I like the way the Kimber indexes the cylinder. That is very early in the DAO trigger pull, the cylinder “snaps” quickly into position. Then the remainder of the trigger pull has no movement of the cylinder. It also seems to offer slightly more or at least a different resistance once it hits the wall immediately before releasing the firing pin. In that way, it is almost able to be predicted snd controlled sort of like single action.

I personally would choose the 3” model if contemplating using 357. That extra barrel length will get extra velocity making the extra recoil actually result in additional performance. I suppose an increase would also be seen even if using 38 ammo. The added length also gives longer full length ejection rod for using longer 357 ammo for more positive ejection.

Most seem to say other than the added weight for the longer barrel. Concealing or printing is not really an issue.