Unless you may run into bears, there is no real need for a magnum.

Having said this my MG is a .44 Mag:



The recoil with full loads leaves the gun pointing up at the sun
(or moon).

The alternative, if you are a .44 nut, is the 4" 624:



The difference? The Special is a square butt and the grips fit
my hand better.

The special is accurate with dang near every load I have tried.
It is said to be the most inherently accurate cartridge ever
designed. The 44 magnum is a close second.

The main point here is that shooting the .44spl is more pleasant
and thereby more conducive to practice and instinctive shooting.
The bad guy or animal won't know the difference.

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Nemo