The old 38/44 represents a good middle-ground performance level, between 38 Special +P and .357 Magnum. They were never intended for K-Frames or snubbies. Unfortunately, it was the victim of standardization and Winchester's desire to push the 357 Magnum at SAAMI at the unneeded expense of the 38/44. If you recall Winchester was in the habit of picking winners and losers, like deciding that that 16 ga had to go in order to better promote their 20 ga Magnum.