Ten years ago, I bought a Stainless Taurus M44 (model before the raging bull) in 44 mag to carry as a side arm while hunting. Last year, I decided to use it as my primaryweapon.I shot a buck with it. One shot and it fell in its tracks. It was quartering away and the bullet did not exit so all the bullets energy was transferred to the deer. The deer looked like it had been hit by a 12 gauge slug.

In short, I recommend the 44mag. I've also been very pleased with my Taurus.