Today I had a chance to handle every revolver I was considering and I have decided I need a Ruger Redhawk with 5.5" barrel and some Hogue rubber grips......My second choice would be the Blackhawk, the Smith 629 had some good features like the very smooth action and trigger pull but it seemed almost dainty when I compared it to the Rugers with their beefy top strap's and frames, also the cylinder walls on the Rugers was noticably thicker, I would equate the Smith 629 vs Ruger Redhawk to a Corvette vs a Hummer..... ........Ha!...........Hb
