If you like the lever gun and may want to think about Cowboy action
shooting then you may do well to consider the single action.
I had at the time 9's and still do. I soon tired of changing the cylinders out and just
kept the .357 cylinder in the gun.
I have hunted with both barrell lengths and both actions in the .357.
Hunting is almost always a single action program.
As far as barrell length is concerned in hunting, anything you are going
to hunt with a .357 you can do so with a 4" barrell.
I love the single action. That said, I currently do not have one in .357.
I also have no .357 in anything longer than 4".
As far as versatility goes the 4" and the revolver win hands down.
As far as what you want then I say whatever floats your boat.
Just my opinions.
Good luck.
