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They are heavier, length for length, than a round barrel, so there is some additional recoil damping. And they just look really cool....

Good to know, and they do look stunning.

Thx for the reply.

Since I've developed an interest in these but never fired one, I have a couple of questions.

My primary interest is in the Model 83 in 454, most likely with a 45LC cylinder. My questions are regarding barrel length. For those who have fired the 7 1/2 and 10 inch barreled guns...did you have a preference? Was the recoil difference worth the extra weight and hassle of carry? Were you more accurate with one vs the other? Did one balance and 'feel' better to shoot vs the other?

Thx in advance.

Are you going to use it for hunting or silhouette/target? Are you going to scope it?

I'd prefer a 6" or would go max of 7-1/2". I just prefer around 5-1/2" barrels. But to each his own.

Hunting. I'll most likely not scope it, although I may look into a red dot sight...which won't exactly add weight.

The thing is, I've never fired a revolver with a barrel longer than 7-1/2"...and while the long barrel seems like kind if a pain to carry, the benefits are intriguing.

I definitely shot the 7-1/2" better than the 6's I've fired.

I guess the best way to ask this is: does anyone have a 10" barrel and wish they'd gone with 7-1/2" or vice versa?