Some love the looks, some gag when they see it. Its look comes from its function and that's why I like it.
It's a S&W Model 327 R8 which is an 8-shot 357 magnum (or 38 spl), 5 inch barrel. That's an "N" size frame which fits my XXXL hands very well. This thing is solid and very accurate. And big. It's no pocket gun. I like it because it's different. The barrel is made in Germany by Walthers (owned by S&W).
The gun is referred to as a "breaching" gun. The lead guy on an entrance team usually carries a shield in one hand. The other hand carries his weapon. Since auto loaders don't always function 100% when held in one hand, they came up with this gun. Revolvers almost always go bang when you pull the trigger.