
In 1841, Samuel Colt’s Paterson plant closed. Economic depression followed the panic of 1837. Revolvers that fit me date to the 1840s, though I don’t. Ruger’s LCP and LCR measure about 5.2 and 6.5 inches in length. But to give pocket guns a fair shake, I ran the numbers.

Finger curled about the trigger like a shrimp, my leading knuckle crowded the muzzle. My pork-chop paws engulfed smaller handguns. My drift to 1911 pistols and large-frame revolvers was instead pragmatic. Some people choose powerful firearms for the reason adolescent boys crave muscle-cars: image. Ideal balance, one-hand control, lovely lines. 44 Magnum Redhawk has a 5 1/2-inch barrel.

44 Magnum does double-action revolver outshine the other? Ruger Redhawk.

Ruger's Redhawk and Super Redhawk are both classics, but chambered in powerful.
