Here's my 2 cents. I just got my first revolver (and handgun) in October. Since then I've shot or owned handguns by S&W (Model 29), Beretta, Sig, Ruger, Taurus, and Dan Wesson. I've settled on three guns which are what I now own, all Ruger SA's: a .357, a .44 Special, and a .45 Colt Convertible...