I have been considering a ranch hand for some time, and had long ago decided on a 44 Mag. When checking with my favorite local (somewhat) gun shop, I was told that the 44 Ranch Hand is virtually unmanageable. I find that a bit hard to believe, but with the odd grip angle (compared to a standard revolver) I suppose it is possible. Of course, he was trying to steer me towards a Winchester 94 Trapper in 44 Mag.
I am no stranger to heavy recoil--I have been shooting 44 Mag handguns since the late 70's, and a Magnum Research BFR in 45-70 is one of my favorite long-range handguns.
Anybody care to comment on how "manageable" a 44 ranch hand is?
Of course, being a handloader, it is always possible to load it lighter.
Thanks for the input.