First one quick rant...Why is it so difficult for the major firearm manufacturers to make a straight ahead double action "blued" .44 mag revolver?

S&W came back with the model 29, but of course it has gold and collecter stuff on ityada yada. The Taurus Raging Bull leaves no doubt about what it is with huge letters down the barrell...takcy.

Ruger seems to have the only viable choice with the Redhawk 445.

It has a beefy feel to it and looks better than the rest, because looks are important, and of course that Ruger reliability and toughness. Does anyone have experience with this model and the 5 1/2" barrell. I primary just want to add a .44 mag to my collection and have for some time, it will be shot though and possibly used for some hunting.