I have a .357 Magnum revolver w/ 4” barrel and it’s PLENTY powerful. But, accuracy (mostly “me”) is problematic — I’m not gonna kill a dog or coyote, 1st shot, with it, 99% of the time.
***Consider just adding a laser to your 4” .357 Mag revolver. You’ll get that first shot in.
If only it was that easy... :-(
I just don't have that good a steady hand with a revolver at 10 yards or more. Even with a fairly light trigger pull and the 4" barrel. I mean, it's not like I have Parkinsons, but I have maybe average hand steadiness with a handgun. I was just now trying to hold a laser pointer on a doorknob only 20 ft. away: There are reasons cops are taught to aim for center mass and take several shots... :-(
Now, let me brace my left arm / elbow on something - even my knee, and aim a rifle, even quickly -- that I can do respectably well. (Also see my next post.)