Back in the 70's my buddy had a S&W Model 29 44 mag 6' barrel. I shot it a couple times and decided to get a Ruger Blackhawk .41 magnum 4" barrel ... 90% the power of a 44, faster, flatter shooting, less recoil. Boy, am I glad I did! At 100 yards, compared to my shorter .41, his longer .44 was like lobbing mortar shells ... trajectory like a fast rock. The .41 magnum has been my favorite big-bore cartridge ever since.