For my .44's I use either a 2x Leupold or a red dot...I like the little extra magnification with the 2x, but sometimes the cross hairs blend into the heavy brush where I hunt at dawn/dusk so I typically carry 2 pistols, one with each sight, in case I move to another spot where my first choice isn't as reliable. A dot also allows you to shoot with both eyes open which is a plus on running game... I don't think you'll go wrong with either option and as I said why settle for just one!!!