I have bought 3 revolvers with scopes. Still have all three guns, none wearing scopes. The only thing optics are good for on a handgun is to help you punch paper and miss meat. I say this for several reasons out of my experience. Deer move primarily in low light (dusk and dawn) so a scope will be hard to find crosshairs in low light conditions, so you need illuminated reticle with which you will undoubtedly leave on and drain the battery or not have on when you need it. Close range shots can be made easily without a scope, and with a .357 revolver your range is pretty limited to begin with so your likely not approaching scope range with your normal shot. Lastly, a scope will most likely show exactly how much wobble is in your hold and make you do 2 things, second guess your shot or muscle through it. Both are good ways to make a bad shot rather than to let it come naturally.
