I have used a stainless Ruger Mark II with the 6 7/8 barrel for 20 years or so...With open sights at 25 yards it will shoot around 1 1/2 inch groups...I have killed a bunch of squirrels and snakes with this gun...

One thing you need to check into if you plan to hunt with, in NC, the barrel has to be at least 6 inches to be legal...I've often thought a 4 inch barrel would be better to carry, and probably won't lose too much accuracy.