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And Jim Cirillo seemed to have success loading wadcutters in his 38Specials.... We have more choices today than 30 years ago. The 44Special still works. These days, part of the issue may be a general lack of training and experience with revolvers. Pistols are pistols: single shot pistol...

My normal carry load in snub 357s (like my 640-1 or 2 1/2" M66) is the Golden Sabre 125 gr 357Magnum. This is one of the reduced velocity loads and has noticeably less muzzle blast than the standard 125gr or 158 gr loads. FWIW, I prefer it (in steel frames) to 38+P's out of any alloy frame 2"...

From these choices, 45ACP. Including other choices, 357Sig. And that's only because they don't make good belt holsters for shotguns. ;)

My 3" Bulldog has a definite sharp hard recoil, with standard factory rounds. More than 158gr 38+Ps out of an Airweight S&W (642). I plan on loading midrange wadcutters for the Bulldog. They should still work on paper or rabbits. FWIW

Also, for what it is worth, while the Colt, and my S&W, both hold six 32 rounds, the Charter Arms holds five 32's. I do not know how many 32's will load into the small Rugers.

The suggestion I like most is to buy both. :) Both should be fun and be equally mechanically accurate . Anyone who trains enough to be aaccurate with a snub revolver is a good shot and may be proud of their skill. The 38 may be more practical, because the ammunition will work in your...

I want a Bulldog with that Tiger Stripe finish. How is it holding up?

I'd prefer a good used S&W; but a new, heavier, CA should work. Just remember that the lighter a revolver is, the more recoil it has. The model 10 S&W's are the standard.

Here is a 3" Classic Bulldog. Pachy grips and I've settled on the 165 gr Hornaday load. ]

Africa could be fun except for the armies running amok. Bad for PR. Anywhere else: For smaller big game: 357Magnum Lever; For larger 308 bolt; For bigger 45-70 Lever.

I'm just jealous of the dirty cylinder and small grips. ;)

One of the advantages of the Special is the much gentler recoil & muzzle blast (vs magnums). For in town, Skeeter's load should handle things fine.

From this list, the Ruger GP100. The rules I carry under say: no chambering in 44Magnum. Rules are what they are, besides I wouldn't load a 44Magnum for in town. And, I bought a new Charter Arms Bulldog vs a used Taurus or Rossi. The used Smith five shot 44Specials cost...

It will be interesting to see what is made. Ruger already makes several single & double action 44Magnums. A Ruger 5 shot 44Special should fill a void, and handle most needs just fine with Skeeter loads. Patience is not always my strong suit... ;)

Heh. I just bought a 3" Bulldog and am waiting for a Bell Charter Oak Summer Heat.... A Ruger GP would be really sweet!