If it is a range toy and you like the 10 1/2" bbl, go for it. I have a 9 1/2" SRH and I will tell you that with the longer barrels you get a lot of speed with what is considered moderate loads. For instance my favorite load of 16.6 grs of 2400 under a 250 gr Lyman 429421 does 1225fps out of my long barrelled SRH but only 1050 out of my 4" 629. I quit loading bazooka loads a long time ago but a 250 gr boolit @ 1225 fps and mild pressure is a bargain IMHO and powerful to boot, especially with regards to case life. That would be a pretty comfy load out of a 10 1/2" SBH. Go ahead and buy one, we love range reports...with pics. Good luck