super blackhawk .44 what barrel length?

[k-k]

I'm looking at a couple of super blackhawks, I'm leaning towards the 7-1/2"
but the 10-1/2" looks interesting.
Anybody have experience with both?

[TacticalCowboy]

If you plan to carry it much at all go with the shorter barrel.

[k-k]

That's my thinking, the long one would be fun at the range

[Leverhunter]

I've got the 7 1/2" That's all the longer I would want for hunting.

[rickgarcia76]

I’ve got the 10.5”. Very fun gun to shoot. Barrel length isn’t as big an issue like most people think.

[Gary Roberson]

I just ordered the 7.5" for myself and it will be used for hunting whitetails, axis, bear and lion. I love a handgun and am a fan of the 44 Mag.
Adios,
Gary

[twosixteens]

I have both if you are gonna shoot open sights and can deal with the extra barrel I shoot much better with the 10.5. If you are going to scope it get the 7.5 you won’t loose enough velocity to notice.

[captainsling]

I had the Super Redhawk in the long barrel! It was accurate pretty far oit. I imagine that one would be awesome for hunting hogs.

[Rafter S]

I plan on hip carry and am looking at a 5.5”
I have a 45/45 acp convertible in 4 5/8”

[Johnny44]

Are you scoping it, 10”

Otherwise the 7.5” feels good

[az2tx]

I had a 7.5 inch one that I killed elk, mule deer and black bear with

[k-k]

Thanks for all the input, 10.5" seems a little bulky for thick brush.

[Balcones_Walker]

I like the 4", myself. My favorite handgun.

[White Falcon]

Had the 9.5, and sold it. Too heavy with a scope. Went to 7.5's, like a lot better balance.

[JudoLeyba]

I've got the Super Blackhawk .44 in a 4 5/8" barrel. It's easy to carry in a chest holster, fun to shoot if using .44 special rounds, and enough knockdown power for just about anything if using .44 magnum rounds.

I tried the 10" barrel and it seemed a little awkward to me. I think it'd be fine if you had it scoped, and used it for still hunting out of a blind with shooting sticks, or a window ledge to support it. I use my Thompson Center Encore for that same scenario.

I've never shot the 7 1/2" barrel, but I think if I had to make a choice between it, and the 10" I'd go with the 7 1/2". Just my opinion.