One reason that I am hesitating about an on-line purchase is that I have never even really held a Bisley Hunter let alone shot one. I do know that I don't care much at all for the plow-handle grip frame. When I bought a .44 mag Redhawk several years ago, I chose it over .44 mag Blackhawk for this reason.
I also like to thoroughly inspect any new "toy" before I purchase it. With some of the quality control issues that have been haunting Ruger lately, I think that this is more important now than ever.
Oh, why a Bisley Hunter? It's the "cool factor" and I really can't afford a Freedom Arms Model 83.
Tom