Hey Travis!
I for one, think you nailed it with the .44 Speecial!
My Ruger flat top .44 Special 4-5/8" is my all-time favorite big bore single action.
I'm thinking you have one just like it?
The logical next step up is the same gun in a Fredom Arms.
Congrats, and GFY!!!! (GRIN!)
Virgil B.