Ruger is right, how much can you spend? I just bought a sp101 S.S. Ruger 357 with a 3" barrel for $349.00 new. I use this concealed usually under my left arm since I shoot a gun right handed. I am happy as can be with this little gun as it is really light weight. Most of my shots will be self-defense at close range weather bear or man but the gun is only as accurate as the person shooting it but than again you have to be realistic because of such a short barrel. I like a Ruger because they always hold there value and actually can sell them more than what you bought it for.( Good line to tell the wife) Bobby