No, I didn't miss that. Did you miss the part where he mentioned that as a means to get used to the recoil of the .44? That's relevant to the use of the Redhawk as a .44 Magnum, and the Redhawk gives him that flexibility should he decide to use it.
He's right that the .44 doesn't have to be loaded up to magnum levels to be effective, but for hunting it certainly is MORE effective at that level and the capability exists in that Redhawk to do so.
For self-defense use, the 1911 is the better platform (in my opinion) as it carries and conceals more easily while offering time-tested power.
America needs to understand that our troops are not 'disposable'. Each represents a family; Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts... Our Citizens are our most valuable treasure; we waste far too many.
