I have to add some to this timely thread. In the last year, I bought a 5 1/2" blued 45 Colt/45acp, a 4 5/8" blued 357/9mm and just a few days ago, a 4 5/8" 10mm/40S&W. Aside from the sight pins drifting (a 2 minute fix with a 1/16"punch and some pliers), I've had zero problems. I've bought two SRH's, a 44 mag and a 10mm and one 5" 327 GP100. the 44 and the 327 had to go back to Ruger for end-shake on the 44 and jamming on the 327. Both were quickly and correctly fixed. I posted a review of the 10mm convertible on the ruger.net forum just now. I think the simple design and function features of the Blackhawks makes them very compatible with modern production methods. Blackhawks seem to generally accurate, well made, reliable and reasonably priced plus being very easy to shoot well. They're also easy to clean. My 45 Bisley 7 1/2" and 45 convertible are both free of the "thread choke" that is frequently a problem in large bore revolvers.