For me the 44 Special is "just right." An earlier post suggested separating the cartridge from the gun, but that's tough for me. I really like the guns chambered for 44 Special.

I think the 44 Special vs. 44 Magnum discussions are a lot like the small block vs. big block chatter of the muscle car era. One can be light and high-strung while the other is heavier with more "grunt power."