On the other hand, I've had a love affair with 4" model 29's since 1973 when I bought my first one. On my 3rd now.
Not sure why I didn't use it on a bear, that fall we had all the trouble with them. I did use a Marlin in .44 Mag. for one.
The only handgun I used on them, was a Colt 1911 in .45 ACP.