I have a couple of .44 Special revolvers (S&W 1950 Target, Colt Single Action Army). Also have some .44 Magnum revolvers (M-29, M-629). Barrel lengths range from 3" to 6.5".

I shoot .44 Specials in all of them. Usually handloads with cast 240 SWC at 800-900 FPS. Mild to moderate recoil, depending on which revolver I am using, with plenty of power to get just about any job done that I need to get done.

Also enjoy the .44-40 in both revolver and rifle. Great old cartridges that have never been totally displaced by anything else.