some general .357 questions

[Ric]

I have a 627. Great trigger and action. more accurate than I am. 8 shots are nice to have. It would be a LOT to conceal being an N frame.
Shop around, I got mine for 930 bucks through a friend that owns a gun store. 200 buck off.
I do not regret getting it and it is going back to S&W next week for some timing adjustment and engraving. I use it for slow fire bullseye league.

 

[Majic]

The only thing that matters is which one fits your hand best.

Not as big a variable in a revolver than in the pistols. The stocks (or grips) can be changed and makers design them to fit just about all hand sizes and preferences.