I carry a revolver for my living. It's needed for dangerous game issues.
I used the red hawk. The power, comfort to shoot, accuracy, and quality were perfect. The size and weight not so much
Switched to the S&W mountain gun, it was and is the absolute top of the heap for this use in every way. You need a 629-4 or -5. Nothing older. The 4 & 5 can handle any ammo you want.
I then decided if the mountain gun was good, the 329 must be even better. Bought that, sold it before the first box of ammo, (44 specials) and a hand full of 44 mag 240 loads. Fortunately there are no shortage of people who felt the same as I did but did not know better! It was an easy sale.
The reason to buy a 44 mag is to shoot 44 mag, otherwise buy a charter arms 44 special bulldog, or a S&W 44 special. The thing is, I doubt you could shoot that 329 with full power loads enough to zero it and be accurate with. It will hurt you,....seriously hurt you.
There is no comparison to the over all function and pleasure of ownership between the dash 4-5 629 mountain gun and the 329PD. The 329 is miserable to shoot, it not only recoils way beyond tolerable levels but to me, and others who have fired it, it seems to twist in your hand upon firing.
If you are questioning my recoil tolerance, I have a Dillon 650 set up exclusively for 44 mag, I shoot thousands of rounds a year of 44 mag, I did significant testing for hornady in the development of the XTP bullets, and for randy Garrett's sledgehammer ammunition.
For my job in South Africa I shoot a 458 Lott, I fully understand recoil. My grandpa once said to me
" just because you can do something, does not mean you should"
The 329 is a classic if this statement. Just because you can build an ultra light weight 44 mag, does not mean you should!
I wish you well on your choice, I'm not all knowing and I certainly don't pass judgement on anyone's decisions. This post is simply my opinion.