In my experience DEagle .44s are ammo finicky. I've shot a couple 44s and a 50. Ruger revolvers are more sturdily built than S&Ws. The big Rugers, like the 480 Alaskan are a hoot. The S&W 500 will loosen your teeth. I like CZs. The 75/85 series used to be bargains but now they cost as much as most other good stuff.