Well you all have convinced me. I gotta have one. Right now the only wheelgun I have is a 65 with a 3 inch barrel that I really love.
The problem is what to choose. Not that I'll be getting one until probably early next year, but it's darn hard to decide which one to get. There is the 629 that would also allow 44 magnum shooting and then the 696 which I really love. That is such a great looking handgun and I'm sure it feels great in the hand too. The problem is, as you all are well aware of, is that they are scarce and expensive as heck.

Oh well, I'm sure something will illuminate me when the time is close to me getting one.

Thanks for all the info everyone. I enjoyed it. I learn a lot here.....

Nalajr