NO GOODYEAR EAGLES they suck hardcore especially in the rain. Just from my own personal expierence, i cant wait to get rid of mine. id go with with the michelin heard lots of good things about em.
Check out seller: brakemotive76 he is selling drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads all new for around $160 for all four wheels and, for almost every car on ebay and they're pretty good quality.Already got mine on the car.
i have a 1911 and love it you can get a new basic one for around 500 but if you go used like to a gun show you can get some nice ones for around 500.
the .357 is also a good caliber but the make and the model will make all the difference. Then while your at the range you can also shoot 38 specials in a .357 which would be cheaper to shoot but wouldnt be dead on like shooting a 357 mag. through it.
Smith & Wesson and Ruger are the best revolvers for the money ( my opinion from personal expierences)