For me it's a revolver thing more than anything. I have 3 .45 acps. Two 1911s and a striker fired. I also have a .45 S&W model 25 in .45 Colt. But I love the .44 sp. revolver. They are very accurate and along with the .44 magnum, the .44 is very versatile. A very good all around revolver. I like the accuracy of the .44 special the most. There is no reason why you can't own a .44 and a .45acp. Just do what I do and carry whichever one you feel like it at the time.