I have recently fired one of the Scandium .357's - no, it's not mine, I didn't buy it, I've read the agreement, I own no S&W firearms, etc etc etc....
I held it at the range with great trepidation as I set the sights and began my trigger press...and was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it let me know I'd just fired a magnum cartridge in a lightweight gun...but wasn't NEARLY as bad as I'd expected. Easily manageable, accurate for a snubbie, and a decent trigger. Not my choice for a full day at the range, but actually quite fun to blow 50 rounds through. Were I to make a statement solely on the merits of this gun, and not the company, I'd cheefully own one. I do think it's overpriced compared to similar offerings from Taurus.