Originally Posted by tominboise
There are many answers to your question, but at this point, a strong candidate would have to be one of the new smaller frame Ruger Flat top blackhawks, with 4-1/4" barrel, in 357 or 44 special. Your choice of blue or stainless, Bisley or standard grip frame....


That sounds like a great carry gun, thanks for the idea. I have about given up on the .357 round though. We tried to use one of the newer Marlin Cowboy .357s for silhouette and it just would not shoot well. The same rifle in .44 will cloverleaf rounds all the way out past the Turkey line (77yd).