Charlie98
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Anything longer than 6" is not my favorite, in fact, I would prefer a 5" or 5.5"... although I understand I'm splitting hairs.
I've owned a few Ruger SA's with 7.5" barrels... 2 Blackhawks, and a Vaquero. I traded the Vaquero for an identical one... with a 5.5" barrel... and I was much happier. I sold the 7.5" Blackhawk.
As someone mentioned, once you get into the longer barrels, holstering it can become a challenge. If it's a range piece, then who cares?
These days I am solidly in the 4" camp... I prefer my revolvers at 4" as well as my 1911's.
I've owned a few Ruger SA's with 7.5" barrels... 2 Blackhawks, and a Vaquero. I traded the Vaquero for an identical one... with a 5.5" barrel... and I was much happier. I sold the 7.5" Blackhawk.
As someone mentioned, once you get into the longer barrels, holstering it can become a challenge. If it's a range piece, then who cares?
These days I am solidly in the 4" camp... I prefer my revolvers at 4" as well as my 1911's.