Ruger Md. 5003 - The Firearms Forum

starman · 10-27-2010, 10:18 AM

The Ruger Redhawk model 5003, this is the one that comes w/ scope rings and the barrell is machined to accept them. I've been watching for one now for over six months both on line and at local stores. I've even called Ruger about production and availability with no success. Anyone know what's going on with the availabiliy on this pistol. Also if anyone has one give me some feed back on its pro's and con's.

Thanks

starman · 10-29-2010, 03:23 PM

Must not be a very popular handgun, not only can I not find one, but apparently no one owns one or will admit to it and reply.

Oh Well, onward & upward

BlkHawk73 · 10-30-2010, 06:13 PM

Ruger is pretty much use LEAN manufacturing. Basically they receive orders from the distributors and then schedules production runs based on those orders. This eliminates inventory stockpiles they had so much of in the past. Now distributors are only going to order the popular models to eliminate idle inventory. Not a lot of interest = production goes to another model.

BlkHawk73 · 10-30-2010, 06:16 PM

Hmmm...tried a search on BrandX auction site and found a bunch. Just gotta look and not be held steadfast to brand new in some cases.

starman · 10-31-2010, 08:43 PM

So what is Brand X Auction, please provide the Link, and thank you.

starman · 11-03-2010, 07:02 PM

If anyone can send me site offering this Ruger Redhawk Hunter #5003
Either in stock new or a good used one I would appreciate it.
I can find the #5001 at my local shop, however it doesn't have the machined barrell to accept a scope. Which brings up another question, is a scope a good idea for this pistol or would the iron sites only on the #5001 be okay. I guess I'm asking for opions, how many people scope these 44 mag's for either target shooting or hunting.
The reason for the #5003 over the 5001 is its machined ready for a scope and you don't have to remove the existing iron sites, where as the 5001 would have to be machined and the iron sites would have to go. The 5003 would be quickly convertable back and forth.

Thanks

JLA · 11-04-2010, 08:34 AM

branx is referred to as GB. we cant post it it will come out like this www.*********.com and the link wont work. Its the ebay style firearms auction site...

The Ruger #5003 is referred to as the super redhawk

Helix_FR · 11-04-2010, 12:49 PM

I know were you can get your hands on a 5003 that isn't on GB but depends on where you are.

starman · 11-04-2010, 04:58 PM

No the 5003 isn't the Super Red Hawk check ruger site to see the difference.

10-27-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
starman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 121	Ruger Md. 5003 The Ruger Redhawk model 5003, this is the one that comes w/ scope rings and the barrell is machined to accept them. I've been watching for one now for over six months both on line and at local stores. I've even called Ruger about production and availability with no success. Anyone know what's going on with the availabiliy on this pistol. Also if anyone has one give me some feed back on its pro's and con's. Thanks -->

10-29-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
starman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 121	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 Must not be a very popular handgun, not only can I not find one, but apparently no one owns one or will admit to it and reply. Oh Well, onward & upward

10-30-2010, 06:13 PM	#3
BlkHawk73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 292	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 Ruger is pretty much use LEAN manufacturing. Basically they receive orders from the distributors and then schedules production runs based on those orders. This eliminates inventory stockpiles they had so much of in the past. Now distributors are only going to order the popular models to eliminate idle inventory. Not a lot of interest = production goes to another model. __________________ "All you martyrs and saviours go through the same door" - G.S.

10-30-2010, 06:16 PM	#4
BlkHawk73 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 292	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 Hmmm...tried a search on BrandX auction site and found a bunch. Just gotta look and not be held steadfast to brand new in some cases. __________________ "All you martyrs and saviours go through the same door" - G.S. Last edited by BlkHawk73; 10-30-2010 at 06:18 PM..

11-03-2010, 07:02 PM	#6
starman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 121	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 If anyone can send me site offering this Ruger Redhawk Hunter #5003 Either in stock new or a good used one I would appreciate it. I can find the #5001 at my local shop, however it doesn't have the machined barrell to accept a scope. Which brings up another question, is a scope a good idea for this pistol or would the iron sites only on the #5001 be okay. I guess I'm asking for opions, how many people scope these 44 mag's for either target shooting or hunting. The reason for the #5003 over the 5001 is its machined ready for a scope and you don't have to remove the existing iron sites, where as the 5001 would have to be machined and the iron sites would have to go. The 5003 would be quickly convertable back and forth. Thanks

10-31-2010, 08:43 PM	#5
starman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 121	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 So what is Brand X Auction, please provide the Link, and thank you. Last edited by starman; 11-01-2010 at 11:45 AM..

11-04-2010, 08:34 AM	#7
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 branx is referred to as GB. we cant post it it will come out like this www.*********.com and the link wont work. Its the ebay style firearms auction site... The Ruger #5003 is referred to as the super redhawk __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

11-04-2010, 12:49 PM	#8
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,621	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 I know were you can get your hands on a 5003 that isn't on GB but depends on where you are. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com Last edited by Helix_FR; 11-04-2010 at 12:55 PM..

11-04-2010, 04:58 PM	#9
starman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 121	Re: Ruger Md. 5003 No the 5003 isn't the Super Red Hawk check ruger site to see the difference.