[brazosdave]

I find them to shoot similarly, although you can get a bigger punch with a steel frame .44. I do use them sometimes for home defense and carry, and I would prefer to have either one of my short barrel steel frame .44's for that. I've carried as light as the .31 pocket, and as far as huntin, ain't done it myself yet, but I know plenty of guys that do. Usually, it's with rifles though. Not always, but usually.