The GP100, shown in my avatar image, is the easy answer. 4” full-lug barrel, adjustable sights, stainless steel. A very-early-Nineties model, the original-pattern factory grip was a perfect fit, in my hands, and has remained unequaled, since then. I bought it to be an all-‘round, sport-utility revolver, after I finally realized that I do not have N-Frame-length fingers, and, also realized that nothing, here in Texas, required that I carry a big-bore Magnum. After buying this GP100, I traded or sold-off all but one of my N-Frames. The excellent fit contributes to “natural” pointing, which simplifies firing aimed shots, and keeping everything aligned during the trigger stroke.
Moreover, this one rode with me, on police patrol, and during personal time. It was with me, one night, when I needed it, for one of those “gravest-extreme” incidents. One. Shot.
Another memorable time, this GP100 was with me, when I was posted outside the Israeli Consulate, in Houston, on September Twelfth, 2001, though not in my duty holster, but beside me, as a “bag gun,” because it could outreach my .45 ACP duty pistol, as well as my Remington 870 duty shotgun. (That was a memorable day, to be working, in law enforcement, as follow-up attacks were anticipated, at symbolic targets, anywhere and everywhere in the USA.) Having this GP100 with me, as a bag gun with me was not unusual, being already established as a normal, daily thing, during a time when I was not yet allowed to have a rifle with me, while on patrol. (Not long after 09-11-2001, a patrol rifle program was established.)
A time, or two, or, three, when someone became aware of the GP100 in the bag gun role, I would say “pocket carbine.”
Each time, I got a nod of approval.
I like this GP100 so much, I have bought several more, in various configurations, with 3” to 6” barrels.
Sorry, but posting images, within the posts, seems to be different than inserting an avatar image, so, the avatar image is all I have, for today.