I went and looked at the both of them . I came home with the Kimber 357 I did not need it because I have a 2.5 older 66 and picked up a mint 36 no dash in two piece box for 349 , I could not let it at the shop for that . I tried some of my J frame holsters and they do not fit the Kimber but have some other to try . This kimber has the bright finish and a set of fact Kimber rubber grips that kind of look blue . Looks good . I just need a gun fix and it was it .