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Nathan · July 4, 2013, 10:49 AM

I like 4 - 7.5" because of ballistics, handling and accuracy.

I have a 5.5" Ruger SA. It is easy for me to hit with out to 50 yards, but 75 is reaching. I used to shoot a 10.5" 44 mag and killed a deer at 125 yds, so a lot is in the barrel length and sights.

To me, 5.5" is a great packing/hunting length. With practice, my 100 yard shooting should get better!

If it was more of a pure hunting gun, I would like 7.5" better.

If more of a SD Bear stopper, I think 4" would be ideal as 4" is about as long as you can sit in a car with in a normal holster.

July 4, 2013, 10:49 AM	#2
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,323	I like 4 - 7.5" because of ballistics, handling and accuracy. I have a 5.5" Ruger SA. It is easy for me to hit with out to 50 yards, but 75 is reaching. I used to shoot a 10.5" 44 mag and killed a deer at 125 yds, so a lot is in the barrel length and sights. To me, 5.5" is a great packing/hunting length. With practice, my 100 yard shooting should get better! If it was more of a pure hunting gun, I would like 7.5" better. If more of a SD Bear stopper, I think 4" would be ideal as 4" is about as long as you can sit in a car with in a normal holster.