They're so sweet. Just feel like a natural extension of your hand. And made during a time where gots got a little more finishing touches. They should not be used to fire alot of .357, though. S&W says they're safe to shoot nothing but magnums, but they don't make the gun anymore, so good luck getting them fixed if you split a forcing cone. I used to have an email answering that question from S&W. They emphatically told me to "only shoot 158 grain .357", and then do so sparingly.