Any firearm and New Jersey doesn't mix. If I remember correctly, New Jersey is a MUST RETREAT state?? Even if it's a justifiable good shooting, (in your own home) you will probably be arrested, charged, all of your firearms confiscated and subjected to a long drawn out series of expensive court hearings.
In the end, even if you are found not guilty (or cleared) in a criminal court, you will be sued in civil court by the home invader or their family.
If you are determined to use a firearm for home protection in New Jersey, I would recommend something other than a .44 Mag! The publicity alone would be damming, as you would be portrayed as a "Dirty Harry".
I would go low key and stick with a .38 Spl. as that doesn't have an "over kill" appearance.
Just my humble opinion........