I'd carry a Commander, or maybe one of the new compact Para Ordnance models. I'm actually considering going back to a snub .357 for carry purposes, for the reliability, and the one handed factor. In an adrenaline situation who knows? Might limp wrist, or completely limp body even, jelly legs and all. Man, you are right about guns, religion, and politics - seems like you could tell some guys their wife looks like a moose without trouble, but better not disrespect their guns. Regards, Keys