RE: Back Up Caliber?
The redhawk in new 4" barrel length is as close as you're going to get for a backup revolver. S&W and taurus both make .44 mags but stay away from the lightweight titaninum or scanium versions as the recoil is BRUTAL. The ruger is like a bank vault with a trigger strengthwise. Out west,it would stay on my person as much as a knife or boots.