Sorry to butt in but you have a .44 mag for self defense? I mean as someone once said “sometimes it’s entirely reasonable to use a sledgehammer to kill a fly”. But dang! A .44? Have you ever shot it? If not, let me tell you the 1st thing that is gonna happen. You’re going to go deaf. And after you get your hearing back, if you do, your ears are gonna ring for the next few mo’s or so. That’s if you are in an enclosed area. If outside, near deafness and ringing of ears for a shorter time.
I think someones been watching too many Clint Eastwood movies.
How about a nice little .38 or maybe a shotgun?
You asked a valid question. And now, I Do have a .38. Yes, I have shot the .44. It ends up somewhere behind my head. It is my husband’s gun and it was the quickest to get at that particular time. It is way too much gun for me. And again, your question is valid.
And...a shotgun? Still too much gun for me. I have a 44/40 Winchester saddle rifle that was my grandmother’s. Way too much gun but makes a wonderful sound as you rack one into the chamber. I want a 9 millimeter glock. What do you think?