I'm one of those that doesn't appreciate the .357 in a revolver. I always thought it makes a better rifle cartridge, and in a Marlin 1894 platform makes more sense to me. It just seems to me, that in a revolver, it's just too much bark and not nearly as effective on deer sized game as the .41, .44 Spl, or .44 mag. It actually makes a pretty good ride along as a "truck gun", or in a scabbard of a 4 wheeler or snomo, for that occasional encounter with a coyote, fox, wolf, or nuisance beaver. I own the .32-20, .357, and .44 mag versions of the 1894, and the .357 has been shot the least probably. The .32-20 is just cute and fun to shoot hunting small game. My .44 has been successful as a starter rifle for at least 6 kids in our family, my youngest grandson just this last fall. I shoot the .357 mainly to just target practice on ornery rocks.