I have a S&W model 57 with a 8 3/8" bbl that i have had since about 1987 it's a good gun and i wouldnt sell it . but would i buy S&W now?? probably not!
i know suggest retail is just that but still S&W prices are out of this world.

If i was going to buy another hand cannon i would buy a real hand cannon a ruger super redhawk in 454 casull for alot less.

But for handgun deer hunting the 41 mag is more than enough gun.