I have both the “.357 MAG - 8 TIMES" and the snubby. The "8-times" is a fabulous gun. VERY easy to shoot accurately, handles well, the lighter frame makes it a great trail gun. It's almost never here because our children steal it regularly. Never shoulda told 'em the combo to the safe.
The snubby is like any N-frame. If you have the body shape to carry it, you'll have no trouble. Could also use some type of belly bag. I was initially concerned about how it would feel shooting magnum rounds, but because it is a chunk and I can readily get my hand around the supplied grips, it isn't as bad as I thought. In any case, I carry .38 Special +P, which makes shooting it even easier.
If I wasn't so attached to other guns, the "8-Times" would be in my holster more when backpacking or day hiking in the mountains. I just have to be content to visit with it occasionally when our sons meet me at the range.
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