Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan .44 Magnum, 2.5 in, Satin Stainless, 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver (Model 5303, 2025)
This 2025 Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan is a compact, big-bore .44 Magnum with a 2.5 in heavy-shrouded barrel and recessed crown, a 6-round fluted cylinder, and a uniform satin stainless finish. It features DA/SA operation with a transfer bar, Hogue Tamer Monogrip, and fully adjustable rear sight with a pinned ramp front. Built in Newport, New Hampshire, it carries the 530- serial prefix associated with Alaskan variants.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are light handling marks from previous use. See photos for details.
What's Included
- Ruger Super Redhawk instruction manual
- Ruger factory hard case
The Alaskan variant is purpose-built for maximum strength in a short-barreled format. Its 2.5 in barrel uses a heavy shroud and recessed crown, and the overall length is a compact 7.62 in. At 45 oz, the all-stainless construction provides notable durability and balance in a big-bore revolver of this size.
Ruger’s robust cylinder system includes a fluted 6-round cylinder with lockup at the rear and at the front of the crane, plus a push-button cylinder latch. The transfer bar safety, DA/SA action, and an external hammer with a checkered spur provide reliable operation and confident control.
Sighting equipment is straightforward and serviceable: a pinned ramp front sight pairs with a fully adjustable rear sight. The Hogue Tamer Monogrip is designed to enhance purchase and help manage recoil in a compact .44 Magnum platform.
Chambered in .44 Magnum, this revolver also accepts .44 Special cartridges. The 1:20 RH twist supports a wide range of bullet weights. This example is Model 5303, produced in 2025 in Newport, NH, USA, and carries the 530- serial prefix associated with Alaskan variants.