What do you prefer? 357, 40, or 45 auto? I kinda like the 357 because you can put a hunting load in it, a defence load in it, and a 38spl for plinking.

.44 Magnum.

Been shooting that one for a long time, wouldn't trade it for anything. S&W .44 Magnum Hunter's Special.

I like shooting a 357 Mag. had one for a few years, dad still regrets sellin it. It was a fun gun to shoot as it was a cowboy, single action with the flip piece to load only one at a time.

I prefer a 40 or 45 just because of the ease of carry. In my job i back pack alot and it becomes a pain in the arse dealing with some heavy, long, bulky revolver.

The over missed 41 mag. the speed of the 357 and knock down of the 44.

I like 357mag best I am revolver happy and only buy firearms I can hunt with in PA.
How old are you washington hunter?, In PA you have to get a carry permit to hunt with a revolver I guess your state is more leanant.

I am in the process of trading my taraus 357mag 627 seveon shot and s/w 38spec. 642 for a dan wesson pistol pack in 357mag to cover both hunting and ccw. Like your 44mag pick. I have yet to shoot my Ruger Super Redhawk 44mag 9.5" stainless.

see, I dont like revolvers. Glock and Desert Eagle make a semi auto 357. I think a 44 magnum is to big for self defence.

Here is the 357 Glock makes http://www.glock.com/g31.htm

Too big? You're joking, right?

Hunting with a semi-auto pistol isn't very common, and theres a reason for it. Most have
nonmovable (and for the most part highly inaccurate in the ones i've shot) factory sights that dont let you aim much above 20 yards.

Havent you ever seen Dirty Harry??

Honestly, if you're worried about it that much, get a 6" 41 mag revolver thats lightweight (Taurus makes a good one from what I hear) this should do double duty for you, though I'm thinking you're still several years away from CCW??