When I was younger & went camping with my dad he always took his blackhawk 44mag. Anything in my state on 2 or 4 legs will go down in front of that thing. We usually had rifles also. But the handgun was there for a purpose, to get into action FAST if the occasion demanded it. I watched him do some cowboy style shooting, single handed fast draw style. I wouldn't want to face him shooting that thing under 50yrds with anything I own. He's a big man 6'2' 310lbs. with big hands. He has NO trouble running that thing with one hand. Yes, an auto or DA 357mag is faster on follow up shots, but when we're talking possible BIG 4 legged threat, I'll take the cannon. Carry for ccw is not a smart idea, seems a little overkill(IMHO). But a good SA revolver absolutely has its place, even in our high-tech world