A lot of people, including me, feel that 38 special ammo is fine for a snub nose defensive carry pistol. With 357 magnum there is the risk of over penetration, increased blast and recoil and slower follow up shots. With the right ammo choice the 38 special is preferred in most cases. So that may affect your choice of an airweight vs an all steel snubbie

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Accuracy supercedes Speed