I don't really care for handguns in the .44 magnum and larger calibers.

Yes, they are great for people in Alaska and other parts of the world where large animals of a dangerous nature may be encountered in close quarters, but I would rather see those large calibers in short carbines for my personal use.

I have shot two .44 magnum pistols that belonged to friends, and they were both very punishing guns and quick follow up shots were a joke.

I used to think that maybe I am just being a wuss about the recoil, until a biker friend of mine with forearms as big as my thighs, an ability to take serious baton hits on his body, and almost able to hold a Harley in the air for repairs, bought a Ruger 8+" barreled .44 magnum and sold it 2 weeks later because he didn't like the recoil.

If I wanted a center fire wheelgun and rifle combo, it would probably be a .357 magnum caliber.

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