When I moved to Alaska, I asked around about what handgun to carry. I was told multiple times that 44 mag was the minimum. I didn’t like the idea of “minimum” so I got a S&W 460. MISTAKE. That thing was so big and heavy, I never wanted to carry it. I traded it for a 329 PD. It was so punishing to shoot. A real pleasure to carry, but punishing to shoot. Traded it for a Ruger 454 and had Wild West Guns customize it. Loved that gun. Also got a G20. Ended up carrying the G20 the most. 200 grain hard cast Double Tap loads.
If I was buying one today, I would either get a 9mm, 40 S&W, or 10mm Glock or Springfield and not look back. I really like the idea of carrying a Glock 34 or 19.
