For me the S&W 44's HAVE always been above the rest. (and yes i've owned several Redhawks) Over the years i've taken quite a bit of big game with my S&W includeing moose, blk tail and white tail deer ect... I've also won waaay more than my share of long range pistol shooting matches with it too.

Keep in mind that S&W's have "hammer forged" frames and Rugersare a "casting", so Ruger HAS to be bigger and heavier to get the same strength of hammer forgeing.

Make mine a S&W please.........

Drilling Man