Well, I went from a couple of steel J-frames to a SP-101 DAO .357 ... and then back to the J-frames ... AND going even lighter than when I first started carrying J-frames as off-duty weapons, meaning I decided to carry an Airweight 642-1.
I now own 3 lightweight J-frames and 1 steel-framed model. I still like my stainless steel Bodyguard ... and I've even occasionally carried it as a 'second' off-duty J-frame ... but the Airweight models get the greatest amount of use.
Now, don't mistake me, because I really like the SP-101. I think it's a fine belt gun when you want an acceptably 'shootable' steel-framed 5-shot .357 Magnum, but you don't want to carry around a larger 6, 7 or 8-shot revolver. Nice compromise. Reliable. Durable. Good balance, heft and 'liveliness' in the hand for a short-barreled revolver.
I still shoot and qualify with mine ... but it really doesn't see much off-duty usage.
It's not really fair to discuss the 'shootability' of my SP-101 DAO, though, because mine has been Ported and has virtually no discernible muzzle rise/whip when shooting Magnum ammunition. It really amazes some of the other folks, especially folks familiar with revolvers, when they discover the controllability resulting from the Porting. It still has the full felt recoil transmitted directly into the web & palm of my hand, though. Just lacking the torquing, twisting whip experienced without the Porting.
Porting introduces its own factors and concerns, however, especially for dedicated defensive handguns, and is really another subject.
Suffice to say that even though I can controllably and accurately fire my own SP-101 as fast as I can cycle the DAO trigger, even when using 125gr full-power Magnum ammunition ... it still doesn't get all that much off-duty usage anymore.
While I've fired around 100 rounds of .357 Magnum ammunition through my M&P 340 Centennial, it's MUCH less enjoyable of an experience than shooting the SP-101
, and I've been carrying one or another of my preferred .38 +P loads in the M&P.
The J-frames are simply easier to carry and suit my personal off-duty preferences better ... albeit they do require more practice and trigger time in order to shoot as controllably and accurately as I feel is necessary for my needs.
It's a compromise, and involves some careful consideration by each individual.
I have no plans to ever get rid of my SP-101 DAO, if that matters, and I wouldn't mind owning a 3" version someday, comes to that ...
I may not carry it much anymore, but that doesn't mean I dislike having the option to do so, should I choose.
I used to select the SP-101 for some 'backwoods carry' situations, loaded with suitable Magnum ammunition for what I felt might be required. Didn't really anticipate anything other than perhaps feral dogs. Handy to carry.