I carry a 696 frequently. A good IWB and belt make all the difference in the world with this gun. I also carry SIGs but have gone more and more to revolvers in the last few years (like I started out) I owned a Bulldog back in the 70s and really liked the concept. I suppose that is where I became so fond of the .44 Special cartridge. However, mine kept falling apart on me so I got away from Charter. When my 696 seems to get too heavy I just carry my 396 Night Guard for awhile. I keep going back to the 696 tho' -- just something about it.