SB. Actually, I don't think the handgun manufacturers are giving us what wewould really like although I think there is a good selection out there, just not the variety.
I also think your converting your Model 28s to 44 is an excellent idea. I wanted S&W to do that for me but they told me they could not change the original caliber of the pistol on my Highway Patrolman, so I just had them install a shorter barrel (3.75") from a Model 27 (or vice versa) and blue the whole thing to match. I love it, it's gorgeous. Also had them do the same thing with my 29-2 but this time they installed the slender Mountain Gun barrel, bead blasted the best and blued it. It looks like an overbored 4" Highway Patrolman. It is very accurate and an excellent field piece. I can't see where you could go wrong with either of your N-frames. Excellent choice. Mikey.
I also think your converting your Model 28s to 44 is an excellent idea. I wanted S&W to do that for me but they told me they could not change the original caliber of the pistol on my Highway Patrolman, so I just had them install a shorter barrel (3.75") from a Model 27 (or vice versa) and blue the whole thing to match. I love it, it's gorgeous. Also had them do the same thing with my 29-2 but this time they installed the slender Mountain Gun barrel, bead blasted the best and blued it. It looks like an overbored 4" Highway Patrolman. It is very accurate and an excellent field piece. I can't see where you could go wrong with either of your N-frames. Excellent choice. Mikey.