Long time lurker here,
after looking through the handgun hunting threads I have decided to pick one up in 44 mag. This will be my first hunting hand gun I have pretty well decided on a long barreled ruger SBH or SRH mainly for the price. Out of the two which one has the better trigger? Also I like the look of the super long barrels do any of you have experience with these? How's accuracy? Almost forgot this will be used for hogs and Ms whitetails. Thanks ahead of time.

Either of the triggers on the guns you mention can be tuned to suit yout needs. If you like the long barrels, you might try a SBH Hunter model with the 10" barrel. Out of the box, I think the Blackhawks have better triggers, but then again I just sold my last one last week.

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Originally posted by White trash with cash:
I have pretty well decided on a long barreled Ruger SBH or SRH mainly for the price. Out of the two which one has the better trigger? Also I like the look of the super long barrels do any of you have experience with these? How's accuracy?

When you say "long" are you talking 7-1/2 inch or the 9-1/2 inch (SRH) 10-1/2 inch (SBH) options? Unless you hunt with your pistol in hand the extra long guns can be inconvenient. Even the 7-1/2 guns can be less than quick into action if you pick the wrong holster. Be sure to try a Bisley Blackhawk before you pick the SBH; some of us prefer that grip shape to all others. As for triggers, in my experience a really nice trigger out of the box is not common on either type (or any other Ruger revolver for that matter). They're servicable and safe but routinely creepy. The good news is, as Larry says, the trigger on either can be cleaned up pretty easily by the gunsmith who knows how.

If it is going to be a primary hunting gun, stay with a long barrel. You are not gun fighting with a quick draw! When you hunt with a revolver, it is in your hand, not in a holster. Do you hunt with a rifle in a case?
The SRH comes with a great trigger but the SBH and BH will need a little work.
If your hands are large, stay away from a Bisley grip, they HURT. They are also sensitive to the way they are held and groups can open. I call them girly hand grips!

I like the super long 9.5 & 10.5 I am guessing the longer barrel will help with recoil also. As for the grips I have huge hands and personally I like the look of the SBH over the bisley or SRH but function over form, same with the barrel are there any downfalls to the long barrels other than the obvious carry issues.

No one has mentioned accuracy. If you are going to use open sights, then the longer barrel, with the attendant sight radius will be the more accurate. However, if you are planning on using optics, either a red dot or a scope, than sight radius is not really a factor above say, 5 1/2 inches.
Peter.

I have large hands, the standard SBH grips are harder to hold correctly for me than the bisley style. Food for thought.

A good point has been made for long bbls, you get a better sight radius, less flip, better velocities, and it helps save the hearing a bit as well.

I use my handguns in the brush or heavy forest. Shots are usually under 50 yds, and as such, a 6" bbl fits my needs quite well. It also allows me to use it as a backup for rifle or backpacking as well. But, If I were to use a handgun for general hunting, I would get either a 7.5" or 9.5" bbl.

John

I've had them all and today prefer 6-7 1/2 lengths. The SRH's have a better trigger than the SBH's and in my opinion handle recoil better. Yes, you can tune the trigger pull on both yourself. Do a google search.

Happy Hunting