I'm about to purchase my first 44 magnum and I have narrowed my selection to the Ruger SBH. Do I need a 44 magnum? NO. Am I going to add one to my collection anyway? YES. I really don't want to hear comments about what do you need that for, or if you've never had one maybe you should start with something else. I have started with something else - time to move on.
This will be my first single action revolver as well. The dilemma I am now facing is which one to get. I really want the 5 1/2 inch model, mainly because I love the fluted cylinder and I prefer shorter barrels. However, in this particular caliber I wonder if the 7 1/2 inch model would serve me better.
Some things I'd like to know:
Intended purpose is mostly just target shooting.
I have not held either one, and it doesn't look like I'll be able to anytime soon - none in my area.
Although I don't currently reload, I am planning to start fairly soon. I'm already reading books and eyeing equipment.
Any and all help is much appreciated.
This will be my first single action revolver as well. The dilemma I am now facing is which one to get. I really want the 5 1/2 inch model, mainly because I love the fluted cylinder and I prefer shorter barrels. However, in this particular caliber I wonder if the 7 1/2 inch model would serve me better.
Some things I'd like to know:
- Is the 5 1/2 inch model fairly manageable with 300+ gr loads (I will be shooting heavy loads sometimes)?
- Is the shorter grip frame on the 5 1/2 that much harder to grasp? (I have small to medium hands)
- Would the rounded trigger guard be easier on my knuckles?
- How much difference in perceived recoil between the two?
Intended purpose is mostly just target shooting.
I have not held either one, and it doesn't look like I'll be able to anytime soon - none in my area.
Although I don't currently reload, I am planning to start fairly soon. I'm already reading books and eyeing equipment.
Any and all help is much appreciated.