RE: Hunting pistol
I have a S&W 44 mag that I love. I tried the .460, but I didn't like the recoil. However, it was the most accurate revolver I've ever shot. I wish I would have held on to it a little longer to see if I could have gotten use to the recoil. I could have shot 454 casulls from it but I didn't. If you are not recoil shy I would definatlely recommend the S&W 460, it's a great gun and more accurate and versitile than any other revolver on the market!!!
Edit- I wouldn't recommend the S&W 500 just because of the ammo availability. The .460 is faster and much more accurate from everything I've heard and read. I have only shot the .460 though and can only truly speak of it from experience.