Ruger made the best all time short range semi-auto with their model 44 chambered in of course .44 magnum. It was olny about 6 pounds,held 4+1 in tublar magazine,accurate enough for intended purpose,and was very fast handling. Look around for one of them second hand and throw it up to your shoulder. Ruger has since came out with another rifle chambered in .44 magnum based off the proven mini 14 design called the 99/44. I believe you will be tickled with either. Also,the older 1s usually run under 600.00.