The .357 magnum is probably my favorite caliber, partly because I can shoot .38 specials to plink or teach, then load all the way up the power scale to very hot-loaded .357's for hunting, defense, etc.

I love Rugers revolvers in general. The GP's may not be quite as pretty as Smith's classic lines, but my 4" in blue with Hogue walnut stocks is very, very close!

They are built very solidly. Also easy to take apart, with an ingenious system. No screws to bugger up like taking off the sideplate on a Smith. This also means that an amateur like me can drop the trigger group and install lighter or heavier weight springs to change the trigger pull characteristics. Although the easiest "trigger job" is to just shoot it, the trigger will naturally smooth out on its own.

Mine is very accurate, probably the most accurate revolver I own.

If I could only have one handgun, it would probably be a 4" barreled, stainless steel GP-100 with adjustable sights.

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