Strange how the crowd here has changed over the years. Oh well.

A number of people here have toted X Frame revolvers, generally the .500s with reduced loads.

I don't have one myself, I'm told that with a reduced load, recoil is no worse than a decently powered .44 Mag round out of a 4" Model 629/29. I've carried one of those. Carried a Model 58 for a time too. Lots of guys on here have carried full size steel 1911s, N frames, etc.

The general reason behind carrying a relatively large and powerful revolver is when someone is worried about animals as well as people.

Someone will google the question and I don't see why it doesn't deserve a real answer, regardless of the OP's intent.