I was hoping you'd get some responses to your post, I'd kind of like to hear what others are using for comparable handgun calibers.

I just started reloading for my pistol, so not much experience. I'm reloading a 44 mag, using 22 gr Win 296 to push a 240 gr JHC. The std dev is very tight with this load, although I don't have it in front of me at the time. Velocity is @1350 fps.

I had acceptable pressure from 22-23.5 gr. The consistency and accuracy of each was good - I did not have the intention of pursuing a 'great' reload recipe for this gun. I was looking to identify a recipe quickly, that was consistent and safe.