I don't like .357 in a stub nose, too much muzzle blast and flash for in home use
Ported not so bad, but if you miss you will scare even a bad guy due to the fact he thinks you have just fired a 44 mag cannon at him. Your ears will be ringing (so will his) and yes the flash will be big, but is that all bad? I think not necessarily if it gets him running, which is likely. Either way, things will end quickly which is what I want.