we are going hunting out west and my buddy said to bring a side arm. What is an adequate size for a side arm? I have a 9 mm.s&w., but have been looking at a 44 mag. What is a good range for a hunting sidearm. Is there a good size for both home defense and a hunting side arm? You seem to lose a lot of compacity and speed going to a relolver, is there any other options. Anything on the taurus tracker line?