I'm a semi-auto kind of guy for SD/CC purposes (can't beat the ol' 1911) but for huntin' I'd go with at least a 41 mag revolver of some kind if I were after deer sized game or bigger.
A 4" DA 357 revolver is an extremely versatile handgun that can do a lot of jobs well but you can't rely on an HP bullet expanding at normal pistol velocities. A large diameter slug like the 44 or 45 may not expand, but it sure as heck isn't going to shrink. A 240 grain or larger Keith or LBT type bullet out of a 44, even at moderate velocities like 1000 FPS, is serious business. (It should go without saying a guy needs to practice a LOT before taking to the field with a handgun.)
Semi-autos generally are chambered for pretty pathetic cartridges, with the exception of course, being semi's chambered for 10mm and the Desert Eagles.
I reload so that I can tailor the load to the game.
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