The .45 ACP revolvers are quite a blessing to people like me who are rather old and infirm. I enjoy shooting. 45 but not chasing valuable brass to reload. I had a 625 Model of 1988 that I bought in 1989. In my younger days, I didn't see the value of a big, heavy wheelgun that only held six rounds and required those abominable clips or the oddball auto rims to avoid plucking out hot brass. So, I traded it. I regretted that as the years passed and a few years ago, I traded into a 625 Model of 1989 4". So, my revolver splits the difference between 5" and 3". Since I don't use any of my N frames for concealed carry, the difference between 4" and 3" is nil in any practical sense for my needs...On the other hand, there is just something indefinable about a 3" N frame that makes them special. That is a fine looking gun and beautiful stocks on it. Maybe I could saw mine an inch shorter...Well, maybe not.