I hunt hogs with some guys who don't like using catchdogs sometimes and they only bring 44 mags. I asked one of them why not 357 and he jokingly said his wife would be pissed if he took her gun, but then said they both work great if you have time and can place a good shot but when you are in a bind and just have to draw and fire the 44 is the only way to go. Just some thoughts and you can still shoot 44 spl too.