Well the only experience I have in actually firing a 44 is my Colt Anaconda, a blued Super Blackhawk and a SS Redhawk.
I terms of just looks - I would go:
1. Taurus M44
2. Anaconda
3. S&W 629
4. Taurus M444
5. Ruger Super Redhawk
6. Ruger Super Blackhawk
7. Ruger Redhawk
Based on your requirements and if barrel length wasn't an issue I would say out of your choices, that a Super Redhawk would be the best. I really like Taurus's innovativeness too, but everyone that has ever owned one that know has had some problem...plus my gun dealer always has a new Taurus trade-in everytime I go in there. Damn shame because I really want a 415, a 357 Tracker with a 6", and a 608 with a 8".
I second the Super Blackhawk....then maybe look at a Taurus M444.
I terms of just looks - I would go:
1. Taurus M44
2. Anaconda
3. S&W 629
4. Taurus M444
5. Ruger Super Redhawk
6. Ruger Super Blackhawk
7. Ruger Redhawk
Based on your requirements and if barrel length wasn't an issue I would say out of your choices, that a Super Redhawk would be the best. I really like Taurus's innovativeness too, but everyone that has ever owned one that know has had some problem...plus my gun dealer always has a new Taurus trade-in everytime I go in there. Damn shame because I really want a 415, a 357 Tracker with a 6", and a 608 with a 8".
I second the Super Blackhawk....then maybe look at a Taurus M444.