I love this gun...it has some heft, just feels right, and most certainly will stop just about anything that is unfortunate enough to be in my sights.
As an added bonus, I use .38 ammo for plinking and target practice, and save quite a few $$$.
I took a little bit of time, but I'm very comfortable and pretty deadly with this piece these days.
FReegards, RH (formerly NH)...
I have a S&W .357 Magnum revolver and do the same thing with the .38 rounds. My wife has taken a fancy to it and she is very comfortable with it. It has a 3.5-inch barrel and she handles it very well. She could barely chamber a round with the Sig and I feel better about her carrying a revolver.