Anyone owns/shot a 5" Raging Bull?

IM_Lugger · October 27, 2007, 04:00 PM

Anyone here owns or shot a 5in barreled Raging Bull I would esp like to know how it compares to a 6.5" model in handling/weight? Does it feel any ligher, less barrel heavy?

I know 5in model is /was? only avail in .454 and .480 Ruger...

IM_Lugger · October 28, 2007, 10:59 PM

anyone?

44and45 · October 29, 2007, 08:18 AM

Why do you ask about the weight of the RB being less heavy in I assume .44 magnum?

Most .44 magnums are going to be heavier than say a snub nose 38 special, are you considering it for a carry gun.

Possibly a .41 magnum with shorter tube may be better suited for your needs as a carry gun. I've handled a Taurus tracker in .41 magnum and its tiny compared to a RB.

Though I really like the RB...a good revolver and accurate.

Jim

IM_Lugger · October 29, 2007, 01:16 PM

I have a 6.5in Raging Bull....I was wondering if the 5in version handled any differently....

PointOneSeven · October 29, 2007, 03:57 PM

Since it's a no so far, I'll chime in. I have a 6.5" Tracker and a 4" Model 44. Sights are identical as far as I can tell, but I'm a lot more at ease with the 4". The 6.5" has a lot of weight I'm fighting to keep the front end up, plus target acquisition is a lot faster on the 4" radius for me.

Either of them scoped would be a non issue, as far as aquiring a target, and accuracy as far as I can tell.

Taurus2x.jpg

IM_Lugger · December 11, 2007, 03:12 PM

btt for another try...

pesta2 · December 11, 2007, 03:22 PM

I know one dealer that has a 5” .480 that I see at every single gun show they are at. Since it is .480 they can’t sell it (I am assuming). Also one dealer has a .480 Ruger Alaskan. If I hade the money I would buy it, I hear the .480 Alaskan is rare.

October 27, 2007, 04:00 PM	#1
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	Anyone owns/shot a 5" Raging Bull? Anyone here owns or shot a 5in barreled Raging Bull I would esp like to know how it compares to a 6.5" model in handling/weight? Does it feel any ligher, less barrel heavy? I know 5in model is /was? only avail in .454 and .480 Ruger... __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo Last edited by IM_Lugger; October 28, 2007 at 11:00 PM.

October 28, 2007, 10:59 PM	#2
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	anyone? __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

October 29, 2007, 01:16 PM	#4
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	I have a 6.5in Raging Bull....I was wondering if the 5in version handled any differently.... __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

October 29, 2007, 03:57 PM	#5
PointOneSeven Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2006 Posts: 579	Since it's a no so far, I'll chime in. I have a 6.5" Tracker and a 4" Model 44. Sights are identical as far as I can tell, but I'm a lot more at ease with the 4". The 6.5" has a lot of weight I'm fighting to keep the front end up, plus target acquisition is a lot faster on the 4" radius for me. Either of them scoped would be a non issue, as far as aquiring a target, and accuracy as far as I can tell. Taurus2x.jpg Last edited by PointOneSeven; October 29, 2007 at 04:29 PM.

December 11, 2007, 03:12 PM	#6
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	btt for another try... __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

October 29, 2007, 08:18 AM	#3
44and45 Member Join Date: May 30, 2004 Location: South of Lake Superior Posts: 80	Why do you ask about the weight of the RB being less heavy in I assume .44 magnum? Most .44 magnums are going to be heavier than say a snub nose 38 special, are you considering it for a carry gun. Possibly a .41 magnum with shorter tube may be better suited for your needs as a carry gun. I've handled a Taurus tracker in .41 magnum and its tiny compared to a RB. Though I really like the RB...a good revolver and accurate. Jim

December 11, 2007, 03:22 PM	#7
pesta2 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2006 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,682	I know one dealer that has a 5” .480 that I see at every single gun show they are at. Since it is .480 they can’t sell it (I am assuming). Also one dealer has a .480 Ruger Alaskan. If I hade the money I would buy it, I hear the .480 Alaskan is rare. __________________ http://www.stevekonya.com