If I were in a position where the varmints were 2 legged, I'd probably go for the 1911 in 45. The varmints around here have 4 legs, so My choice would be an N-frame S&W in 44 Mag or 45 Colt, second choice would be a 357 19 or 586.
As far as those two guys, I'd suspect that Jordan would do well with the 1911. Don't know anything about the Birt.
