I own two Ruger Vaqueros in 44 mag, consecutive serial numbered, 5 1/2"bbl. I am looking for one in 7 1/2". Have a Super Blackhawk in 44mag that I use for hunting. Those Hornady rounds, 225gr flextips, are awesome out of a 7 1/2" bbl. Owned a US Firearms Rodeo before, great gun. Plan on puting some new inerds in my Vaqueros to free spin the cylinder. My next Single action will probably be the new Sheriff's Model in 44 special. Yes they are slow to load and unload, but as they say "if you need more than six ............"