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While the .44 can be loaded heavier and hotter, one always doesn't need that much power. The .44 is also going to require a large framed revolver while a .357 can be had in large, medium and small framed lighter weight guns. While the .40S&W and .45ACP can be used for personal defense they don't offer the versatility of the .357 Magnum. The .357 can be loaded with snakeshot, high velocity lightweight bullets, and deep penetrating 180gr bullets moving at very respectable velocities. One doesn't have to worry about slide speeds, changing out recoil springs or anything else that may effect reliability when changing loads. Yeah it can have flash and bang when loaded hot but .40 can also bark and be snappy. I've got .44's, .45's, .40's and a lot of .357's. The .357's aren't going anywhere anytime soon.