I prefer my SBH in .44 mag. to all my other handguns. It is very accurate.
One inch groups at 25 yards. I know I can depend on its performance.
Other than replacing the loading gate spring once, I've had no other problems with it. I bought it when Ruger first came out with the SBH.
It is not scoped, I shoot it with the sights it came with. I did however paint the front sight bright red with a nylon nail polish to help me see the front sight better in low light conditions.
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