I picked up a Rossi carbine chambered for /357 and 38 Special. it’s a little small and light to use the .357 round in - beats one up a bit. But, it feels sweet with the 38 Special rounds.
When I’ve taught people how to shoot, I start them off with either .22 or really light .38 loads in my 6” King Cobra; makes for very light recoil since it’s a massive gun. I think .38’s in a henry would be great, now that you mention it; I’m too old to beat the piss out of myself shooting these days, been there, done that :-)