My favorite lately is my Mod 632-1 327 Fed Magnum. Mostly for fishing along mountain streams. So light you don't even know it's there and a hot little round with plenty enough power for my purposes.
When elk hunting I take a 44 Special with good strong loads along with a rifle. I keep fantasizing about getting close enough to an elk to have a shot with the 44. Probably never happen but . . .
Scott