Steve
I am assuming that you are referring to the potency of the 357 which is a whole 'nother story.
In my situation, wild boar hunting or deer/antelope out west requires a gun capable of shot shells for rattlesnakes, and 38/357's for varmints or larger game, as well as possibly putting down a wounded boar.
The 357, given that it accommodates 38's, will also double for a defense pistol for my wife whenever I may be away on business (she has a Kimber 38 Super in case I have the 357).
Bottom line, more power, whatever the situation, does not equal the most potent weapon. Shot placement, with a weapon you are capable of shotting dead on, is always more important.
Greg
