I had always wanted an 8 3/8" S&W for as long as I can remember. A number of years ago I purchased a 6" 629 which was practical but just didn't scratch 'the itch'. Neither did its replacement, a 7.5" Ruger .454. So earlier this year I finally got what I should have started with, an 8 3/8" 25-5 in .45 Colt. Finally, this is the gun that really does it for me.
I'll see about getting around to taking some pics & posting them.