Forget the Auto-Loader unless you are going to use it exclusively on the range for target shooting. Who in his right mind would want to line up on a good animal or get himself in a dangerous situation and have the S-A jam or misfire. With a quality revolver that is well maintained, this simply does not happen. I have a BlackHawk 45 Long Colt Revolver and love it. However, my favorite is my RedHawk, 44 super mag, 9" with a 4-power, electronic red dot scope.