In my book, nothing wrong with the 38/357. I also like the concept of one (ok 2) calibers in a handgun/rifle combo. Just be aware of the over penetration aspect. That is all I was trying to get across. You might be able to get by with shooting an intruder, but what your neighbors 7 year old playing in his bedroom in the apartment next door when your bullet either missed your target or went through him and into the room next door.