Both of my Ruger SBH Hunter's in 45 Colt are so accurate that I simply have no reason to consider an FA.
100% agree...had two .41 Hunters, both the Bisley and the SBH, and both were just as accurate as the FA 654.
I just liked the way the FA grip handled the recoil compared to the other two. The Bisley especially would transmit the recoil right into the palm of my hand causing shock to my wrist and elbow. With heavy loads the SBH would really roll in the hand so the web of my shooting hand would contact the base of the hammer. Have neither problem with the FA.
In comparing the FA 97 to a 4 5/8" BH, I could shoot the Blackhawk better without having to concentrate as hard as I do with the 97 4.25". The grip and recoil handling is about the same between the 97 and XW3-RED. The XR3 however doesn't fit my hand at all. But the 97 is so much smaller than the BH, so I sold them off and kept the 97 for a Packin' Gun. Long Range, I could shoot the short barreled Rugers much better than the 97s.
Bob
