I don't believe everyone who buys a >44 has those issues. I do believe most enjoy the power of big-bores.
You know James, I've been thinking of this comment a bit. And I agree with others about too much being relative.
It all depends on purpose.
As long as self-defense and/or hunting are legal where I live, then I will continue to enjoy all size calibers: from small through medium to big.
I will say I am better with semi-autos than revolvers. Probably just familiarity.
But I've been thinking about firearm calibers a lot the past year and I've come to a realization about myself that was surprising. It all dealt with a question I asked myself.
The question: What caliber would you be most upset about losing the ability/right to have?
Of all the calibers I have, and all the others I could get a gun in, there was ONE caliber that I realized I would be the most upset at losing, and the saddest about not having.
.22lr
I REALLY REALLY enjoy the .44mag, the .357Mag, the .357sig, the .45acp, the .40S&W, the 9mm and the .38special. I have little experience with other calibers.
However, If I were forced to give up the .22lr handgun [and self-defense/hunting/protection were not allowed with firearms] I would be more upset than about giving up my .44mag.
That said, NOTHING provides the visceral pleasure of a single shot from a big caliber. On a shot-to-shot comparison, one round fired from any of the larger calibers makes me smile more than one round fired from a .22.
Yet, the .22 is the one I use EVERY range trip.