I carried a model 19 .357 when I first pinned a badge on, in 84 went to a 686 SS 4 inch. Loved it so much I bought one and tricked it out to shoot IPSC stock, then bought a 6 inch tricked to comp, then a 3 inch personal carry. I have a family of 686's, one of the most enjoyable and accurate wheel gun ever produced. I hope you enjoy yours!