Another vote here for the 649. I just got one, and I really like it. I've had several J frames, including a couple of airweights, and they were just too light for me. I like the steel frame, and option to cock the hammer for SA if I want to. Mine doesn't have the Crimson Trace grips, it has the full size J frame grips on it...which I like very much. They feel about as good as the grips on my 686!