Dryer, I understand your choice. I'm like slohiker in that I agree that something is better than nothing. If price is an object, S&W makes several light weight revolvers that are only like 3 oz. more than the 340PD like the 442+P or the 637+P. These are about half the price of the 340PD. I guess when I'm out in the woods I have other things on my mind (like fishing) and don't want to worry about making sure that my weapon system is maintained. Also my wife has small hands and wrists and can controll the recoil on the 340PD with 38+P loads. People with small or weak wrists need to consider that before choosing an auto.