Ruger's 45 Colt cylinders generally are in need of correction, especially to shoot cast bullets. However, that's a pretty inexpensive fix and there are several reputable guys doing it. I had the Cylinder Smith do my Redhawk before he retired. I need to have my recently acquired Bisley done.
Despite the Ruger 45's needing some throat work, I would still choose a 45 Colt over the 44 Magnum for the reason several have posted previously. Same weight bullets at less pressure and a bigger hammer. Nothing wrong with the 44, I have two of them and two 45's but I just like the 45 better when we're talking big bore magnum performance.
Chronographs, bore scopes and pattern boards have broke a lot of hearts.
