I have a -9 that gets shot more than most ever would. It is a very nice shooter so it gets carried a lot, and I use it as a example for my NRA class. Students first shoot a 4" 686 with 158gr 38 special, then 158gr full house 357.
Then they shoot the 60-9 with 158gr 38 special, then 158gr full house 357.
I think it is a very good example to those who might otherwise learn the hard way.
I always shoot it first and many are just as happy to see and hear me do it and just shoot the 38s. Some of the real cowboys try the 340SC too, normally it sound like this: BOOM, OUCH!