WELL... Nice to have a wife that actually wants a gun. .44 mag, though... Either you are lucky enough to have a hunter for a wife or if you're in an apartment or urban setting she doesn't mind taking out the neighbors along with the Bad Guys.
My wife surprised the heck out of me when she insisted on using the hot .357 magnum loads along with .38 spl when she brought her friend (previous non-shooter) and friend's father to the range Sunday. She hasn't shot for 2 years.
By the way, both did VERY well. The friend's father (an ex-Marine with Master Marksman rating) said he didn't want to play with them any more--too embarassing. I wish they had been there later in the day to show up a couple of smug baggie pant types.