When I posted last night, I didn't notice the responses had already spilled over into page two
I'm going to check out the Washington Arms Collectors' May gun show with my brothers, so I think I'll make a list of all your guys' suggestions and try to get my hands on some. I'm not gonna lie, a large part of my consideration has to do with how the firearm
looks.
As for single action v. double action, I think as long as I have the
option for single action firing I'll be fine. Of the points I listed as 'wants', wanting a SA was the point I was least sure about. After thinking more about it, I guess it should read like "I'm not opposed to single-action-only". Having the swing open cylinder is more important to me than being single action (so no blackhawk). It's just not a detail I thought to mention in the OP.
As far as other calibers go, I'm dead-set on .357.
I don't want a large frame revolver (too big and shiny for my tastes), and I like the option to use .38spc for target practice in the same gun. Yup.
So anyways, further suggestions are always welcome! As I said, I'm building up a list to check out at the next gun show. Thanks for everything guys! I'm so glad I finally joined THR