The 5.5-inch Redhawk is the mid-length hunting configuration, offering more velocity than the 4.2-inch with better balance than the longer 7.5-inch barrel. The additional barrel length improves sight radius for handgun hunting without making the gun unwieldy in a holster. Type: Revolver Action: Double-Action Caliber: .44 Magnum Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1979, USA Weight: 54 oz Overall length: 11" Status: Active Intended use: hunting