As a Single Action shooter, I would be 'on the fence' on picking up a GP-100 in .44Spec. Ruger already has the .44Spec Blackhawk flattop which is 'perfect' in my mind. Also, I already have a .44Spec Bulldog for CC purposes. That said, I would be far more likely to pick up a GP-100 if it was a .44Spec rather than the .357. I like the .44Spec round. For another thing, I would be able to shoot the Skeeter load out of it, unlike the the thin chambered .44Spec Bulldog.... A shorty GP-100-44Spec still might be CC able too. For the woods, I already have my .45 Colt SA revolvers for that purpose.