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sorry, i misspoke. i think of my snubbie as a .38 because i carry .38 +p's in it, but it is actual rated and sized for .357 magnum. i have fired the ported taurus small frame and a magnaported sp101, both in .357 mag. the porting *is* effective at controlling the recoil, but it's still quite stiff, tho the sp101 was not bad because it's a full weigth stainless model. the taurus is shot was an ultralight as is my smith. i chose an unported smith scandium j frame with .38 +p's as a compromise (size and contolability vs. maxium power).

as always, ymmv.

go to a range that offers rentals and try some different options to see what you like

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