I've never shot a 396 (18 ounces?) but I have shot a Charter Arms Bulldog (21 oz for modern one, I swear the older ones are lighter). While the Bulldog kicked a little with Speer Gold Dots, it was very accurate. I was kinda funny, I pulled out my 696 to show him my recent "deal" and he went to the truck and got the Charter 44!! Great minds think alike I guess.

Anyway, it is an obsession. When I take the magnum when my wife is going with me, I take some specials usually in case she wants to shoot it.

I have to read all the 44 Special threads, others I can just skip.

Welcome to the addiction.