I ended up starting my kick on single actions with a Super Blackhawk. I had to have the 7.5" barrel though. I think the balance is amazing. It was initially an "I just want to have one" gun. So was the Ruger Vaquero I bought a week later. The Vaquero does get CC time being that it's just 5.5" Barrel. The Super Blackhawk is a hunting gun. Love them both and plan on customizing them. They are really easy to take COMPLETELY apart and put back together as well.