Do you want to hunt big game with it or just shoot it. The .44 isa nice all around revolver. I have a SRH by Ruger and love it with open sights for whitetails to 75 yards (can be accurate further if this is all you plan to carry).If youare looking to the extreme side check outthe 460 XVR by Smith. If you want long distance accuracy check out the T/C Encore pistolin your choice of caliber for the game you plan to hunt. I have a 7mm-08 with a 3-12 ball plex Burris scope that I will shoot 300+ yards on whitetails and I also have a .223 with a 3-9 Burris for smaller game and target shooting. Now if you are just looking to have fun plinking or small game hunting, start out with a.22 and shoot all day for cheap thrills. I really enjoy the Mark III Hunterby Ruger. Tell us more about want you want to do with handgun fun and I think you will get a lot of opinions and experiences shot your way.

In WI, to hunt whitetails with a handgun the barrel must beat least5.5 inches socheck your local requirements.A Long Slide by Springfield might be a solution if you are looking at carrying a semi-auto for backup and fun shooting.