As a long time DW owner, I say get the 357. You won't be disappointed, they shoot great and 38/357 are much more inexpensive than the 44's. I regret to this day, selling my 357 DW many years ago, when I was going on an extended tour of the orient and couldn't take it. Came back and couldn't find a replacement for years. I won't sell another, and when a good priced one comes along; I jump on it...Gotta get a bigger safe...