I live in MD also and I just recently purchased this gun except in 44 mag. I really like the fact that I can put a scope on it, and the Ruger came with rings!!! If the Semi is your personal preferrence then I say keep looking, but these revolvers when mounted with a scope can be lethal out to 100 yards. I will be rifle hunting in MD next year solely with my Super Redhawk.
p.s. keep in mind that us MD residents have a limited selection of handguns we can buy with our AWESOME laws we have in place
