The .357 is a great cartridge and is generally fun to shoot however I know what you mean regarding the .44

I find that the .44 is a do all caliber for me. Loaded down it is fun for plinking with little to no recoil, loaded up to it's potential it is a serious caliber for serious hunting.

All of that aside, even though I have 4 44's and mostly shoot those, I am not getting rid of my .357, however if you are really strapped for funds......but I would be trying to find a way to keep it.