This probably a worn out question but...



I've been trying to decide on which versatile bigbore handgun to buy.



I'm hunting with a Ruger #1 in .300 win mag (amoung other rifles), and want a side arm bigger than my .357mag's, and I have been carrying my Sig, in .357sig lately. I'm heavily loaded with .358 cal pistols and rifles, and molds.



What's better for a bullet caster?



I'm leaning towards 45 cal.(45 Colt, 454 Casull or ?), over 44.mag because of molds that can be used in a host of great 45. cal guns. Isn't this a great example of versatility vs. a 44 magnum?, or is the 44 mag still a better choice?



I want protection from dangerous game, as I will eventually be hunting in many parts of the county, and maybe abroad someday, and having a packable bigbore, that can also be used for straight handgun hunting would be very cool. I always look for multible uses if possible.



But what cal., make, model, and size would best fit this bill?

Ruger, Smith, D. Wesson, BFR, Taurus (FA's too much $$,??



It's not been easy, trying to make a descicion.



Thanks in advance for any thoughts........!