That is a hot load for even a Contender, I would work up slowly with a new revolver. Sounds like agreat back-up. I have been looking into the same kind of thing. I love my Contender, but a 6 shot seems a lot more realistic for my needs these days. Hunting pistols are fine, but I am thinking more along the line of self defence and Home-land security. P.J. now you need to look into some molds. 44's are real cheap to make your own. I am still in the beginning stages, making them one at a time with a torch, but they sure work great.