The Hogues will give you better grip, control etc., should your hand become wet or bloody while on duty.

Check out this stuff. I know it's costly, but it's a small price to pay to protect your life. The cast bullet will penetrate like there's no tomorrow, if you had to shoot at an auto. It will also do a great job for defense against a person. The diameter is already built in, so you don't need expansion, and the design will cut a clean hole. It won't be stopped by heavy winter clothing either.

Heavy 44 Special Pistol & Handgun Ammunition