I'd like your thoughts on this.

Here are the considerations:

First, I am a member of a religious community and serve in the ministry. They only give us a small budget and I'd be trading in a gun or two or three to get one of these (I've seen both for $275-300). Things like new Smiths and new Rugers are out of the question pricewise.

Second: This gun would have two uses--Because of ministry, I can end up alone a lot, either in rectories or on camping trips. Personal defense is part of the use, less as a carry gun and more something tucked away if trouble shows up. The other use is as a trail gun for hunting, hiking, tin cans and general shooting fun.

Edit: I should add, I do plan to get a a .22 pistol and have a nagant revolver (it might be part of the trade). I'm thinking .357 for versatility but the Model 10s are the right price and I'd probably shoot .38s most of the time anyway.