[mec]

They sometimes wank extra velocity out of chosen loads and frequently shoot like they have training wheels-the sort of thing that is welcome when you get out into the hunting fields.

[mec]

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[Mike Irwin]

I just have never really been able to get into the long-barreled revolvers.

6" is pushing it for me...

[BigG]

I love the 8 3/8" S&W Maggies! :cool:

[mec]

...a little bit too long:

[Mike Irwin]

"have you ever actually tried one?"

You're joking, right?

My personal dislike of the long-barreled handguns (ANY long-barreled hand gun) comes from both handling and appearance.

[J Miller]

mec,

I saw your pic of the two Rugers on another forum and it just wouldn't open right. Now that I can see them I think you have a great set.
Kind of like my 7.5" OM BH, and my 6.6" SS Six. I wish the .22 was a 7.5" too.

As for the knife, ahhh that's just a short sword!!:D

[Fiveshooter]

I have to admit to having one although I will be the first to say they are not very packable. I prefer the 4 3/4" to 6" range for about 95% of my shooting.

FA .454 10" Ported (Needs a trailer to carry around):rolleyes:

http://photos.imageevent.com/fiveshooter/gunpictures/websize/10%20inch%20FA%20Right.JPG


The little FA .475 Linebaugh with 4 3/4" barrel is much more packable and has enough power to kill anything that walks,crawls or swims:neener:



http://photos.imageevent.com/fiveshooter/gunpictures/websize/475%20Shorty%20Right.JPG

[Standing Wolf]

My eyes prefer a longer sight radius; my wrist, however, prefers less weight.

[Shane]

I prefer 6" barrels.

[Kahr carrier]

Hey Mec nice stable.:) I like the long barrel revolvers myself.:D

[bpisler]

I tried my first long barreled revo this past weekend,i noticed i was a little mone accurate but did not notice any difference in recoil compared to a friends 4",both were M-28's.I think i prefer 4" and shorter barrels cause they're more handy and seem to balance better,if i hunted with a hand gun the longer barrel would work for me.

[cratz2]

Only revolver I've shot much that has a barrel longer than 6" was a Freedom Arms 454 that had a 7.5". Not sure how much that long barrel helps with recoil, but I think if I were to buy one, it wouldn't have much shorter than a 7.5" barrel. ;) Granted, I don't live in bear country and any bear I'm likely to come across in Indiana would probably be stopped by the 357 I carry in woodsy areas.

[riddleofsteel]

http://www.yerfrockethellhound.com/bhawkbowieskull.JPG

7.5" Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt with a Gerber stag handled bowie.