I have the old style blackhawk with wood grips and open sights. The gun kicks hard. It is nice to carry. I like the classic look. I cannot honestly recommend a gun like this as a first 44mag. Hogue grips would help a lot, if you go that route.
I just purchased a super redhawk and it is bit much the other way. That gun seems like it is best suited for the 454. It is easy easy shooting all day long in 44mag. Takes a scope easy. A scope on a redhawk or super is heavy and any scoped handgun is bulky. I found I could hold 2" at 25 yards with open sights. I like using a scope for confidence and shooting paper. I am undecided on hunting with a scope. I appreciate having the option. The stock trigger was way to stiff. I added a spring kit. I also went over the gun with mothers polish.
Long winded, and I apologize. I had the opportunity to handle a performance shop S&W hunter. Oh My God! Smooth. Great finish. Machined in scope base. Perfect soft grips and with a 7" barrel this gun feels just right. I plan to get one. Someday. Three is the charm. Ok, well, Nothing is ever 100% perfect. The smith had muzzle brake! I need to be 100% that can be swapped out or ordered with a blank. The brake is a total deal breaker on an otherwise perfect gun.
I just purchased a super redhawk and it is bit much the other way. That gun seems like it is best suited for the 454. It is easy easy shooting all day long in 44mag. Takes a scope easy. A scope on a redhawk or super is heavy and any scoped handgun is bulky. I found I could hold 2" at 25 yards with open sights. I like using a scope for confidence and shooting paper. I am undecided on hunting with a scope. I appreciate having the option. The stock trigger was way to stiff. I added a spring kit. I also went over the gun with mothers polish.
Long winded, and I apologize. I had the opportunity to handle a performance shop S&W hunter. Oh My God! Smooth. Great finish. Machined in scope base. Perfect soft grips and with a 7" barrel this gun feels just right. I plan to get one. Someday. Three is the charm. Ok, well, Nothing is ever 100% perfect. The smith had muzzle brake! I need to be 100% that can be swapped out or ordered with a blank. The brake is a total deal breaker on an otherwise perfect gun.