I'd prefer to have seperate guns for CCW and protection from wild animals because I like .44 mag for the beasts and keeping an N frame hidden is a chalange in the summer and risky if you'd get fired if it's spotted at work. All Mountain Gun .357s are L frames so they might be the best compromise if you must use a single gun labeled "Mountain Gun" for both purposes. However, the Mountain Gun Concept looses most of its character and appeal if it's not a big bore. Full power .44 mag kicks more than I enjoy when fired in a Mountain Gun so I like mine in .45 but you can always down load a .44 and have a more versatile gun.

Take your pick, but remember, no home is complete without an N frame big bore Mountain Gun.