Does anyone have experience with the Taurus 444 Tracker

This is a 5 shot 4" bbl with ports, and fairly middleweight

I am intereseted in this model as a long hike pack pistol.

All input is greatly appreciated!

I have no experience with the 444, but I have a 425 Tracker (this is the 41 Mag version) and I have been very pleased with it. The porting and the ribber grips both help with the recoil. I use my primarilly as a trail gun, have also use it for CCW, and have even taken 2 whitetail does with it.