I am only 6'0", I can conceal a N frame 4" in a good high rise holster, the 4" 500 conceals just as well in a Black Hills Leather holster. The 2 3/4" has 1" less barrel concealment is the same. Loaded with 350 XTP it would be a formidable self- Defense weapon. My wife did carry the 4" while fishing in Alaska, just in case, but bear spray is still a better choice. Yes, she does shoot it well, but a bear's head coming at you at speed, moving up and down would not be an easy target to hit. As for recoil, I have found the shorter barrels have Less recoil, since most of the powder is in a fireball at the end of the barrel. Every day carry?? You could, as stated above many times, do not miss!, follow up shots would not be as quick as a 22, not counting the concussion, flash, and recoil, in enclosed space!!!! I use plugs and electronic when shooting it on my range, you may have some auditory exclusion in a true fight or flight situation, I hope I never have the need to find out. I agree that any of the other calibers would be a better choice based on the fact that they are centerfire. Be Safe,

__________________
I BACK OUR BLUE