I like large caliber handguns for personal protection and often carry either a 45 Colt or a 44 mag. Both are 4" Mountain Guns. I prefer Winchester Silvertips in the 45 Colt and I have tried several 44 special loads in the magnum Mtn. Gun.. I rarely shoot magnum loads in the 44 Mountain Gun, but could if needed, even though I don't like it much.