"They" (gunwriters) said that about the .44 Magnum around 1970, then Dirty Harry came about.....
The .44 is my favorite caliber, I own 8 of them
Ruger Super Redhawk 7.5"
Ruger Super Blackhawk 10.5" blued
Dan Wesson M44 stainless 6"
S&W model 29-3 6"
S&W model 629 Classic Hunter 6"
Marlin 1894...