Just my opinion...
Ruger revolvers are typically built like a tank, feel very solid in your hand, and last forever if properly maintained. On the other hand taurus firearms have always felt like toys in my hand. This is just my opinion, I have always thought of Taurus firearms as poor copies of other solid firearms manufactured models. The Beretta 92 is a fine piece of craftsmanship, but Taurus make their version "look" the same but lacked the refinements of the beretta such as a decocker lever, and a smooth trigger.
I believe you would have a better built firearm if you purchased the Ruger Redhawk. Recoil is a very subjective point. What is heavy recoil to one might not be a factor to someone else. Companies like hogue, pachmyer, and limb saver all make their living by producing recoil reducing grips or butt pads for firearms. I'll tell you this the redhawk in 44 mag is not horrible at all to shoot. I don't enjoy shooting the Garrett heavy loads but on occasion when i do i have always returned with all 10 of my fingers and toes!
Chicken-Farmer