thank you gentlemen for your feedback. i must say it's encouraging. the problem i've found with trying before bying, is none of the local gun shops carry any revolvers of this type. and by local, i mean in three cities in two states. however i've got a friend who might be encouraged to let me shoot one of his regular blackhawks with those grips. might be close enough. i'll have to give it a try. now for the the capital for this new investment.......
but seriously, thanks guys and thanks for the welcome ! i look forward to further discussion and any additional advice would be equally appreciated. p.s. i've deffinitely got to agree with
irold on this one. rugers are impressively tough. even in my limited experience.