[Qwackertoo]

I’ve been wanting a .38. I can’t decide on hammer or hammer-less.

[Renegade]

Go for the Ruger LCR .357!

[Second Amendment First]

Wife and I both have S&W .38s with laser grips, both with shrouded hammers. Advantage as I see it is you can shoot it in a pocket or purse without the hammer snagging, so it can offer an element of surprise.

I have a number of other handguns in various calibers, but find this to be the easiest to carry and the most versatile.

Your mileage may vary.

[Klaatu Barada Nikto]

<< I’ve been wanting a .38. I can’t decide on hammer or hammer-less >>.

I recommend hammerless, like the S&W Model 442 (or equivalent). You don’t have time to cock a gun in a gunfight. Learn to work the double-action action trigger smoothly whether you go with or sans a hammer.

For really good training:
http://www.frontsight.com