I used to find that a Colt MKiv series 70 Gold cup in 45ACP with 200gr SWC lead bullets worked well for this, failing that a S&W 586 6'' with 150gr SWC in a Magnum load was very good as well.
Sorry- could'nt resist. The good old days pre '97.
But- you may be surprised to know that worked over GBB airsoft pistols work very well, close to the real deal.