Lots of smiles. Have fun with it.

[djerdl]

I'm loving it so far. I took it over to the indoor range at On Target. The 454 felt like a punch to the chest. I've never actually had the blowback push my shirt back and flip my hair up.. pretty cool

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[djerdl]

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[djerdl]

Finally figured it out. I love the look of the non fluted cylinder!

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[KahrMan]

That is a beast!

[Tncobra]

Now find a holster maker.

[tnhawk]

Congrats on a fine pistol!  I've had one on my list for several years.

[djerdl]

Thanks. I ordered a Simply Rugged right after a got the pistol. Should only be another week or so until it gets here. I can't wait to be able to carry it hiking, and occasionally around town.

Love the bear paw design. Who makes that one?

[Tncobra]

Love the bear paw design. Who makes that one?

 

Bob Mernickle Custom Holsters.

I had him make me one after I saw the one he made for Jiff Quinn on Gun Blast for the 480 Alaskan.

[BLACKVANDRIVER]

Simply Rugged holsters are the simply the best all leather revolver holster there is currently. I own 4 for wheel guns and 1 for mid size simi autos. I have one for N Frame smith but it totes an Alaskan just fine!  I have yet to get there "Chesty" rig but have always wanted one. You will be pleased with it and if not you can always sell it to me :rofl:  Rob is the best kept secrete on leather wheel gun holsters!

[djerdl]

I emailed him today, and he said he thinks it's on his "out for delivery table". Hopefully I'll get it in by mid next week. I'm really looking forward to carrying this beast while hiking etc. I'll probably pick up the Chesty Rig later in the fall.
I did end up having to order the heavier 300gr hard cast rounds off of Midway. No one locally carries anything bigger than a 260gr hollow point in .454.

[Ramjo]

I've wanted one of these so bad...don't know that I'll ever own one now that I lost half of my trigger finger. Wouldn't be the same shooting it left handed.

[MemHeli]

Can we get a pic of your new holster?  I'm on the fence about buying one.

[ARO Matt]

How's that .454 treat you in that 2" barrel?   :blink:

[sybo]

Like a friggin BOMB!!

[djerdl]

Sure, I'll post a couple when I get home this morning. I ended up ordering a couple different grips- the non gel pad hogues, and a set of badger rosewood boot grips. Haven't tried them out yet, though. The gel version seem too big and too soft in my hands. I'm going out to the range Monday to test both and some ammo.