It's been a long time since I have posted anything,because usually anything I have to say has been said by the others and probably better!!

Any way...I agree on the Crimson Trace grips. As I am now older and have found difficulty seeing both the front sight and target at the same time, I needed to try something else.
I now have no problem hitting the 10 ring.

What I have noticed is that no one has mentioned Ruger ARX or PolyCase ammo. I really do like this ammo. It's still fairly new to the ammo market and .38 spec. can be a pain to find. It is a high velocity low recoil 77 grain defensive round and will be more comfortable in a J Frame. However I would still practice with the cheapest old .38 you can find.
There is a lot of info and videos on the ARX or PolyCase, so do your own research and decide. It really does come down to what works best for you.

Good Luck and God Speed