Originally Posted by
dig4gold
I think I've come up with a sollution. I'm gonna get the Redhawk, spend the extra, and never look back knowing I'd done the right thing. Then in a couple/three months, (and some penny pinching) go out and get a longer barelled Blackhawk!! Then I'll get back with y'all with my conclusion.
Excellent choice!
If you can, shoot some BHs before you buy one of them. Barrel length in these is quite an individual taste. I had a .44 Mag SBH with a 7.5" barrel that was good on the range, but I did not like to carry it on my hip (too bulky for me). Some guys like the 4 5/8", some the 5.5", and some like the longer tubes. Rugerforum.com is a good place to discuss everything related to Ruger handguns.