The SRH's are a great hunting handgun.I agree if you look at Ruger's MSRP it's scary.Watch www.gunsamerica.com. Look under Ruger handguns.I see these NIB RH & SRH's for close to dealer prices.I have a SRH w/9.5" bbl in 454 Casull. You do have to hold on to it but it's really not bad in my opinion.Look into a Redhawk. They are available with or without the cut outs for the scope rings. You said a scope is a must. The Ruger's ring system is a nice set up.I carry a Redhawk 7.5" 44 mag during our deer season.THE SRH with that 9.5"bbl is to big and bulky to carry all day,especially with a scope mounted.I like the old Contenders and the Encores but I like to have more then one shot if needed.You won't go wrong with either of the Ruger's.
Ruger Redhawk