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:)What does he want to do? Does he shoot a big gun already? Is he a serious, handloading, hunter guy or a factory load shooter?I think you need to really think about how he will use the gun, or will it be a wall hanger, cause it means so much?Carl
The Ruger Super Blackhawk can take high pressure loads extremely well but are single action only. Usually sufficient for most hunting.
Had several of what has been mentioned. I didn't like the Blackhawk, due to the single action and felt uncomfortable to me.... The Ruger in 454 is great, but if your dad is getting older, it might be a bit much on the wrists. I love my 629 .44 Alaskan model, a bit less on recoil and is darn near perfect in all hunting situations...
Rickomatic said what I would have said. Yes, the integrated cuts in the frame/barrel for Ruger rings. I bought my Rugers long before the factory scope mount features were available and have stuck with iron sights on a Bisley model 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk and a SS Redhawk 5". Both get equal duty as companions to my rifles when hunting or as the primary gun when scouting or hunting the dense stuff. Both of my 44's have taken several Blacktail at handgun distances. Polished off a Bear with the SBH at close range.-Steve
I am leaning towards the 629 currently. The Ruger's are nice but S & W makes a damn fine pistol.