If you want fairly small and LIGHT weight the LCR is the way to go. Use .38+Ps I promise there will be enough recoil there. If you want to shoot .357 I would look for "mid-framed" Ruger they no longer make. It was called Service, Security, or Speed Six depending on rear sight setup. That is about the best fairly small .357 for the money out there. They stopped making it because they wanted more shelf space by making SP101 and GP100.Never owner a revolver, and only fired them a few times, but thinking about getting one after the trip to the gun store today. Looking for something fairly small and lightweight, in .357 and tolerable to shoot. It's main use would be as a carry gun for camping and hiking. Anyone own one of these and have some feedback. I'm leaning toward the SP-101 because I think the LCR's 2in barrel is a bit too short.