The reason why is that the .44 Rem Mag is what everyone thinks they “need” in a .44.
The last thing I’d want to carry concealed is a .44 Mag. Lots of noise, flash and recoil that I don’t need.
The .44 Special, like the .45 Colt, is a grand older cartridge with nice low pressures, lots of flexibility and the ability to launch really heavy bullets. I think a 5-round, stainless revolver in either round would be the bee’s knees for CCW.
Sadly, everyone appears to be chasing the plastic semi-auto market these days.
I thought Taurus was making a 44 special Tracker but they may have dropped it. I know of a guy (non-reloader) with a SS three inch 41. He does not like the blast and recoil but carries it when backpacking in the sticks. He figures that if he needs it for real recoil and such ain’t what he will be focused on :<)
I also would like a stainless 44 as you described but with a heavier barrel than a Bulldog.
Yes, though I personally lean towards blue steel and walnut. 240 gr loads in a small five shot wheel gun would be very comforting. So would healthy loads in a six shot DA .45 Colt with a 5" barrel for a side arm. Lots of punch without all the fire show.
I do love the .44 mag, but it is work to shoot those heavy guns well. Fatigue sets in after while and beyond that you end up just burning (expensive)ammo. On the other hand, a single action .45 is just fun to shoot.
Hope you have a great weekend!