I have medium hands and the 220 just feels good. Ergonomic. Better than the 245. My 226 feels better than my 229 but it is easier to pack. You have a 44 Mag so you should be used to recoil. You should be able to find a Police trade-in 226 for around $450. That was my first Sig. Looked rough on the outside but new inside. The one I have now looks better but doesn't shoot as well