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Originally Posted by Stan O
There is no appreciable difference balistically between a 44spl and a 45acp. Both offer projectiles of the approximate same weight and depending on barrel length the same velocity. Although my "go to" at home is a 1911 in 45acp, I own several 44 special's and would not feel under-gunned whatsoever were I to choose that caliber for self-defense.
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Thanks Stan - I guess a little reassurance was a big part of what I was looking for. I'm pretty sure I'll be going with the 44. That 629 Classic was my first love and we're still pretty sweet on each other!