A few things.
A heavy gun will soak up recoil.
For in the home defense, a 38 +P is fine. 357 is really going to be loud for minimal power gain. ( assuming a 4" home gun )
A 22 companion gun is a very good idea with low recoil and cheap ammo.
I started with a loaner 6" 357 until my 4" Ruger GP100 came in. Ran piles of light / mid power 38 through it, bought a LCR 38 after 2 weeks and started working towards 38+P loads.
As it stands now, the GP is the house gun and LCR carry. 4" GP is a occasional out on the property gun as well.
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