I prefer the 44 magnum over the 41 simply because of the larger frontal area. Recoil is pretty much the same. If you reload you might consider the 45 Long Colt cartridge. It is a great cartridge if you reload, but factory shell's are a bit mundane.
I would reconsider the choice of the Taurus. I would go with a S&W if I were you. The S&W simply outshoots them all(out of the box)-including the Ruger's. Tom.
