I prefere (as many know) the 45 colt guns, however given what you have stated as your reasons my suggestion really would be the 357. It has less kick so you get more enjoyment for longer (although none of the pistol caliber rifles/carbines REALLY has any kick) And, probably the most important, there are a million and one companies that make good 357 ammo at good prices. I would in no way feel underpowered hunting most small to medium game, or using the gun for home defense. I would be wary using it for feral hogs unless you were using 158gr or heavier bullets, of which my preference would be a 158gr Keith style bullet. For deer, just about any good load should be fine so long as you are keeping in mind your range limitations (IE don't shoot at it at 250 yards with this gun) and use logical bullet choices (IE don't use glasser rounds) For paper. . . . . 38 special to 357 take your pick so long as the gun will feed and chamber without issue.
Enjoy, and let us know which one ya pick up.
GoodOlBoy
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