[m21sniper]

You can use whatever you want AFAIC, as there is no question a .50 cal revolver is better than nothing.

All i'm saying in a much nicer way than the guy you quoted (who is on my ignore list), is that no expert recommends these large hand cannons for defensive purposes.

It's also important to keep body size in mind. A big strapping lad like you can probably handle a .44 magnum's recoil much better than the average joe.

I use a 9mm Para personally, but i would also feel completely fine with .38 spl +P, .357 magnum, .357 sig, .40 S&W, or .45 ACP. I would personally not use a .44 mag for defense, but again, i'm only 5' 7" and change.

Anyway, i didn't want the point brought up by the other poster to be lost because of his confrontational and condescending tone. The point he was so poorly attempting to convey is pretty much universally accepted gospel in "defensive circles".

But again, use what you want. Anything is better than nothing. If people insist on using such weapons i would hope that they'd at least have the good sense to use frangible ammo though. The over penetration potential of these big hunting revolvers is a very real consideration.