Purchased my snake slayer mainly for staying on even terms with the prairie rattler but it will also do duty as a personal protection weapon. Took advantage of the 2nd barrel at half price and ordered a 3″ 38/357. Broke it in yesterday at our back forty range on our property and was impressed. The hammer bit me once but adjusted my grip and all is ok. Thanks for building such a great versatile weapon all of which is done in the USA via Texas. Congrats from Montana.