.44 mag vrs .41 mag? I have shot the Taurus Tracker in both calibers, both were 4" barrels and both were ported (I say were, I own the Tarcker .44, the .41 I believe is the model 425). The recoil difference is negligible. The knock down is not. Go with the .44. Remember, too, that you could get in a sit where you have to shoot off hand, with one hand, so ruling the 2" barrel out will give you better control.