My first DA-capable revolver was a 7.5" .454 SRH. My first-ever S&W was a new 625MG in .45 Colt, some years later (9/02). It was followed by a 629MG in .44M - later, a Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt. Both Rugers are long gone here, a 6" 629 was added, and the 629MG was replaced by a standard production 4" 629. That 625MG got a sibling 625MG! If I would stay within SAAMI spec's for .44M, I'd go 629 any day. If I had to hot rod the .44M, and could stand the barrel choices, I'd go Ruger SRH. Being a reloader, I won't hot rod a round - I'll go lighter, but not above SAAMI spec's - there are hotter caliber choices!
Put me in the 629 column!
Stainz