I agree with Engine49Guy that a .357 in a small frame S&W is quite uncomfortable to shoot. I would rather be on target with a lighter load than off target with a hotter load.

Here in the far south with heat soaring, carrying ANYTHING could be uncomfortable, so, I stick with 642 or my Ashland 60-1 2" Target that can take a .38 Special +P+ if you wanted however the +P is just fine and quite controllable. I use a shot shell (snake shot) as the 1st out just in case of critters and crawlers which I am much more likely to encounter than an assailant.

If I had to reach for a .357 Magnum, sorry guys, that N Frame would be a chore to carry. The Sig P229 in .357 Sig, would be preferable to me.

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