I'm quite accustomed to shooting my T/C Contender with the 30-30 barrel.
Now THAT will kick ya!
The .454 any worse?
Even taking into consideration the 2 1/2" vs. 14" barrels?

Yeah, I can't believe the 2 1/2" barrel is much good out past 10 - 15 yards. Just don't understand why Ruger would make such a thing.
Is it primarily a Griz protection gun?