I have a 4" that I really lucked out and picked up in 1998 through an estate sale, NIB, for the princely sum back then of $250. It's been a perfect performer for me and I carry it regularly. It's the piece that got me started on developing my trigger cocking shooting skills and is one of the guns I'll never get rid of. I had started out wanting the 5" but I've been so happy with this one, I can't see being wrong with either.