If you're wanting a currently produced 44 then I'd vote for the 2-3/4" Mdl. 69 also. You could shoot whatever 44 Spcl loads you want, or preferrably reduced 44 Mag loads. At 34oz. it's not too light & handles even full loads well & is surprisingly accurate.
Past production: 329NG (27oz.) in 44 Mag or a 396NG (24oz.) in 44 Special.
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S&W 44 snubnose: M396NG-M69-M329NG
(-01c)
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69 Combat Magnum, w/Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips
(-01b)
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