If it were me, I'd go with an FA83 in 44 magnum. I've not shot an 83 but have had a 97 or three, and more than a few blackhawks. I currently own blackhawks in 357, 44 mag, and 45 colt versions, and have owned a couple of 41's. The 44 is, IMO, by far the most versatile with respect to ammo varieties and cost. I've had a pair of 45 colts and they are fun to shoot, but everyone seems to load the ammo up to get the oomph they think they need. I've shot my buddies super redhawk 454 and it was more then I cared to shoot much. I have a SRH in 44 mag and like to shoot it.
I've owned a superlite titanium S&W in 357, and I literally put 5 rounds thru it and sold it - the recoil was too severe for me. As I age, I've decided that for me, guns should be fun to shoot, as by far the most targets I shoot handguns at are rocks, cans, ground squirrels and coyotes. So the 44 mag recoil in an FA83 would be right up my alley.
Long winded and maybe not much help....
Tom
Last edited by tominboise; 03/16/11.
