Hello all! I see that there are some personal defense loads out there in .44 magnum. Loads like the following:

Federal Hyrda-Shok 240 grain Personal Defense



Buffalo Bore "Anti-Personnel" 180 grain lead hollow point



This is just to name a couple. It seems the trend is for "moderate magnum" loads for this purpose, hotter than .44 special of any variety but less than a full-power hunting load. This makes sense, as too much power can be a liability in self defense.

I am wondering what you guys think is the best dedicated defense load against human attackers in this caliber. If you have a Model 29 or other .44 magnum and use it for carry or home defense, I'd like to hear what you are using in it.

Thanks all!