some reloading manuals give loads listed to be shot in Ruger blackhawks only. That should tell you something. The hog leg type grips don't transfer recoil like a 29 will. I own 2 pre 29s a Super Blackhawk 3 screw and an old 3 screw flat top Blackhawk. The blackhawks are more comfortable to shoot. Most of my shooting now is done with 44sp in the old flat top