Us older guys had to follow Elmers teachings. Bought my first SAA Pre war SA about 1956 or so. Had it made into a 44 Spec. Reloading was breeze. Good Lord I shot the Hell out of that old gun, still have it but it's a safe queen now. Took 5 deer with the old girl. Owned 44 mags since then but the nostaglia isn't there. Gosh, how I ramble on anymore. But the old 44 spec. is a great cartridge & very enjoyable to shoot.