Used to be hard to find decent modern self-defense ammo in .44spl. Still not as common as .45acp, but much more available now.
I had a 3" Taurus 431 that was fantastic, except for a couple of things. I didn't like the stainless front sight and I would have preferred it to be round butt. When Taurus announced that they would be offering a round butt version, I sold the gun in anticipation. That was a very bad move, because the RB version was available in 2" only (at the time).
I since moved on to the .45acp, but often consider getting another .44 caliber revolver. As much as I liked the Taurus, the S&W 69 is more likely the way I would go. I don't mind cleaning chambers.
i have some gold dots in 44special. you can just about put your pinkie finger in the hole.
