Over 25 years ago I bought a Mod. 94 Win. in caliber .44 mag. from a buddy. It is a slick little light weight 10 shot power house. My wife liked it for her berry picking trips. I got a good deal on it and it has proven to be a reliable rifle with the 280 grain hard cast LBT's I loaded for it.
If you load your own ammo the .45 Colt would be my first choice, knowing what I know now. If you are shooting factory ammo I would go with the .44 as I see more of it on dealers shelves. I think if one is using similar powder charges and same weight bullets the .45 Colt makes a slightly bigger hole at similar velocities and does so at less pressure. I also heard the Mod. 92 Win. or Browning copy or a Marlin made for pistol cartridges is a bit more reliable in the feeding area, but have had no problem with the Mod. 94 we have.
