Congrats on your purchase. I to have a model 57, pinned and recessed, 4 inch model, and it shoots, outstanding with 175 grain lead bullets. Jacketed bullets have been more than a challenge, but I'm not saying it shoots bad, just not as good. I also did a k frame square butt conversion on it and that works. I have small hands, and the conversion let's me get my trigger fnger well onto the trigger, but still have a full grip.