ALL the guns mentioned are real nice but many a bit big imo. when I think of a snub, I'm thinking 5 shot, with some wt and durability to handle and control a large diet of full power 357 loads. my pick a Ruger sp101 3" with the hammer, since not cc'ing, in s/s. with some good smith work they can be every bit as smooth as a S&W. and the extra wt a + for mgt and control of recoil. for now with hand issues and a brace the Ruger speed 6 2 3/4" bbl with big pachmayer grips works well, I don't worry about getting a ding, taking it anywhere, and comes in handy for testing reloads, but big for a true "snub".