The only .454's I've ever fired have been a pair of Raging Bulls. So I can't say what shooting the other .454's is like. There is no doubt at all that the Freedom Arms revolvers are far and away the best, from the quality standpoint. However, I found the Raging Bull accurate enough for hunting andpretty pleasant to shoot, as the barrel porting and the shock-absorbing grips make it feel no worse than an S&W Moderl 29 in .44 Mag.