Well, yes... but if I read the thread correctly, I think you see three of us telling you that your choice of a 357 carbine / pistol combo is very good and no one telling you it's a stupid idea (because it is not). It's an intrisically accurate pistol caliber with a good balance of recoil and ability, even if I choose to not use it myself. (I REALLY should have a couple in the safe... hmmm...)

The 357 carbines I have fired were Marlins and Winchesters. I liked the Marlins better, but either should be robust enough to count on. They are pleasant to shoot (heck, they're fun!). Many folks feel that the Win M92 is the best of breed, and Legacy imports the Rossi M92 Pumas in MANY variations. The Rossi M92 might want a little tweaking, depending on who you talk to, but it's DiY stuff, not gunsmithing.

Marlin has a short version and Winchester has a nice trapper version

Probably more 357 revolvers available than any other caliber, so pick what suits you. I like speed loaders for DA revolver, but they are bulky for packing - one or two is enough. Never used speed strips, so my only comments on them are that they are obviously more space-efficient but not as quick as a speed loader.

Nothing wrong with a nice SA, either.

Tom