[ExSoldier]

I used to have a Bushmaster M17S the last American made Bullpup Rifle was the claim at the time...being all steel, it was on the heavy side, but balanced well, ran like a champ and worked well in IDPA matches...EXCEPT that using the Trijicon Reflex site atop the combined carry/charging handle made it so that the sight rested four inces above the axis of the bore...so if you're going for a close in head shot, you must aim four inces above the head of the target....I got used to it, but finally sold the gun when I wanted something else, as usual.

Now I'm saving for TWO more guns: Another SA Ruger in .357 (Birdshead grips) because my daughter is finally claiming her "graduation from college" present, her Ruger SP101 complete with custom made holster and a FL CCW permit. I just haveta have a .357 in my collection. The other is a ParaOrdnance LDA probably a C6 or C7...something to carry with lots of punch and not much size/weight.

[ought-six]

I agree with your affection for a .357 magnum. I have owned a few over the years, and will never be without at least one. To me, it is the quintessential handgun for self-defense (THE BEST firearm for self-defense is a 12-gauge pump shotgun), and it's just plain fun shooting (and versatile, as well, since it can shoot .38 specials, .38+Ps, and, of course, .357 mags).