The more I handle them, the X-frames, even the Ruger SRH 7.5" or especially 9.5" just aren't "handy". They're just too big. The weight is an issue, but not unmanageable (well, at least for the SRH's), but the size just doesn't make sense. Revolvers shouldn't necessitate shoulder slings!

I just picked up this Toklat, .454Cassull. After only a week in hand, I'm pretty certain this is the one that causes me to sell my 7.5" SRH. The Alaskans are just a bit too short for hunting, but this 5.5" barreled SRH is right on the money for sight radius vs. balance/handling. Ideal balance in my hand. Gonna replace the sights with a frankensighted Meprolight tritium set, do a trigger job and spring job to it, then slap on a GP-100 style grip. Little more punishing, but a lot sexier, and a bit less bulky. Gonna try out a Jpoint rear sight mount for a Burris FastFire II for hunting also.