The clue to the QRH is the "Q". Large manuals are as good as useless when a reasonably quick response is required. In my head, the order of events after a malfunction is as follows:
Fly the plane
Confirm the emergency
Action any memory items
Pull out the QRH
Take action in accordance with QRH
Gather further information (weather, big manual, MEL, etc.)
Long term plan
Execute
Confirm that the correct course of action is still being taken.
Now if I find conflicting information in the manuals or find the manual's design prevents a timely execution of emergency procedures then I'd start some additional paperwork. If no luck with the employer then you go directly to the national oversight authority. If have flown with well written manuals where information is reasonably easy to find for years. I do not see any reason why any crew should have to put up with less.
PM