I have shot a few, mostly snubbies. I didn't like the small handles, small caliber (I shot .22's and .38's), and just the general feel. My little sister has been given hand-me-down(read POS) pistols for self protection and was tired of not having a gun she felt comfortable or safe with. I told her to go to a range and rent some until she found one she liked and I would help her buy one. btw, she lives a few states away or I would have taken her to the range myself. She came back with her wish list: 3 1/2 to 4 inch barrel, .38, revolver, not a compact, S&W if possible, and in her budget. I talked to a few buddies and Jim, a retired Army Lt. Col., said he had a few to get rid of. Of the bunch he had was a S&W Mod. 15-3. He said he bought it when he was an MP(I think that is what he said) but they changed to .45's soon after and it was put away. This gun is pristine. There is not one scratch on it. Needless to say I decided to buy it and take it to the range to test. Yes, he said I could get my $ back if I didn't like it. Well...it is THE best revolver I have ever fired. It has changed my feelings for revolvers. The full size handle fits my hand perfectly. Yes, my sister's too! The trigger is crisp, and very light in single action. I hate to give it to my sister now, but she is without a gun. I sold hers to get this one. I only have semi-auto's right now, but I won't 'overlook' revolvers any more. I am not really converted, but reformed none the less.
Thanks for listening(reading).
ByteTheBullet (-: