I'd go a 29 of some flavor or a charter in 44 spec.... thats big and heavy for a 44 spec... IMHO.
And Charter Arms has recently brought back their classic Bulldog from the 1970s and 1980s. Of course it's not a tank like the Ruger, and won't soak up recoil like the Ruger, but still a much better carry gun, and better adapted to the .44 Special in terms of size and weight, IMO.
