Recoil is each to their own
I don't think anyone should feel weird about the ammunition they choose to shoot. There are so many good choices. 357 in a 5" S&W 686 is my max - being recoil sensitive with handguns. I can shoot it repeatedly, accurately, enjoyably. Shooting 357 out of my lever gun is hoot to boot. 357 is certainly not a lazy round and imparts more energy than it's due. I've tried 44mag, 40, 357 sig, 45 and just wasn't smitten. Whatever works!
I don't think anyone should feel weird about the ammunition they choose to shoot. There are so many good choices. 357 in a 5" S&W 686 is my max - being recoil sensitive with handguns. I can shoot it repeatedly, accurately, enjoyably. Shooting 357 out of my lever gun is hoot to boot. 357 is certainly not a lazy round and imparts more energy than it's due. I've tried 44mag, 40, 357 sig, 45 and just wasn't smitten. Whatever works!