I've got a blued steel B-V in .45 Colt, and it's by far my favorite handgun. A few things I've noticed:
--Recoil is transferred down more than back. Even with hot loads, it's easy to handle.
--It shoots better one-handed, in the bullseye stance. It also shoots better if you bend your arm a little. Bending the arm also helps absorb more recoil, since it brings the big muscles into play.
--It takes even hot handloads with ease. On the down side, it feels twice as heavy as a Peacemaker clone. It's not an easy revolver to spin around in your hand.
--Factory actions are a little rough. I need to get mine fine tuned a bit.
--Look for a used one! You can save $$ this way, and it's actually difficult to damage one. As long as the crown is OK and nobody's been putting Casull-level loads through it, it will last a lifetime.