I have a friend with a 2.25" SP101 in 357. We went shooting with it recently, and I was impressed. Very accurate (at least with my 38SP loads), nicely finished, seems solid. The grip was a bit short for my hands, though it fits her's well. DA trigger was heavy, but smooth. Sights were about on par with my 64 or 640, but the front is pinned in, so we may look for alternatives. Yes, it is a little heavy, but this is not a carry gun, and the weight helps with recoil. Bottom line - I would be happy if I had one, but won't be trading my S&Ws.