I bought it because it's the only double action revolver I could find that shoots both 22 rounds (it comes with a second cylinder). It's OK, but with so many choices in small 357s I would go with a Charter Arms, Rossi, Taurus, or if you want to shell out the bucks, you can't go wrong with Smith and Wesson.
I saw a hammerless S&W for $489 (outside my price range) but it was a beautiful gun.