Unless you reload, I would not go with a 4" 29. 4" 29s are loud, and recoil rather much with factory magnum loads. 6 or 6 1/2" are much more civil. You can shoot 44 Specials, but much better Special loada can be made than can be bought.

If you do load, don't pass up a 4" Model 24. I load ..44special ammo with a Keith type 240 from rather mild to almost wild.

The 27 and 28 models are always winners as are the 1950 Outdoorsman.

Best wishes,

Jack