MS, I carry the conceptual twin of your pistol, the Springfield XDS .45 cal.
Primary reason is that a pal sold it for a very good price. I installed a Powder River trigger kit and sear. It is very compact for the power yield, yet not miserable to shoot.
I like the concept of the small .44 Special, but ballistics are just not much different than the .45 ACP.
I load a hard cast 200 grainer with 7.5 grains of Power Pistol for practice, 8.5 grains for bear carry. Nightstand load is 180 Golden Saber hollow points from Remington.
It's not the best pistol for any specific use, but it's damned good for every use.
