I think you will find the S&W and the Rugers to be a bit stronger and I believe will offer the .44mag in more different models than the Colt. I prefer the Rugers because they are built like tanks. You will get good accuracy out of them andthey won't break the bank.

I can't comment on the service end of it because I have never had any of my Rugers (or S&W for that matter) break.

Does Colt even make arevolverchambered in .44mag or 454???? I think they only offer the Python in .357mag and the Single Action Army in .45 long colt, .357mag and 44.40