Who is the maker of this gun?

A friend and I went to buy me a handgun. My friend was asking about a gun as I was looking at other guns. I don't know anything about guns, so I am buying what he tells me to. We decided on a 357 mag, I pick it up tomorrow. I was wanting to do some research it a little bit more, but I forgot the name of it. On the barrel it had a word (about 7-9 letter) that began with an "S" (friend thought it was sterlng). The shop person told him the name of the company, which my friend said was a good company, and he thinks it is a division of another more well named company. He thought it was hi power or hi point but can't remember either. I looked at hi point but can't find where they even make a 357.

It looks like a normal handgun, wooden grip, wheel and barrel are black. Barrel is 6 or 7 inches long. It is used and costs $275. Of course I will find out in the morning what it is, but it is driving me crazy tonight! Any ideas