I know you what you guys are saying. A .500 JRH, Linbaugh, Smith and Wesson, or whatever will put a bigger hole in an elk than a 45 Colt. Believe me, I get it. But I've taken plenty of elk with an arrow. I'm not worried about it.
I'm not saying you haven't, but the .500 works decisively better on big critters (bigger than deer) than the .45. If you ever decide to use a handgun on anything bigger than elk, you will be very well served by the .500. I would keep it. You will regret selling it at some point if you do. JMHO.
