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Smith & Wesson R8 vs Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan

Smith & Wesson R8 facing right

Smith & Wesson R8

DA/SA N-Frame Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum
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Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan facing left

Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan

DA/SA Full-Sized Revolver Chambered in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 480 Ruger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
R810.5 in6 in1.75 in35.8 oz
Super Redhawk Alaskan7.62 in5.81 in1.79 in44 oz

Details

 BarrelBBL Trigger Website
R85 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com
Super Redhawk Alaskan2.5 in DA/SA ruger.com

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