My first handgun was a S&W Model 13, 357 Magnum I saved up for when I turned 21 in 1983. It was pinned & recessed, NOS I suppose as I had no idea those features were being eliminated by S&W around that time. I'd briefly considered a Model 10 but the incremental cost for the Model 13 wasn't exorbitant and I could fire 38 Special ammunition as well as 357 Magnum ammunition.
I liked pretty much everything about it except that square K frame grip, so I saved a little more and purchased a set of Pachmyar grips and a 38 special Lee Loader whack-a-mole set for primary practice fodder, but I'd always shoot a cylinder or two of factory 357 Magnum jacketed soft point ammo as well during practice sessions even though those hurt my wallet more because it was my carry ammo. My admittedly foggy memory was my factory carry ammo and reloading components were all Winchester brand at that time, but I certainly can't give you specifics on powder or bullet weights I used back then. That was my first foray into reloading, my father wasn't a reloader, and none of my uncles were reloaders.
"Love" isn't a descriptor I'd personally use for any material object, to each his own.