Most shootable .44 magnum I've owned out of 3 or 4 Smith's and 2 Redhawks. It is an outstanding revolver if it is a Monson, Mass. gun.
Like anything, it has its pro's and con's ....
Pro's
1. very accurate, more so than the Smiths.
2. durable - built extremely large/heavy for caliber
3. recoil is almost easy on the shooter
4. Sights and grips easy to swap out, unlimited potential to make your own custom set-up
5. Company makes it the same way they always did - "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" philosophy. Great in case you need a part.
6. Barrel swap is easy once you learn.
Con's
1. Trigger is very Ruger-ish. I prefer a nice crisp Smith trigger, but you can't have everything.
2. Weight - it can suck to carry it. My 8" is so heavy as to almost be unshootable off-hand, so I bought a 4" barrel which is just right.
3. Never going to win a beauty contest, boxy and clunky looking
4. Lack of aftermarket accessories. I want Ashleys, LaserGrips and a Docter sight for mine, but that'll never happen.
5. SOME parts are of soft steel. I dropped my gun and bent my rear sight to one side, and suprisingly the hammer spur as well. I know you shouldn't drop firearms, but the damage was all out of proportion to the fall. What are these parts made of, pot-metal or MIM? Anyway, both problems were corrected without incident. I gather the factory is now using some more durable parts.
Hope this helps.