I've had my 9.5" SRH for 20+ years now. I own a lot of handguns, but th SRH is my favorite gun, by far. I'm a handgun hunter and have taken several deer with this gun. Last year I got back into the T/C Contender game and thoroughly enjoy them, but nothing compares to shooting that big .44 Magnum.
I have several 14" barrels for my T/C (.223 and 7-30 Waters), so I've never had an issue with the long barrel of the SRH. I shoot nothing but heavy loads of 240 or 300 grain bullets over H110 through my SRH. I also use the UM Bandoleer Holster when hunting.