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I have not read any posts besides the OP"s yet. Ain't anyone gonna change my mind on this subject so's I might as well state my opinions and then read the rest of the responses.
Big revolver? 500 Mag.
This is an incredible cartridge. Horsepower beyond all reasonable expectations. My 5" ported revolver went 2000fps with Hornady 350gr XTP factory ammo and 1300+fps with 400gr Speer JSPs. Videos showed how much recoil was directed thru my shoulders, then to my whole body! It was cool!
My absolute favorite? Hands down, 41 Mag. If you're not a handloader you're limited by the factory options. If you are a handloader, this is more than enough cartridge for anything, really. The 44 Mag is much easier to find guns and factory ammo for and is indeed a very capable cartridge, but I like the 41 better.
Then there's the one Magnum I still own, the 357. The versatility for the 357 Mag/38 Special combination has been lauded to the high heavens for ages and is nearly unmatched. My carry gun with 357s in it is a snappy little beast, but with 38 Specials in it is pleasant enough to shoot that my grandson started shooting it at age 10 or 11 and declared it his favorite handgun.
Big revolver? 500 Mag.
This is an incredible cartridge. Horsepower beyond all reasonable expectations. My 5" ported revolver went 2000fps with Hornady 350gr XTP factory ammo and 1300+fps with 400gr Speer JSPs. Videos showed how much recoil was directed thru my shoulders, then to my whole body! It was cool!
My absolute favorite? Hands down, 41 Mag. If you're not a handloader you're limited by the factory options. If you are a handloader, this is more than enough cartridge for anything, really. The 44 Mag is much easier to find guns and factory ammo for and is indeed a very capable cartridge, but I like the 41 better.
Then there's the one Magnum I still own, the 357. The versatility for the 357 Mag/38 Special combination has been lauded to the high heavens for ages and is nearly unmatched. My carry gun with 357s in it is a snappy little beast, but with 38 Specials in it is pleasant enough to shoot that my grandson started shooting it at age 10 or 11 and declared it his favorite handgun.